Natural Parenting, in a sentence, is the practice of "living and parenting responsively and consciously."
Of course, being me, why would I want to write one sentence when I could say the same thing in a hundred! So please join me in this series in which I explore the ways in which our family currently lives out the various practices that make up this philosophy.
The Practices of Natural Parenting (from the NPN website)
- Attachment Parenting
- Prepare for pregnancy, birth, and parenting
- Feed with love and respect
- Respond with sensitivity
- Use nurturing touch
- Ensure safe sleep
- Provide consistent and loving care
- Practice gentle/positive discipline
- Strive for balance in personal and family life
- Ecological responsibility and love of nature
- Holistic health practices
- Natural learning
