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Our Family
My name is Nanda. I am married to Hans, and together we have four boys: Rutger, Stijn, Jochem, and Koen. We are a Dutch family…
Are Doulas The Future Guardians Of Natural Birth?
Excerpt from Doulas, the Guardians of Natural Birth by Gabrielle Targett
In 2003 Adela Stockton a registered midwife, doula, childbirth educator and…
Tahlia, A Birth Story
The night before giving birth to our daughter stayed up with my mum and husband Greg and watched Memoirs of a Geisha, interestingly about the plight…
Little Greenies
While environmental issues were on the radar screen when I was at school from the late 70s through to 1990, the issues were not as ominous a concern as they are…
The Lessons of Colic
We had waited a decade for our beloved daughter. I guess …
Play – Where the Real Learning Happens
(This article was published alongside The Homework Myth by Alfie Kohn)
The distinction between work (as in homework) and real…
Leading from the Trenches – a man’s approach to parenting
Another day is over and I watch my sons while they sleep. I’ve closed their bedroom windows, pulled the covers over their shoulders and now…
Chores: Rolling up our Sleeves
Why are chores important for children’s development, and which chores are appropriate for what age? Michele Dennis tells us more.…
Caring for our Homes with our Children – a chore or a gift of…
Introducing chores and tasks to young children so that they develop a healthy relationship towards them in the future
Rachel and her…
Down with Homework!
Do bulging backpacks mean learning? With his new book, The Homework Myth, expert Alfie Kohn says no. Here’s why.
After…