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Natural process of weaning

November 17, 2008

I really believe in child led weaning when it comes to extended breastfeeding however I personally would not like to nurse past 3-years of age. I know that many women do with great success and that’s wonderful and I fully support that. I just know my limitations and 3 years of age is about the [...]

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Food and healthy eating

November 5, 2008

The common question I hear from moms is how to get their child to eat and eat the right foods. The answer is complicated and every child is different but after having 2 children, I think I’ve seen a pattern of behavior when it comes to eating. It makes me sad to think that some parents use [...]

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Compassion and attachment parenting

September 12, 2008

After having my own children (now 7 and 2 years old) and watching them interact with other children in different situations, I’m convinced that compassion is learned by modeling the behavior. Attachment parenting is an excellent way to teach your children about compassion and what it means to consider other people around you and how your [...]

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Extended Breastfeeding

August 8, 2008

There is nothing better in the world than having your 2-year-old give you a big hug and say “I love you” right before starting to nurse. The love that you are giving to your child from birth starts to show back once the baby matures and breastfeeding certainly helps with creating that special bond with [...]

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