5 Reasons My Kids Watch As Much TV As They Want

The parenting web-sphere is often full of lamentations about kids watching too much TV or having too much "screen time" (a term meant to encompass TV, computers, tablets, phones, game systems, et. al.). Dire warnings about four hours of TV a day leading to reduced grades in school and of course will make them "obese zombies." I wish I was making...

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Unschooling Demystified: 5 Facts For the Homeschool Savvy

This article was originally published in Natural Mother Magazine, a free bi-monthly publication for parents. Check it out here. The conversation began in a benign enough way, “Will she start kindergarten in the fall?” My new neighbor inquired. “Yes, she is five and would start kindergarten this fall, but we homeschool.” This question is...

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3 Ways To Repsond Rather Than "Buy ALL the Pies"

You may have had this misfortune of hearing this story of a man who bought all the pies at Burger King to punish a child and his mother who was having an emotional breakdown in the line.  Here's the story for background. So a while ago I had decided to treat myself and go to Burger King. I hadn't had the greatest of days and I had a headache...

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Answering Questions about GNP

I often field questions from students persuing psychology or child development degrees about Gender Neutral Parenting. I'm happy to do this! I wanted to share this recent Q&A I did from a Brazilian PhD student. 1. Can you conceptualize what is Gender Neutral Parenting? Gender Neutral Parenting (GNP) is a parenting philosophy that...

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Unschooling Demystified

I have an article in the newest edition of Natural Mother Magazine called Unschooling Demystified. It is written for the homeschool savvy parent who wants to better understand what unschooling is all about. Check it out here. The whole issue of Natural Mother Magazine is wonderful and you can read the whole issue for free here: ...

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A Body Positive Doll

Do you remember this picture floating around? It is a mock up of what Barbie would look like if she had the average American woman's measurements. Aparently the artist wan inundated with requests to buy one. So, he is starting a project to make it a reality! http://youtu.be/OfQu8pq0kok His doll prototype is actually cuter than the original and...

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THE Everything Parenting eBook Bundle by Mindful Nurturing

I was so excited to be asked to include my book, Gender Neutral Parenting, in an upcoming parenting bundle planned by Mindful Nurturing. Well, today the sale goes live and I can't even believe what they've brought together. To say this is the "must have" parenting collection for 2014 is a gross understatement. They've put together over 30 different...

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