tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post6840539368138596990..comments2023-10-11T07:39:33.769-05:00Comments on This is Worthwhile: I'm not the most crunchy, but I'm still au naturaleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-3579538802819351332010-11-16T18:19:37.365-06:002010-11-16T18:19:37.365-06:00Lovely post. I really appreciate it when mamas who...Lovely post. I really appreciate it when mamas who may not look like the full on crunchy AP stereotype speak about some true values of natural parenting. Perhaps to someone who doesn't practice natural parenting, you don't seem condescending or superior. You seem down to earth and approachable. You are a perfect liaison to the community of not-so natural parenting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-53914248873269121792010-11-10T19:29:16.827-06:002010-11-10T19:29:16.827-06:00If I can just treasure my life at 50% of the capac...If I can just treasure my life at 50% of the capacity that you do, I'll consider myself a success. You are amazing...and so REAL. Thank you for sharing the real version of you. Those of us who live similar lives really treasure the honesty.Kimberlyhttp://rubberchickenmadness.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-73908611204795128192010-11-10T14:09:24.679-06:002010-11-10T14:09:24.679-06:00What a lovely post! There are plenty of things I d...What a lovely post! There are plenty of things I do that aren't kosher with the natural crowd — except that there is no one consensus of what's acceptable or not within natural parenting. I love how what you've boiled it down to is doing what actually … feels … <i>natural</i>. So simple, so accurate.Lauren Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500733577920040395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-19131068408205868452010-11-09T22:42:53.538-06:002010-11-09T22:42:53.538-06:00Ah, great post! You have a great way with words. ...Ah, great post! You have a great way with words. I totally agree that the stereotypes and assumptions people make about natural parenting are not true -- you don't have to be all or nothing. You take what works and go with your gut. Thank you!Kristin @ Intrepid Murmuringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12152714909026557763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-43599621698733481272010-11-09T21:42:11.740-06:002010-11-09T21:42:11.740-06:00yes...and yes to amber. as the months have rolled...yes...and yes to amber. as the months have rolled by with Z i've become much more comfortable with talking to the playground mamas about anything and everything. i'm totally comfortable with my mostly intuitive decisions, but i have no need to convince you of anything.amy friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990100568515103647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-55576522230891377022010-11-09T21:11:15.377-06:002010-11-09T21:11:15.377-06:00Well said!Well said!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-82076025817737503692010-11-09T18:20:58.320-06:002010-11-09T18:20:58.320-06:00Go, you!
I don't believe that "Natural P...Go, you!<br /><br />I don't believe that "Natural Parenting" is a checklist to follow. It's about figuring out what works for you, even if it's not the same thing that everyone else is doing. At least, that's how I reconcile my own public schooling, vaccinating, nanny-hiring ways. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-9772515733987302492010-11-09T17:50:55.723-06:002010-11-09T17:50:55.723-06:00Yes! GREAT post! I always, always, always tell who...Yes! GREAT post! I always, always, always tell whoever asks me about this that being an attached parent, natural parent, etc, does not mean that you are perfect or that you have to fit into some specific mold. Everyone finds the mold that works for them. What does remain constant is that there is nurturing, respect, love and understanding within the family, that`s all that matters.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05724365531064024636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-41768379843710759332010-11-09T13:44:24.256-06:002010-11-09T13:44:24.256-06:00I feel like I get such good nuggets of wisdom when...I feel like I get such good nuggets of wisdom when I come over here. Things that certainly will come in handy once I have my boy.foxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352196676526508960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-71423729259818745502010-11-09T12:43:40.016-06:002010-11-09T12:43:40.016-06:00Thanks for this. I don't understand the whole...Thanks for this. I don't understand the whole "hippie" & "weird" thing either, and I agree that whatever feels natural to someone, is natural parenting. <br /><br />There seems to be a perception out there that "natural parenting" proponents, practitioners, whatever, judge all other parents and think that their way is the only way. As you so aptly put it, "...they are among our ranks - bad apples and all", and they exist in every aspect of our society also.Erinhttp://www.urbanmoms.ca/multiple_musings/2010/11/unconditional-parenting-punished-by-rewards.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-22233125313728921752010-11-09T11:17:47.839-06:002010-11-09T11:17:47.839-06:00Lovely and witty. Thanks for writing about this!
...Lovely and witty. Thanks for writing about this! <br /><br />"I wish that my way (a more "natural way") didn't seem so alternative to the mainstream. Yes, I have to dig deep into my emotional reserves on some days (we all do regardless of our approach), but the reward is worth every surge, every struggle, every strain."<br /><br />That's exactly how I feel, too. I truly hope that one day the "natural" way of parenting will become the "normal" way. The difference is not about who we are as people, but who we are as parents. And really, using respect to parent our children isn't all that radical of an idea now is it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-664736109691506832010-11-09T09:40:43.870-06:002010-11-09T09:40:43.870-06:00Wonderful! Thank you :) beautifully written and I ...Wonderful! Thank you :) beautifully written and I love your methods of gentle parenting. I especially loved "If it takes an extra hour of talking, attention, and hugs to get him to sleep at night, that's ok with me."<br /><br />Not shaming or punishing our kids is so important and letting them feel validated and heard is one of the greatest gifts we can offer. <br /><br />You've reminded me too that I could be much more tolerant; that is what shines though in your words - your tolerance. I have a lot to learn - thank you so much...mrs green @ littlegreenbloghttp://littlegreenblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-88434030179150303602010-11-09T09:38:46.876-06:002010-11-09T09:38:46.876-06:00Your post is exactly what we meant when we said th...Your post is exactly what we meant when we said that we wanted NPN to support parents who "take what work for them and leave the rest." NP isn't some formula that we all have to follow to the letter, and if we don't we're NP failures. We love you - baby food and all ;)Dionna @ Code Name: Mamahttp://codenamemama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-44172279646248902562010-11-09T08:37:42.122-06:002010-11-09T08:37:42.122-06:00Thank you for sharing that! I agree that anyone wh...Thank you for sharing that! I agree that anyone who does what comes naturally to them is a natural parent - whatever that may mean.Write About Birthhttp://www.writeaboutbirth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8392034857491788011.post-88558432794062741912010-11-09T07:45:03.068-06:002010-11-09T07:45:03.068-06:00that's a nice (and very inclusive) way of look...that's a nice (and very inclusive) way of looking at it. as usual, you somehow cut right to the heart of things.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187151463075117941noreply@blogger.com