tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37500720842440327362024-03-08T06:03:14.189-08:00maMa MonkiEsA place where mamas can share experiences with one another in a safe and comfortable environment.
If this is your first visit, please check out the archive "what this blog is all about." And if you don't stay with us, do one thing, read "The Continuum Concept" by Jean Liedloff. Although I may not agree with everything she says, I do agree with most. Visit http://www.continuum-concept.org/hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-11995467671813248262011-01-25T11:47:00.000-08:002011-01-25T11:47:57.761-08:00To dentist, to dentist...What was my reaction when the dentist told me my 14-month old son has cavities? WHAT THE HECK?! I have never had a cavity in my life, and my son eats so well. "Do you breastfeed?" asks the dentist. "Yes", I say. "Well, that's it!" she says. <br />
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Okay, now my siblings and I were all breastfed well past 14 months, and not one of us ever had a single cavity. I think this dentist was a little off...so for a second opinion we go...<br />
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Read this:<br />
<a href="http://mothering.com/health/big-bad-cavities-breastfeeding-is-not-the-cause?page=0,3">http://mothering.com/health/big-bad-cavities-breastfeeding-is-not-the-cause?page=0,3</a>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-59913032767561713122011-01-03T12:43:00.001-08:002011-01-03T12:43:12.843-08:00Crying It Out Causes Brain DamageThank you, Ves, for emailing this to me. I have always felt strongly about this. <br />
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<a href="http://www.drmomma.org/2009/12/crying-it-out-causes-brain-damage.html">http://www.drmomma.org/2009/12/crying-it-out-causes-brain-damage.html</a>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-10089371461664457222010-12-21T12:35:00.000-08:002010-12-21T12:35:09.558-08:00So I guess Obama does have some good ideas for women...<h1 class="entryhead" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Obama orders new federal breastfeeding policy </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">By Ed O'Keefe </span></h1><a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/federal-eye/2010/12/obama_orders_new_federal_breas.html">http://voices.washingtonpost.com/federal-eye/2010/12/obama_orders_new_federal_breas.html</a>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-36777215591952413202010-12-17T08:03:00.000-08:002010-12-17T08:03:05.774-08:00Your Latest Reading Assignment<span class="timestamp published" title="2010-12-13T20:16:09+00:00"><span class="date"><span style="color: grey; font-size: x-small;">December 13, 2010, 8:16 pm</span></span></span> <!-- date updated --><!-- <abbr class="updated" title="2010-12-13T22:29:48+00:00">— Updated: 10:29 pm</abbr> --><!-- Title --><br />
<h1 class="entry-title">The Human Incubator</h1><h1 class="entry-title"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">By </span><a class="url fn" href="http://www.blogger.com/author/tina-rosenberg/" title="See all posts by TINA ROSENBERG"><span style="color: #00325b; font-size: xx-small;">TINA ROSENBERG</span></a></h1><div class="byline author vcard"><a href="http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/13/the-human-incubator/?ref=opinion">http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/13/the-human-incubator/?ref=opinion</a></div><div class="byline author vcard"><br />
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</div><div class="byline author vcard"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">and thanks to Ves for sending me this article.</span></div>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-40133840230390882102010-12-06T09:55:00.000-08:002010-12-06T09:55:34.639-08:00Watch this video: Some people are simply absurd<h1><span style="font-size: small;">Extended Breastfeeding Is Like Giving Babies Soda </span></h1><a href="http://thestir.cafemom.com/baby/113300/extended_breastfeeding_is_like_giving?utm_source=cafemom&utm_medium=cmi&utm_content=sendtofriend&utm_campaign=General&email_id=525062824">http://thestir.cafemom.com/baby/113300/extended_breastfeeding_is_like_giving?utm_source=cafemom&utm_medium=cmi&utm_content=sendtofriend&utm_campaign=General&email_id=525062824</a>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-2758781890629253132010-11-27T09:12:00.000-08:002010-11-27T09:12:24.620-08:00Milk Share: Now this is humanism at its best<h1><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: small;">Breastmilk Donation</span></h1><a href="http://milkshare.birthingforlife.com/">http://milkshare.birthingforlife.com/</a>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-28155169993083981842010-11-27T09:03:00.000-08:002010-11-27T09:06:12.328-08:00And, once again, mother's are told how to mother by those who are not mothers<span style="color: #999999;">My girlfriend was over last night with her 4-month-old monkey (who is oh-so-cute!) and I gave her some Hyland's Tablets to soothe his aching gums. I had used these tablets with my babe because I did not want to give him any non-herbal medication unless absolutely necessary. The tablets worked wonders for him, and we have shared them with many friends who have returned to us with joyous thanks. When suggesting the tablets, I am always sure to tell parents that they contain</span> <span style="color: yellow;">belladonna</span><span style="color: #999999;">- which can be poisonous.