Posted on July 1, 2021 by Birdie | Raised To Thrive
There is so much to debate around parenting. There are endless choices to make – different styles, techniques, “tricks,” ways of disciplining, and so much more. But what if those choices don’t matter? What if there is not a right or wrong way to… Continue Reading “Is There A Right or Wrong Way To Parent? Intuitive Parenting”
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Posted on June 18, 2020 by Birdie | Raised To Thrive
It is so strange and beautiful how every pregnancy and birth has its own story. I always hear how different each pregnancy can be even for the same woman, but I had no idea how true that could be until I became pregnant with… Continue Reading “The Beautiful, Natural, & Unassisted Birth Story Of Our Second Child”
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Posted on November 26, 2019 by Birdie | Raised To Thrive
There is so much “how to” parenting information out there. Unfortunately, it’s focused on controlling children and getting them to behave however is easiest for us as the adults, but not focused on the child’s, parents’, and family’s overall well being. Even though I… Continue Reading “The Best Modern, Gentle Parenting Books”
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Posted on August 4, 2019 by Birdie | Raised To Thrive
Look, I know all the arguments, and sure we should be secure in ourselves and find our own path of self validation, but, please, let’s be real. Motherhood is rough territory to really feel sure of yourself, especially in the age of perfect insta moms and the never ending stream of parenting do’s and don’t’s
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Posted on July 31, 2019 by Birdie | Raised To Thrive
Through the blur, I wondered if I was alone or if other parents felt the same way I did – that everything involving our children was painful in some way. The emotions, whether they were joy, sorrow, love or pride, were so deep and sharp… Continue Reading “10 Quotes for Crunchy Mamas”
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Posted on July 29, 2019 by Birdie | Raised To Thrive
Being a mom is hard enough, we don’t need someone to tell us how to parent. Every mom will have a different perspective, and that is okay. So while “parenting books” might share some useful information, the majority don’t need to read those books.… Continue Reading “5 Books Moms Should Read (That Aren’t Parenting Books)”
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Posted on July 29, 2019 by Birdie | Raised To Thrive
What To Do When You Aren’t Being the Parent You Want to Be We all know the struggle of dealing with society’s pressure on us as parents. All the do’s, don’ts, and mismatched suggestions we hear daily, but what about our expectations? What can… Continue Reading “When I Am Not Being The Mom I Want To Be”