Mama 2 Mama Tips

I know the year is new, but there are already more than a few great bloggers out there sharing the fun and the agony that parenting can bring. From not giving up the TV to meeting your needs, these bloggers are opening up about what it can take to make this year one of the best yet.

If 2010 already has you stressed and uncertain, take some time to read through these posts to feel inspired and ready to blossom!

• Don’t Kill Your TV – The Sparkling Martins : So many parents advocate for less TV, to unplug their kids and regain some sanity. But is no TV really the way to go? Can staying plugged in help connect children to the greater world around them?
• Spanking: Socialized Child Abuse or Discipline? – Natural Papa : What is spanking? A great look at the defense of spanking arguments and what it really comes down to.
• Child’s Hierarchy of Needs – PhD in Parenting :  Do you know what your children really need? What needs should come first? And how to meet those needs in a way that helps your child? A great visual image to show exactly what a child needs in their life.
• Where do your kids’ toys go to die? Children, consumerism, toys and trash – Crunchy Domestic Goddess : Have you ever thought about where those broken toys go after you toss them out? As more and more toys are made from cheap, low quality material what message are kids getting from the constant breaking and trashing cycle?
• Simplicity Parenting – Nature Moms Blog : This post is basically a book review, but it’s also so much more. Advice on the importance of routines and simplifying kids’ stuff, this post inspires you to break the stressed out habit.
• Simple As That: The Emergency hug – Simple Kids : Sometimes all that you need is to stop and give each other a hug. I love that’s something all parents need to remember.
• Getting On The Same Parenting Page – API Speaks : What do you do when parents disagree on parenting issues? Great advice for creating a shared parenting strategy that works.
• Practicing Peace: Mindfulness – Mama Om : Tips to remain mindful of your day, your tasks, and your child. This is one of a great series on peace.
• The Emotional Benefits of a Family Bed – Natural Moms : There are often lists made of the health benefits of co-sleeping, but the emotional benefits are just as great. This is a great list for parents still on the fence about sleeping with their child.
• How To Become A More Intentional Parent – Sorta Crunchy : Three simple tips on becoming the parent you want to be. Broken down into it’s basics, suddenly things do not look quite so hard to do.

This are only some of the amazing posts that have been written already this year, and there are so many more to come. What parenting blog posts do you think all parents need to read this year? Please add your suggestions to the comments!

photo credit: Robert Whitehead

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