Comments on: Am I a Role Model? A Review http://science-at-home.org/role-model-review/ Science activities for parents of babies, toddlers and school children. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:40:52 +0000 hourly 1 By: OneStarryNight.com: I'm a Parenting Inspiration, Who Knew! http://science-at-home.org/role-model-review/comment-page-1/#comment-14654 OneStarryNight.com: I'm a Parenting Inspiration, Who Knew! Sun, 13 May 2012 08:42:46 +0000 http://science-at-home.org/?p=1737#comment-14654 [...] Am I a Role Model? A ReviewDeb at Science@home brings attachment parenting out of the baby age and shows how it applies (with science fun!) to parenting through all of childhood. (@ScienceMum) [...] [...] Am I a Role Model? A ReviewDeb at Science@home brings attachment parenting out of the baby age and shows how it applies (with science fun!) to parenting through all of childhood. (@ScienceMum) [...]

]]> By: Danielle http://science-at-home.org/role-model-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1020 Danielle Wed, 12 May 2010 21:25:49 +0000 http://science-at-home.org/?p=1737#comment-1020 Yes, it is all about paying it forward. Giving back, whether it be to the little ones in our lives by finding and doing cool and interesting things or to other parents we meet by sharing experiences, stories and suggestions. That is how the village grows and expands. Thanks for adding to the great parenting village that we all are members of. .-= Danielle´s last blog ..<a href="http://borninjapan.net/2010/05/11/my-seven-2/" rel="nofollow">My Seven</a> =-. Yes, it is all about paying it forward. Giving back, whether it be to the little ones in our lives by finding and doing cool and interesting things or to other parents we meet by sharing experiences, stories and suggestions. That is how the village grows and expands.

Thanks for adding to the great parenting village that we all are members of.
.-= Danielle´s last blog ..My Seven =-.

]]> By: Erin W. / Beatnik Momma http://science-at-home.org/role-model-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1013 Erin W. / Beatnik Momma Wed, 12 May 2010 13:19:31 +0000 http://science-at-home.org/?p=1737#comment-1013 You know, I always look at my natural parenting in terms of how I parent my youngest, my 13 month old, because I didn't do so with my oldest. With my 5 year old, I formula fed, she crib slept, CIO (some), etc etc etc. But now that I look at it, my parenting has certainly changed for the better in regards to her as well. But yes, I've always thought of the natural parenting in terms of breastfeeding, co-sleeping, babywearing, and cloth diapering. But there IS so much more to it! Why didn't I think of that???? (I'm doing a bit of a mental face-palm here, so please pardon me. I really didn't think of it this way at all.) Anyway, I'm gonna have to come back and check out some of those links you've posted. It looks like you've got quite a bit of interesting things to say. .-= Erin W. / Beatnik Momma´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ABeatniksBeatOnLife/~3/LadmMpA_5kc/my-inspiration.html" rel="nofollow">My Inspiration</a> =-. You know, I always look at my natural parenting in terms of how I parent my youngest, my 13 month old, because I didn’t do so with my oldest. With my 5 year old, I formula fed, she crib slept, CIO (some), etc etc etc. But now that I look at it, my parenting has certainly changed for the better in regards to her as well. But yes, I’ve always thought of the natural parenting in terms of breastfeeding, co-sleeping, babywearing, and cloth diapering. But there IS so much more to it! Why didn’t I think of that???? (I’m doing a bit of a mental face-palm here, so please pardon me. I really didn’t think of it this way at all.)

Anyway, I’m gonna have to come back and check out some of those links you’ve posted. It looks like you’ve got quite a bit of interesting things to say.
.-= Erin W. / Beatnik Momma´s last blog ..My Inspiration =-.

]]> By: Sarah @ OneStarryNight http://science-at-home.org/role-model-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1011 Sarah @ OneStarryNight Wed, 12 May 2010 12:04:57 +0000 http://science-at-home.org/?p=1737#comment-1011 Exactly! I know I've said in the past that it sometimes feels like people stop being "AP" when their child is no longer a toddler, I have an 8yr old son and AP is more than "just" raising them naturally from birth. Love your post! .-= Sarah @ OneStarryNight´s last blog ..<a href="http://onestarrynight.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=Posts+%28RSS2%29&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fonestarrynight.com%2Fparenting-inspiration-knew%2F&seed_title=I%E2%80%99m+a+Parenting+Inspiration%2C+Who+Knew%21" rel="nofollow">I’m a Parenting Inspiration, Who Knew!</a> =-. Exactly! I know I’ve said in the past that it sometimes feels like people stop being “AP” when their child is no longer a toddler, I have an 8yr old son and AP is more than “just” raising them naturally from birth.

Love your post!
.-= Sarah @ OneStarryNight´s last blog ..I’m a Parenting Inspiration, Who Knew! =-.

]]> By: Amber http://science-at-home.org/role-model-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1005 Amber Wed, 12 May 2010 04:17:33 +0000 http://science-at-home.org/?p=1737#comment-1005 You are so right, I did choose to have my children. It's not always easy to remember, but it's so important. Reminding myself of that can take a bad situation and turn it around, almost every time. .-= Amber´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.strocel.com/paying-it-forward/" rel="nofollow">Paying it Forward</a> =-. You are so right, I did choose to have my children. It’s not always easy to remember, but it’s so important. Reminding myself of that can take a bad situation and turn it around, almost every time.
.-= Amber´s last blog ..Paying it Forward =-.