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">My opinion about Hyland's Tablets- 1. pharmaceutical companies own a lot of the government (not really, but you know what I mean) so I am not surprised the FDA would ban something that doesn't bring in money to big business- 2. the FDA also has to protect itself just in case something goes wrong with a product, so I would not be surprised if they did this ban because they were pressured and are simply protecting themselves.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999;">Here are some links to help you better understand the product and help you to make a more informed decision:</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.gaia-health.com/articles301/000321-fda-bans-hylands-homeopathic-teething-product.shtml">http://www.gaia-health.com/articles301/000321-fda-bans-hylands-homeopathic-teething-product.shtml</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.hylands.com/news/hylands-teething-recall.php">http://www.hylands.com/news/hylands-teething-recall.php</a><br />
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<a href="http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2010/10/25/hylands-teething-tablets-recall/">http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2010/10/25/hylands-teething-tablets-recall/</a><br />
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<a href="http://healthland.time.com/2010/10/27/beloved-hylands-teething-tablets-recalled/">http://healthland.time.com/2010/10/27/beloved-hylands-teething-tablets-recalled/</a>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-12623546523273535002010-11-08T14:58:00.000-08:002010-11-08T14:58:29.900-08:00Your Posts<span style="color: #ffd966;">Hi Monkeys!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;">I have had many suggestions for sites and links to add to this blog. I decided that I should simply create a post that enables you all to add these gems yourselves. So if you have any suggestions for: links, books, stores, etc., please add them on here as a post comment. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #ffd966;">Thanks!</span>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-46421722997432381822010-10-21T08:55:00.000-07:002010-10-21T08:55:45.821-07:00Why I Buy Non-Bleached Diapers...<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Pampers have been the diaper used for babe since he was born; we tried Huggies and Luvs, but both caused rashes (this was true for my sister's son, too). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Up until recently, I have used Pampers. I stopped using them and started to buy non-bleached diapers (e.g., Earth's Best and 7th Generation)just a couple months ago because I suddenly thought, "Hmm...why would I want my child to have a bleached anything on his body- especially a bleached diaper, which is in direct contact with his skin every moment of the day (minus bath-time). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Interestingly when I started using non-bleached diapers, something wonderful happened...my son, who has had eczema since infancy, suddenly did not have eczema anymore!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Now just this past week my husband ran to the store to get diapers (my son was wearing a swimmie at this moment!) and he returned with Pampers. Okay, I thought, we can use this one box- don't be so crazy about this! But once again, something interesting happened...my son's eczema came back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">So I decided to look into bleached diapers this morning and I found this news story<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">...guess this isn't new, but I didn't know about it til today:</span></span><br />
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<span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Parents claim new diapers cause severe rashes</span></span><br />
<div class="hd"><h4><span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fri Apr 30, 10:13PM PT - KVUE-TV Austin 2:48 | 794 views </span></h4><h4><span style="font-size: x-small;">DALLAS - Calling it the biggest innovation in 25 years, Proctor and Gamble's new Pampers Swaddlers and Cruisers diapers with Dry Max have only been on the shelf for a little over a month and there are…</span></h4></div><div class="bd"><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/video/austinkvue-tv-15750583/parents-claim-new-diapers-cause-severe-rashes-19408680"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://news.yahoo.com/video/austinkvue-tv-15750583/parents-claim-new-diapers-cause-severe-rashes-19408680</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Now my son's eczema is not as horrible as these rashes, but for those of you who have it or have a child who has it, you know it is at least uncomfortable and, at times, very painful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">Like all things, a change from bleached to non-bleached diapers might not be right for you, but just think about it- that can't hurt, right?</span></div>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-67925284898646674282010-10-18T12:29:00.000-07:002010-10-18T12:33:42.645-07:00Kid-Friendly, Breast-Friendly Places<span style="color: #f4cccc;">melon bean eatery</span><br />
<span style="color: #f4cccc;">1308 buffalo road, rochester, ny 14624</span><br />
<a href="http://www.melonbean.com/"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">www.melonbean.com</span></a><br />
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<span style="color: #f4cccc;">the living room cafe</span><br />
