MOTHERHOOD

A Mother’s Love for “Heal Your Body”

I have a health practitioner’s love, a woman’s love, and a mother’s love for Louise Hay’s book, Heal Your Body. I first learned about her book 15 years ago. I had been diagnosed with ovarian cysts and was working with natural remedies to avoid surgery. In a session with my energy worker, out came the […]...

September 26, 2014 6:18PM      FACEBOOK   /   TWEET   /   EMAIL

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MOTHERHOOD

Feminism and Parenting. Why Have Kids?

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I was in a mood when my eyes glanced at this book title. Indeed, I thought, the ungrateful little buggers. Oops, I’m not supposed to express that publicly. The central mothering narrative is that our children complete us. At times, they surely do. But not always. Author Jessica Valenti’s central thesis in her new book […]...

September 16, 2014 12:42PM      FACEBOOK   /   TWEET   /   EMAIL

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PODCAST

Holistic Parenting 101 – Episode 42

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Listening to this show (and then buying Brian’s funny and wise book) is the perfect way to be introduced to the basics. It’s Holistic Parenting 101… enlightening for brand new parents, affirming for parents in the thick of it, and entertaining for everyone. Brian is mellow, zen, and super insightful. He had me before page […]...

September 7, 2014 10:56PM      FACEBOOK   /   TWEET   /   EMAIL

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Dolphin Parenting, A Tiger-Free Zone – Episode 31

July 2, 2014 – Shimi Kang, MD with Louise Kuo Habakus I was transfixed by Amy Chua’s “Tiger Mom” book and read it in one breath. I was simultaneously embarrassed for her and morbidly impressed.  Her two daughters seemed awfully accomplished, after all. I squashed the seed of insecurity that was planted and promptly gave […]...

June 25, 2014 7:15PM      FACEBOOK   /   TWEET   /   EMAIL

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