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25+ DIY Natural Holiday Gift Ideas

Posted on December 6, 2017August 2, 2020 by MotherWise
Overwhelmed by the chaos of the holidays? DIY natural holiday gifts are the perfect solution. The holiday season has arrived! Many families are choosing to forgo excessive spending and consumption in favor of simple, homemade gifts. We can reduce our effect...Read More

Teething Pain: 8 Natural, Soothing Options

Posted on September 9, 2017September 10, 2017 by MotherWise
Written by Crystal of Owl Heart These easy, at-home remedies for teething pain will please any natural mama. Teething has begun. Sleep schedules are thrown off; night-waking and unusual fussiness may occur. Every child teethes differently; some very peacefully and...Read More
New Study Shows Yoga Is Powerful Treatment For Depression

New Study Shows Yoga Is Powerful Treatment For Depression

Posted on May 10, 2017December 31, 2017 by MotherWise
Is yoga an effective treatment for depression? A new study says yes. A new study titled, "Adjunctive yoga v. health education for persistent major depression: a randomized controlled trial," has been published in the journal Psychological Medicine. According to Science Daily,...Read More
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13 Healthy Holiday Recipes That Won’t Make You Feel Like Crap!

Posted on December 14, 2016December 21, 2018 by MotherWise
Many people view the holidays as a time for indulging. A huge Thanksgiving plate, a pile of Christmas cookies, Easter basket goodies -- the opportunities for treats are endless. The discussion of healthy eating during the holidays is often met...Read More
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From Chaos To Calm: Four Tips for Decluttering Before Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2016February 22, 2018 by MotherWise
Stuff. You might have too much of it. I know I have in the past. But I don't anymore. And I can tell you: it's bliss! The answer? Easy routine decluttering. Stuff accumulates over time, and as life goes by...Read More
Make This One Change to Improve Your Teen's Health

This ONE Change Can Improve Your Teenager’s Health

Posted on July 18, 2016February 8, 2018 by MotherWise
New research shows this one simple but crucial step parents can take to improve their teenager's health: Eliminate beauty products containing harmful chemicals, and replace them with natural options. The word "natural" gets a lot of flack on social media these days....Read More

No More Antibiotics? Drug-Resistant Bacteria Found in the US for the First Time

Posted on July 13, 2016 by MotherWise
  Originally published at Mothering.com   Imagine a world without antibiotics, where mutated bacteria flourishes and spreads unstoppable superbugs. It may sound like the plot of a sci-fi thriller, but it could soon be a reality. This is an issue...Read More

Makeup-Free Selfies and the Fight Against Cancer

Posted on June 23, 2015August 27, 2016 by MotherWise
There is a new social media trend going around, the premise being to post "makeup-free selfies" to raise awareness and money for Cancer Research UK.  Headlines all over the web express excitement (and some dismay) that women, especially celebrities, are willing...Read More

Guest Post: Kickin’ Mastitis: My Experience

Posted on June 23, 2015September 27, 2016 by MotherWise
Written by wise mama Crystal of Owl Heart It was Little Horse’s (my oldest daughter) fourth birthday. Little Wolf (my youngest daughter) was around 5 weeks old. We had just moved to our new home, and sure enough-- mastitis came...Read More
Possibly the Most Effective Yeast Infection Treatment Ever

Possibly the Most Effective Yeast Infection Treatment Ever

Posted on June 21, 2015September 9, 2017 by MotherWise
An easy, at-home remedy for yeast infections. Yeast infections are the worst! Most women have had at least one during their life. This simple oil concoction can help. Note: using essential oils internally is a controversial topic. With that in mind,...Read More

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I was born and raised in a typical Indian Persian home with traditional punitive parenting methods passed down from generation to generation. I’d never given parenting a lot of thought over the years but I took it for granted that when I did have kids I would parent like I was parented. 

Until I stumbled upon the concept of gentle parenting some years ago on a lunch break at work. I clicked on a link to an article by L.R.Knost. 

I felt like Alice in Wonderland down the rabbit hole. I discovered a different way of life and something moved into place.

The more I learned about it the more I became convinced that this was the life I wanted for my children. 

I share this as The Gentle Mamma completes three years.

This quote was my first post three years ago. 

It remains one of my favourite quotes.

LR Knost has been my first and one of my biggest gentle parenting mentor.

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They come up with these concepts on their own and I stand back and witness in awe as they work creatively and problem-solve their way through it. 

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