Reconsidering Sharing, Praise, Capability, and Punishing
A collection of articles for Reconsidering Sharing, Praise, Capability, and Punishing What to say instead of Praising by Dr. Laura Markham “Dr. Laura…..I probably say ‘Good Job!” ten times a day….if...
View ArticleChoose Courage: Knowing More to Do Better
Speaking up takes courage, and courage is a choice. Here are 4 articles as a follow up to yesterday’s piece: Informed is Not Extreme. Courage: Doing the Right Thing by Sam Randford “All that said,...
View ArticleWhat is Attachment Parenting? Knowing More to do Better
Attachment Parenting is becoming more widely practiced and talked about. You may wonder what it is. Click each title to read the article. What AP Is: 7 Baby B’s: ”Attachment parenting implies first...
View ArticleFor Parents who Regret Circumcision: Knowing More
There are so many of us parents who regret allowing our children to be circumcised. We wonder how we will talk with our son about it someday, and how we can possible move forward. This is for Parents...
View ArticlePublic Shaming and Our Children: Knowing More to Do Better
Public shaming and publicly humiliating our children is an alarmingly popular and growing trend. Before employing this “technique”, please read this important information. Humiliating Children to...
View ArticleParenting Articles from the Web this Week
Interesting parenting articles found on the web this week, and photos from Our Muddy Boots readers. Thanks so much to all who shared their photos and favorite articles! Read: ”What’s Wrong with Kids...
View ArticleWeekly Round Up: Parenting Articles from the Web this Week
Parenting articles from around the web this week! “Do Babies Under 12 Months Self-Wean?” by Kellymom.com “Child-led weaning occurs when a child no longer has a need to nurse – nutritionally or...
View ArticleSupport of Public Breastfeeding and Disciplining a 2 Year Old Weekly Round Up 10
A Round up of parenting articles found on the web this week, paired with photos from around the world courtesy of OMB readers! 11 Things I Wish Every Parent Knew by Dr. Stephen Cowan Click here to read...
View ArticleConsensual Living Punishment Free Home and How to Avoid Sibling Rivalry...
You say you want to know what to do instead of what not to do. You say you want to learn how to live more peacefully in your home. If you mean it, you will read these articles in their entirety. You...
View ArticleMaintaining and Repairing your Connection with your Children Weekly Round Up 12
You want to maintain connection with your children, and repair it when it is broken. Traditional parenting techniques do not achieve this, and you may find yourself wondering what to do. Each of the...
View ArticleParenting Rhetoric Weekly Round Up 13
We parents are the victims of parenting rhetoric. These are practices developed in think tanks made up of individuals trying to justify their salary/program, establish themselves as an expert, or keep...
View ArticleInspiration for Mothers Weekly Round Up
Today’s entries inspire us mothers. They remind us that when we are parents, no task is mundane. They call us to appreciate our children for who they are, and how they really learn. They encourage...
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