<span style="color: #f4cccc;">118 monroe avenue, rochester, ny 14620</span>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-86730559874276477452010-10-18T06:33:00.000-07:002010-10-18T06:33:21.700-07:00This is an incredible little story.<a href="http://www.babble.com/mom/relationships/magic-father-daughter-relationship/?utm_source=Babble&utm_campaign=563ec33ecd-10_16_2010&utm_medium=email">http://www.babble.com/mom/relationships/magic-father-daughter-relationship/?utm_source=Babble&utm_campaign=563ec33ecd-10_16_2010&utm_medium=email</a>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-14564426472186866212010-10-13T17:20:00.001-07:002010-10-13T17:20:56.124-07:00some light reading<div class="ecxepisode_title" style="text-align: center;"><h2>accidents</h2><div class="ecxauthor">by <a href="http://www.elabs7.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=fj6,new9,dv,ej5h,e60k,xa,kobz" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0096a2;">Marcia Popp</span></a></div></div><div class="ecxwork">i broke a vase at my great-grandfather's house when i was five here come sit on my lap<br />
he said don't feel bad about that vase i didn't like it anyway you helped me get rid of it i<br />
knew better but let him comfort me while i felt secretly bad inside did you know that my<br />
own mother said i was her worst boy no i said that can't be true oh yes he said and she was<br />
right i made accidents happen all the time i didn't really mean to do bad things they just<br />
came upon me when i wasn't paying attention when i was five my brother and i chased the<br />
goose in the barnyard until it fell over dead we propped her up in the fence so she would<br />
appear to be interested in the grass on the other side what happened my father noticed<br />
that the goose did not move all day we got spanked should i get spanked too for the vase<br />
not in my house he said. <br />
<div class="ecxauthor">"accidents" by Marcia Popp, from <em>Comfort in Small Rooms</em>. © Black Zinnias Books, 2009.</div></div>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-36573640480852828312010-10-06T14:48:00.000-07:002010-10-06T14:48:13.703-07:00ORGANIC FOOD OR, AS MY HUSBAND CALLS IT, "CONSPIRACY FOOD"<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">So I was raised in a healthy-eating household. My father, the main cook, is vegetarian- so we always had those weird funky meals growing up. (Heya, Dad- tell the story about your one son's first fast-food experience!)H</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">owever, we also ate some "naughty" things, too. I think my parents did a good job educating us about food- that is why I prefer food from the real old macdonald over his fast-food counterpart. Here is an interesting piece I just read:</span><br />
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<h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Junk Food for Kids</span></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">My kids are healthy and they eat fast food</span></h1><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">by Bari Nan Cohen</span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.babble.com/best-recipes/healthy-eating/fast-food-junk-kids-healthy-nutrition/?utm_source=Babble&utm_campaign=a1acb9e481-10_6_2010&utm_medium=email">http://www.babble.com/best-recipes/healthy-eating/fast-food-junk-kids-healthy-nutrition/?utm_source=Babble&utm_campaign=a1acb9e481-10_6_2010&utm_medium=email</a></div>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-27165221784548388052010-10-04T19:35:00.001-07:002010-10-04T20:53:24.024-07:001 monkey, 2 monkey...So, surprise, surprise...we found out we're having a little Murphy coming to join our family. Wow this was an unexpected occurrence, yet one that we are totally psyched about. And the pregnancy journey so begins....<br />
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Any suggestions for local prenatal yoga and/or pilates?hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-61286921090730782972010-10-02T17:46:00.001-07:002010-10-02T17:46:35.883-07:00Working dads entitled to 'breastfeeding' leave: EUThanks to my dad for finding this, among others.<br />
<a href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iovh_IvbU0fyWeZ3IyaOUW_NBEEQ?docId=CNG.c854b7329bfb2a22fe5de7910550071b.121" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0096a2;">http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iovh_IvbU0fyWeZ3IyaOUW_NBEEQ?docId=CNG.c854b7329bfb2a22fe5de7910550071b.121</span></a>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-32279987023580584862010-09-30T15:37:00.000-07:002010-09-30T15:37:17.736-07:00For those who fear cosleepingI respect that many people do not feel comfortable with cosleeping and, therefore, should not do it. But we, who do it, should not be made to feel it is anything less than perfect...people have been practicing this since...umm...forever! If you are interested but so too nervous, check this out:<br />
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Humanity Family Sleeper<br />
<a href="http://humanityorganics.3dcartstores.com/">http://humanityorganics.3dcartstores.com/</a><br />
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It's less expensive if you get it at Abe's <br />
<a href="http://www.abesmarket.com/">http://www.abesmarket.com/</a><br />
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Also, you might want to read about <em>infant sleep positioners</em> <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10358.html?sms_ss=email&at_xt=4ca4df7d04750559,0">http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10358.html?sms_ss=email&at_xt=4ca4df7d04750559,0</a>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-19402985249533615462010-09-30T08:07:00.000-07:002010-09-30T08:07:15.761-07:00the next best after breastSo I have been wondering what milk I will introduce to my son once he finally weans. Being lactose intolerant myself and being aware of the sick things done to dairy cows today, I am leaning towards Almond Milk or Rice Milk. Here is some research. What do you think?<br />
