Editor's Note: In this interview with Amy Goodman, Dr Gabor Mate provides a compelling and sobering argument for the prevalence of ADHD in our society. Crucially, he believes it is the lack of a nurturing home environment that is one of its primary causes.

 

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“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there."

~Rumi

 

 

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by Cortis Loukes

Lately there has been renewed emphasis and awareness of the benefits of going “back to our roots” and giving birth at home.  Safety, comfort, and the wellbeing of the new addition to your burgeoning family are the foremost issues to think of when choosing a birth plan. I know from experience - just three months ago, I welcomed my first child into the world, at the place I least expected - at home...

 

Editor's Note: A recent first-time Dad, Cortis shares his experience of the realities of choosing a home birth. Enjoy!

 

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by Stacey Irwin

Parenting is tough. Not only are you charged with raising a child to be physically and emotionally healthy but also socially responsible.  In this age of melting ice-caps, overflowing landfills and dwindling natural resources, it’s more important than ever to raise an eco-friendly child...

 
Editor's Note: I find this article to be really fun! Stacey shares some easy ways to "greenify" children's lives early on for a lasting impact.

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by Nina Nelson

I vividly remember the day that I needed to do something about my clutter. A sitter was coming over (one of the few times we’ve ever paid anyone to watch our kids – you’re lucky, Emily) and my house was a mess...

 

Editor's Note: Wow do I need this one. I am staring at a mountain of paper in my office and it's time to deal with it all. But honestly, I'm a little bit worried that as soon as I file everything in this enormous pile, it's just going to re-appear! This article gives me hope that I can actually make a change and get rid of my mountains of paper. Thanks Nina!

 

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Editor's Note from Carol Lawrence and Stacy Toten: We had a house full of guests with a bunch of children around playing children's Youtube videos. We came across this fun musical video. The kids loved this video. They tapped their feet, clapped their hands. They really liked this video so we thought we should share it with you.
 

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by Beth Rhines

When I was a child, there was a young spruce tree in my yard. Its branches were thick with needles. I would get on my hands and knees and crawl through the branches towards the trunk of the tree. The poking needles were a small inconvenience, because just inside the perimeter the needles disappeared and what emerged was a protected space that became my special hideout...

 

Editor's Note: Now that we are in the midst of summer vacation, here is a timely reminder of why it is so important to enjoy the great outdoors with our children. Happy trails!

 

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by Simon Paul Harrison

In a world of cell phones, computers and technology, our children have become increasingly separated from nature. With every step away from the earth a real sense of identity has been lost. Peace, joy, creativity, and a true sense of connection to all life have been eroded...

 

Editor's Note from Carol Lawrence and Stacy Toten: This is just one tiny little taste of Simon Paul Harrison's blueprint for reconnecting humanity by teaching children about their powerful connection to nature. If you are searching for a new way of thinking or new ideas Simon Paul Harrison's book The Truly Alive Child For Those Who Seek A Grander Vision For Our Children is the one you are looking for.

 

 

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Editor's Note from Carol Lawrence & Stacy Toten: Sir Ken Robinson states eloquently how our warped educational system is educating children out of their creative capacities. Through excellent intelligent examples he shares story after story of brilliant creativity and how powerful it is when it is allowed to be unleashed. We could have possibly lost a famous woman who produced some of the world's most successful musical theater productions in history if she would have been medicated like first suggested. We fully resonate with his case for creating an educational system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.

 

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Editor's Note from Carol Lawrence and Stacy Toten: DeAnna L'am has a vision of women coming together around the world and building their own ceremonial red tent communities based on the book The Red Tent. They once were known as "moon lodges." A sacred place for women to gather, nurture each other and themselves, meditate, communicate and rebalance. It's a comfortable way for moms to teach their daughters that menstruating is a normal process of life for women and should be celebrated and embraced.

 

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by Dr. Nadine

Hello and thank you for reading another edition in the sugar series. This article addresses ways on preventing a sugar habit, especially while raising children. Heartfelt thanks and humble gratitude go out to each of you who contributed to this offering of possible solutions for others to explore...

 

Editor's Note from Carol Lawrence and Stacy Toten: Are you trying to start new eating habits with your family? Break away from sugar addictions? Need ideas on how to take control of the sugar addictions within your family consciously and unconsciously? This is the article for you. Dr. Nadine regularly writes nutrition articles for our parenting audience. This is one of her latest articles. We think you will really enjoy this. It is packed with helpful, useful information.

 

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by Dr. Margaret Paul

Are you confused regarding how to best raise your child? Learning to follow your child's lead and your own intuition can lead you out of this confusion...

 

Editor's Note: In this article, Dr. Margaret Paul offers parents a wonderful reminder to let go of the idea that there is one right way to parent, which causes parents much anxiety. Instead, she reminds parents to tune into their intuition and their child's emotional guidance to discover what is right for each individual child and family unit. I appreciate this call to look within rather than outside ourselves on the growth path of parenting.

 

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