Today, I have the great pleasure of showcasing Edgar Ontiveros of The Dad Effect. I love his message that being a gentle parent goes beyond treating our children well, we also need to treat others well, like our spouse! I don’t see this often on other blogs and pages. After all, our kids learn from us, […]
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{The Peaceful Parenting Series} Eric D. Greene of 1 Awesome Dad
Today, I am happy to share the wonderful interview I did with Eric D. Greene of 1 Awesome Dad. Eric believes that to love children and treat then with respect, we need to do the same with ourselves. When I first saw his Facebook page, I thought that being called “awesome dad” would be a […]
{The Peaceful Parenting Series} D.S. Markel of Free Your Kids
Today’s interview for the Peaceful Parenting Series is with D.S. Markel, also known as Big Daddy, and co-creator with his wife Mama Bear of the Free Your Kids blog. I relly enjoy their message about how changing the world begins at home. We can’t raise educated adults who rightfully question authority if we don’t let […]
{The Peaceful Parenting Series} Scott Lolmaugh of Dadosaurus Rex
I am starting the second week of the Peaceful Parenting series with an interview with Scott Lolmaugh of Dadosaurus Rex – Adventures of an Unschooled Dinosaur Family. I love Scott’s message about unschooling, and in a culture where most children go to school, I think we really need more unschooling families to show that yes, […]
{Peaceful Parenting Series} Josh K. of The Peaceful Papa
Today, I am honored to feature Josh K. of The Peaceful Papa. I noticed him early on on Facebook after a friend of mine shared one of his popular posts. Since then, his following has grown by leaps and bounds as people resonate with his peaceful parenting approach and his honesty. You can follow him […]
{The Peaceful Parenting Series} Torsten Klaus of Dads Talk Community
I am thrilled to be kicking off the Peaceful Parenting Series with Torsten Klaus of Dads Talk Community. Torsten is a father to three children, a Parenting Coach, and the author of The Empathic Father. He has been working with children and families for more than a decade. The founder of DadsTalkCommunity.org, Torsten runs successful online […]
{The Peaceful Parenting Series} Introduction & Featured Mothers & Fathers
“Punishment teaches fear. Kids learn what they live and what you model. If kids do what you want because they fear you, it’s a small step to bullying. If you yell, they’ll yell. If you use force, they’ll use force. Against anyone they can, including their sibling.” ― Laura Markham, Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How to […]
{Recipe} Chocolate Chocolate Chips Waffles (Gluten Free, Paleo)
I’m on a waffle and hot chocolate kick lately. I can’t think of anything better on a cold Sunday morning! This recipe is all gluten free, delicious, and last but not least, easy to make. Franklin loves to help me pulse the ingredients in the food processor, and whip the cream to top the waffles. […]
{Recipe} One of the most ridiculously nutritious baby food ever (and easy too!)
Up until Nicholas was 11 months old, I made all his food from scratch. Then, I tried some organic pouches and jars for when we’re on the go and… He hated them. I guess I’m doomed to make baby food until he can eat what we eat. Come on, molars! 🙂 Thankfully, I know how […]
The 4 Words Every Mom Needs To Hear
“Motherhood is a sort of wilderness through which each woman hacks her way, part martyr, part pioneer; a turn of events from which some women derive feelings of heroism, while others experience a sense of exile from the world they knew.” (Rachel Cusk) We all have a pretty clear idea of how we’re going to […]