I wanted to have an unassisted birth pretty much as soon as I found out it was possible. Now in hindsight it’s one of those things that I can’t believe I never thought of myself. I never thought I would want a homebirth or to homeschool my children when my first child was…read more >
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The Movie Babies: Parenting and Playfulness
I saw a picture today of a hairy camel smiling. The little girl in front of him was smiling the same smile. It reminded me of the little Mongolian boy on the movie Babies, when he first steps out of his Mongolian yurt. The priceless smile, the crisp air, almost an innate understanding of the…read more >
The Importance of Child Play Time
The word “play” sounds like all fun and games, and of course it is in part, but scientific research also shows how important play and free time really is for all people. Children in particular with their growing bodies and minds benefit greatly from being allowed unstructured time to sort through the ins…read more >
