Category: ’Carnival and Special Series’

Nursing: The Only Time Some Toddlers Slow Down!

March 8th, 2013 by Dionna - Leave a comment

amanda breastfeeding toddler

Let me tell you something about Owen. He has not stopped moving since he started rolling over. He does not sit still often and is always on the go. Nursing is the only time my busy boy will sit and snuggle.

March 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting Call for Submissions: Tough Conversations

February 23rd, 2013 by Dionna - Leave a comment

CNM Logo

Join us for the March 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting, our topic is “tough conversations.” How do you address challenging topics with your kids (death, race, sex, injustice, etc.)? Recall a tough conversation you had, share your thoughts or tips on how parents can handle these challenges with grace, or find your own way to tackle this topic.

On the Road to Recovery

January 14th, 2013 by Dionna - 73 Comments

Code Name: Mama

Our holidays were much lower key without the alcohol. In fact, life has been much calmer since I decided to stop drinking altogether.

January Carnival of Natural Parenting Call for Submissions

December 22nd, 2012 by Dionna - Comments Off

relaxing on hammock

Join us for a new year of the Carnival of Natural Parenting! This month we’re sharing stories and tips on Recovering from the Holidays. Posts due January 8 and will publish January 15.

10 Ways I Preserve Memories for My Children

December 11th, 2012 by Dionna - 24 Comments

destany portrait

My own memories of childhood are very dim, and so I’m a little obsessive about making sure that my children have multiple ways of recalling their own early years. Here are ten of the ways I try to record my kiddos’ childhood memories.

http://www.nest.ca/


  • Grab my new badge!

    Visit Code Name: Mama

  • Visit Natural Parents Network

  • Display & participate!

    Visit Code Name: Mama

  • Carnival of Weaning

    Carnival of Weaning