]]> By: Michelle http://science-at-home.org/role-model-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1002 Michelle Wed, 12 May 2010 03:28:42 +0000 http://science-at-home.org/?p=1737#comment-1002 I think it's great that you highlighted how AP/NP is much more than just babywearing & breastfeeding. Natural parenting an infant involves lots of sweet cuddling, but as those infants grow into toddlers, preschoolers and big kids the challenges change but hopefully the principles of respect, love & attachment stay the same. I am now dipping my toes into the joys & challenges of life learning and homeschooling and can't wait to check out some more of your science-y stuff with my 3yo. :) I think it’s great that you highlighted how AP/NP is much more than just babywearing & breastfeeding. Natural parenting an infant involves lots of sweet cuddling, but as those infants grow into toddlers, preschoolers and big kids the challenges change but hopefully the principles of respect, love & attachment stay the same. I am now dipping my toes into the joys & challenges of life learning and homeschooling and can’t wait to check out some more of your science-y stuff with my 3yo. :)

]]> By: Janet http://science-at-home.org/role-model-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1000 Janet Wed, 12 May 2010 01:44:11 +0000 http://science-at-home.org/?p=1737#comment-1000 "Human baby as external foetus!" Yes! This! *punches air with glee* Love it. What a great post. I'm bookmarking to come back and read your other posts. Thank you for making a difference. :-) .-= Janet´s last blog ..<a href="http://janetfraser.id.au/component/content/article/3-under-construction" rel="nofollow">Under Construction!</a> =-. “Human baby as external foetus!” Yes! This! *punches air with glee* Love it.

What a great post. I’m bookmarking to come back and read your other posts.

Thank you for making a difference. :-)
.-= Janet´s last blog ..Under Construction! =-.

]]> By: Deb http://science-at-home.org/role-model-review/comment-page-1/#comment-999 Deb Tue, 11 May 2010 23:29:34 +0000 http://science-at-home.org/?p=1737#comment-999 Everyone - thankyou! As Arwyn over at Raising My Boychick said, this was a really hard post to write. Dionna - a lot of the community seems to drop off as we get busier, it was a really good exercise for me to have to sit down and think about what it means with older children. Kate - that's exactly what I was trying to say, if you are really clear on the basics of why, the how follows. Tiff - You're more than welcome, I'm really excited that Team Ivy reached their goal. It's a fabulous project about giving back. Lauren - I adore playing around with science, it's so much fun to be able to share that with other parents. And I really get those days when you can't think of anything fun to do! Navalgazer - Welcome! There are activities in the baby section as well. I'm really looking forward to seeing you around, here and at your own blogs. Everyone – thankyou! As Arwyn over at Raising My Boychick said, this was a really hard post to write.

Dionna – a lot of the community seems to drop off as we get busier, it was a really good exercise for me to have to sit down and think about what it means with older children.

Kate – that’s exactly what I was trying to say, if you are really clear on the basics of why, the how follows.

Tiff – You’re more than welcome, I’m really excited that Team Ivy reached their goal. It’s a fabulous project about giving back.

Lauren – I adore playing around with science, it’s so much fun to be able to share that with other parents. And I really get those days when you can’t think of anything fun to do!

Navalgazer – Welcome! There are activities in the baby section as well.

I’m really looking forward to seeing you around, here and at your own blogs.

]]> By: NavelgazingBajan http://science-at-home.org/role-model-review/comment-page-1/#comment-995 NavelgazingBajan Tue, 11 May 2010 17:31:05 +0000 http://science-at-home.org/?p=1737#comment-995 Well, you've definitely inspired me to take a look around your blog! My little one is under a year old but I hope to eventually do fun sciency projects with him. And how right you are that attachment/natural parenting is much broader than breastfeeding, co-sleeping, and babywearing. Well, you’ve definitely inspired me to take a look around your blog! My little one is under a year old but I hope to eventually do fun sciency projects with him.

And how right you are that attachment/natural parenting is much broader than breastfeeding, co-sleeping, and babywearing.

]]> By: Lauren @ Hobo Mama http://science-at-home.org/role-model-review/comment-page-1/#comment-982 Lauren @ Hobo Mama Tue, 11 May 2010 07:42:08 +0000 http://science-at-home.org/?p=1737#comment-982 I can't wait to read through your tempting links. I'm so glad you joined the Carnival so I can become acquainted more with your blog. I think science play is a great way to connect with kids on a fun and educational level. I love how you tie that in with the environment as well, and I admire your commitment to paying it forward. .-= Lauren @ Hobo Mama´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HoboMama/~3/KQmuZWDPwWI/may-natural-parenting-role-model.html" rel="nofollow">May Carnival of Natural Parenting: Role model</a> =-. I can’t wait to read through your tempting links. I’m so glad you joined the Carnival so I can become acquainted more with your blog. I think science play is a great way to connect with kids on a fun and educational level. I love how you tie that in with the environment as well, and I admire your commitment to paying it forward.
.-= Lauren @ Hobo Mama´s last blog ..May Carnival of Natural Parenting: Role model =-.

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