Progressive Parenting

Breastfeeding is enhanced and the nursing couple sustained by the loving support, help and companionship of the baby’s father. A father’s unique relationship with his baby is  an important element in the child’s development from early infancy. -La Leche League International An Eye Opening Meeting Last fall I had the rare opportunity to sit down with Patrick [...]

If I told you dads could be empowered during their significant other’s birth would you believe me? That dads could be into it and feel empowered? I believe this is possible, and so does Jo Valley. He is the founder of EMPOWERED PAPA, a website dedicated to just that! Tonight was the first time I’ve [...]

Do you ever find yourself trying to reason with your child or threatening to give him or her a consequence because (s)he isn’t behaving? Then you know how frustrating this can be! Without meaning to, this mistake can actually exacerbate difficult behavior! I know…traditional advice says consequences work, and sometimes they do with some kids. [...]

I saw recently that President of France Nicolas Sarkozy has stuck another fancy shoe in his mouth. His gaffes of late have been pretty bad I will admit. However, upon reflection I don’t think this one is as bad as everyone is making it out to be. Apparently while talking to young mothers at a [...]