Monthly Archives: January 2011

Children Aren’t Inferior Beings

January 8, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting
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I found a great quote this week, by Walt Disney: “Too many people grow up. That’s the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up. They forget. They don’t remember what it’s like to be 12 years old. They patronize, they treat children as inferiors. Well I won’t do that.”

Sometimes I Don’t Answer You – Or Why I Trust Nature Over Medicine

January 7, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Alternative Medicines and Remedies, Attachment Parenting
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I write for work on a website called PlayPennies. I often do a commentary on things that have been in the news, and sometimes this incites quite a bit of criticism and chagrin towards me, as my views are not always what most would call mainstream.

Natural Childbirth: Changes In Sex Life

January 6, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Gentle and Positive Childbirth, Pregnancy
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It usually starts with, “Can I ask you a personal question?” I must admit, I don’t mind. There’s not much I haven’t shared already. So she continues,”How are things, you know, down there, since your natural birth?”

365-359 To 365-365 A Week in Pictures

January 4, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Mamatography, Projects
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Wow. It’s the final week of the 365 Mommytography Photography challenge. I want to say a huge thank you to Tracy Jackson for hosting the 365 challenge. It has been so awesome participating. Some days have been hard – resulting in photos of the washing line – some days have been so jam packed with…

Dear Ameli– Letter to a 15 month old

January 4, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Letters to Ameli, On Mama's Mind
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I know I say this often, little girl, but seriously, how much you can grow in one month just blows my mind. We have watched you, these last few weeks shed off the last of your ‘baby-ness’ and really take on the mantle of little girl. Daddy and I have both commented at times in…

Craft eBook: Time On Your Hands Review And Giveaway

January 3, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Competitions, Products, Reviews
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It is my extreme pleasure to kick off the reviews and give-aways for 2011 with something from a very good friend of mine. Maggy is an exceptionally inspirational mother. Not only does she run and maintain the increasingly successful Red Ted Art blog, filled with craft ideas for the under five’s, but she also actually…

Happy New Year!!

January 1, 2011 Posted by Luschka under Misc
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Wishing all my readers a fantastic 2011! I hope you have an amazing year ahead. Thank you for your readership and your support during 2010, and I look forward to learning, growing and sharing with you this year too.


Wishing all my readers a fantastic 2011!

I hope you have an amazing year ahead.

Thank you for your readership and your support during 2010, and I look forward to learning, growing and sharing with you this year too.

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