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<a href="http://curezone.com/blogs/fm.asp?i=984989">http://curezone.com/blogs/fm.asp?i=984989</a>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-19310165195665257732010-09-24T06:27:00.000-07:002010-10-28T10:45:19.525-07:00loving these linksPromoting Breastfeeding<br />
<a href="http://tensteps.jbpub.com/?utm_source=Publicaster&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Promoting%20Breastfeeding%20%e2%80%94%20One%20"Click"%20at%20a%20Time&utm_term=tensteps.jbpub.com">http://tensteps.jbpub.com/?utm_source=Publicaster&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Promoting%20Breastfeeding%20%e2%80%94%20One%20"Click"%20at%20a%20Time&utm_term=tensteps.jbpub.com</a><br />
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should we be drinkning cow's milk?<br />
<a href="http://www.babble.com/kid/kid-health-and-safety/nutrition-kids-milk-raw-lactose-intolerance/?utm_source=Babble&utm_campaign=ae1e33c556-9_24_2010&utm_medium=email">http://www.babble.com/kid/kid-health-and-safety/nutrition-kids-milk-raw-lactose-intolerance/?utm_source=Babble&utm_campaign=ae1e33c556-9_24_2010&utm_medium=email</a><br />
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Blacktating: breastfeeding news and views from a mom of color<br />
<a href="http://www.blacktating.com/2010/09/why-african-babies-dont-cry.html">http://www.blacktating.com/2010/09/why-african-babies-dont-cry.html</a><br />
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Science and Sensibility<br />
<a href="http://www.scienceandsensibility.org/">http://www.scienceandsensibility.org/</a><br />
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Be a Star<br />
<a href="http://www.beastar.org.uk/">http://www.beastar.org.uk/</a><br />
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I breastfeed because...<br />
<a href="http://www.ibreastfeedbecause.ameda.com/">http://www.ibreastfeedbecause.ameda.com/</a><br />
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InfantRisk Center<br />
<a href="http://infantrisk.org/">http://infantrisk.org/</a><br />
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The Liedloff Network<br />
<a href="http://www.continuum-concept.org/">http://www.continuum-concept.org/</a><br />
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The Connected Mom<br />
<div><a href="http://www.theconnectedmom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0096a2;">http://www.theconnectedmom.com</span></a></div><div></div><div>ecobuns</div><div><a href="http://www.ecobuns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0096a2;">http://www.ecobuns.com</span></a></div><div></div><div>Joyful Tie Dyes</div><div><a href="http://www.joyfultiedyes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0096a2;">www.JoyfulTieDyes.com</span></a></div><div></div><div>Labor Creations</div><div><a href="http://www.laborcreations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0096a2;">http://www.laborcreations.<wbr><span class="ecxword_break"></span>com/</span></a></div><div></div><div>Mommy Necklaces<a href="http://www.thirstiesbaby.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0096a2;"></span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.mommynecklaces.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0096a2;">www.mommynecklaces.com</span></a></div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.knickernappies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0096a2;"></span></a></div><div>Organic Mama's Shop</div><div><a href="http://organicmamas.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0096a2;">http://OrganicMamas.Etsy.com</span></a></div>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-64923530410025147232010-09-23T16:46:00.000-07:002010-09-23T16:55:19.960-07:00What Does It Mean To Be GOOD???I was speaking with some mothers about their reactions to the common question "Is he a good child?" Man oh man. I was reminded of a paper I wrote in grad school; I have posted it here. The word "Student" needs only be replaced by that of "Child."<br />
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You have to copy and paste the link in order for it to work.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><a href="file:///C:/Users/Murphy/Documents/The%20Good%20Student.pdf">C:\Users\Murphy\Documents\The Good Student.pdf</a><span id="goog_894912956"></span><span id="goog_894912957"></span>hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-55529396057938178212010-09-23T07:49:00.001-07:002010-09-23T07:49:05.929-07:00tell me if the ads are badhey all- please do let me know if you see any bad ads on this blog. i recently saw one for scientology...hmmm...hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-79165944027633594792010-09-22T14:00:00.000-07:002010-09-22T14:00:00.295-07:00listening to what my child wants and needs even when my feelings may be hurt by those wants and needsMy son is now approaching one year, and he has rarely used a bottle. From the outset, he nursed when physically and emotionally hungry. <br />
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I recall buying a package of bottles prior to his birth- thinking I should be prepared to bottle feed at times. My mother delicately snickered at my purchase and asked how many bottles I planned on using in a given day. Hmm...I decided two bottles would suffice. And they have- I have sparsely used them. My son actually preferred a cup to a bottle when he couldn't have the breast.<br />
