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The Double Hip Squeeze – Comfort During Labor (Guest Post at A Little Bit of It All)

May 22nd, 2012 by Dionna - Leave a comment

Sean demonstrates the double hip squeeze on my friend, Shannon

Click on over to my guest post today at A Little Bit of It All to find out more about the double hip squeeze – a miracle move that your partner, doula, midwife – any birth support provider – must learn.

Weaning Video Series #1: Preparation for the Weaning Process

May 21st, 2012 by Dionna - 6 Comments

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I asked several of my blogging mama friends if they would share some of their own thoughts and experiences on weaning in video format. In this first video, these mamas discuss what they did to prepare for the weaning process.

Bloggers for Birth Kits

May 12th, 2012 by Dionna - 3 Comments

bloggers for birth kits

I just learned that in rural Papua New Guinea, 1 in 7 women die in childbirth. Your donation of only $2 will create a birth kit to help save a mother’s life.

Respecting My Sister’s Parenting Decisions

May 8th, 2012 by Dionna - 12 Comments

kieran and tia tammy

My sister is guest posting on the many roles she has in my children’s lives. The most important? She is their named guardian, and she takes that role seriously.

What Is the Difference Between Spanking and Abuse?

April 30th, 2012 by Dionna - 56 Comments

Photo Credit: Southworth Sailor

You know what is difficult? Trying to explain the difference between spanking and abuse to a child. My child doesn’t really understand where the line is drawn.



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