Babies

Q: I read The Aware Baby when my baby, Clementine, was one month old, and started Aware Parenting soon after that. Gradually my husband and I got into…

Wondering whether to read this blog? You might find it interesting if one of the following describes you: You are already practising Aware Parenting; You…

Question from Kindred Reader: I live with the deep regret about having my son circumcised. I did not find out the facts until it was too late. What can I do…

Question: Will I be able to have a midwife legally attend my homebirth after July 2010? Answer: Maybe.…

We pay almost anyone to look after infants — except their mothers. Evidence that good mothering matters, both for the…

Having a Home Visitor may make a difference. Home Visitors offer social contact, a listening ear, someone to go for a walk with, or help with small…

Remember gazing into the eyes of your baby? For just a moment, did you feel a sense of peace, deep love and timelessness? As your baby grew into a toddler and…

Inspired by the Navajo tradition of celebrating a woman’s transition into motherhood, a blessingway is a holistic alternative to a baby shower. Here Jodi Wilson…

Now it’s a month since your visit and your memory lingers on, Somehow feels like you’re around, even though I know you’re gone, and in these times when you…

Stroking your baby’s silky skin, meeting her trusting gaze and taking turns at listening to her ‘coos’ and ‘goos’ then responding, telling her, ‘ your tiny toes…