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Anyways, I digress...<br />
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Today Declan was too busy for me. This is becoming a regular thing- the world offers too many possibilities- he is letting me know he is ready to explore- he is not missing out on the goings on even if it means a hungry belly.<br />
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Not wanting him to starve...well, you know...I pumped into a bottle and handed it to him. I honestly did not think he would accept it- really, in my heart of hearts, I did not want him to accept it. But he did. He grabbed that bottle like it was the holy grail and went on his way merrily.<br />
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Well, my heart broke a little at that moment. But in listening to his wants and needs instead of my own, I had taken a new step in motherhood and so too given him the freedom to take a new step in childhood.<br />
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And don't worry- my broken heart was soon mended when he later approached me, reached up longingly, and dropped the bottle. Oh sweet victory.hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-6607490937354618092010-09-17T16:24:00.000-07:002010-09-17T16:24:03.416-07:00To watch or not to watchIn response to your post about tv, Ves:<br />
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Before I even gave birth to Declan, I swore I would not let him watch any tv until he asked for it (and even then it would be minimal). However, I must admit I changed this for a couple reasons. First, because I have many family and friends with children, it is difficult to keep the tv totally off at all times (so inevitably Declan will be around it when it is on). Secondly, I love some shows and love to share them with my babe. Declan watches only the following: <em>Sesame Street, Yo Gabba Gabba, and Baby Signing Time</em>. <br />
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I did, however, find that the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS had this to say about TV for young ones:<br />
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Pediatricians should urge parents to avoid television viewing for children under the age of 2 years. Although certain television<sup> </sup>programs may be promoted to this age group, research on early<sup> </sup>brain development shows that babies and toddlers have a critical<sup> </sup>need for direct interactions with parents and other significant<sup> </sup>care givers (eg, child care providers) for healthy brain growth<sup> </sup>and the development of appropriate social, emotional, and cognitive<sup> </sup>skills. Therefore, exposing such young children to television<sup> </sup>programs should be discouraged.<sup> </sup><br />
<a href="http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;104/2/341">http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;104/2/341</a><br />
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I think the concern is that children watch too much tv. Even for the most aware parents, it is easy to lose track of how much tv your child watches. This is why Declan watches only select media- it makes it easier for Chris and me to keep track. Some days he watches none. What do you think?hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-60037480386386755002010-09-16T07:09:00.000-07:002010-09-16T07:09:35.259-07:00This is not a "Girl's Only!" clubJust wanted to be clear in that this blog is not just for women or mothers. Men and fathers are an integral part of the family unit and, therefore, it is essential that they too be in this dialogue. I just started reading <em>The Continuum Concept</em> aloud to my husband last night- this way we can better our parenting together- we can have a unified understanding of what we want to do.hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-56731809959920282112010-09-14T10:12:00.000-07:002010-09-22T16:35:35.826-07:00Get the Book!THE CONTINUUM CONCEPT <br />
Start reading so we can talk, people!hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3750072084244032736.post-46863109575289411382010-09-12T18:40:00.000-07:002010-09-12T18:40:55.112-07:00what this blog is all aboutSo I started this blog for three main reasons. The first being that I wanted to create a safe and comfortable environment for mothers to share their experiences. In our current day in age, I think mothers are told what to think and do by people who have no clue. Remember, we are the mothers so we know how best to raise our babes.<br />
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The second reason I started this blog is because it is a way to interact with others. I grew up with very social parents. (They are actually at their "Old Lovers" club as I write this!) My parents have both started and joined into all sorts of gatherings (e.g., book clubs, neighborhood orgs., and activism groups). As an adult, I can now truly appreciate the significance of such gatherings. We are a social species and it is fullfilling to be among one another.<br />
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My third and final reason for doing this is because I love to write. I love words and the power they have. I appreciate that we own our words. I think the written word is something taken for granted. Too bad.hannahmariadelmurphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07233967962810524609noreply@blogger.com15