Category: ’natural parenting’

Choosing to Leave My Second Son Intact, Despite the Intactivists

January 7th, 2013 by Dionna - 23 Comments

Code Name: Mama - Choosing to Leave the Second Son Intact, Despite the Intactivists

It’s never too late to do things differently. My friend, Kym, shares her story about why she circumcised her first son but left her second son intact.

Concord Mall Violates the Rights of Breastfeeding Mothers

January 6th, 2013 by Dionna - 3 Comments

Code Name: Mama - Hollister Nurse-in

I was proud to take part in a nationwide nurse-in at Hollister stores this past Saturday. A friend and I nursed peacefully – and without incident – for 20 minutes on Hollister’s front steps at our local mall. But not all women were as fortunate.

Confessions of a Reformed Spanker

January 2nd, 2013 by Dionna - 39 Comments

Code Name: Mama - Confessions of a Reformed Spanker

An intimate story from my friend, Destany, who is a reformed spanker. Destany says, “I learned that un-spanked children are not undisciplined children, and that spanking does not equal discipline.”

10 Ideas to Help Children Learn to Say “Thank You”

December 24th, 2012 by Dionna - 3 Comments

Code Name: Mama - 10 Ways to Help Your Child Learn to Say Thank You

Forcing children to say “thank you” does not necessarily motivate them to say it from the heart. Here are 10 ideas to help encourage them to show their gratitude meaningfully.

Regulating Your Own Emotions: A Chat with Dr. Laura of Aha! Parenting

December 5th, 2012 by Dionna - Comments Off

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Listen to the recording of the call I did with Dr. Laura Markham of AhaParenting.com – we talked about Regulating Our Own Emotions.

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