CONSCIOUS PARENTING GUIDE
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www.consciousparentingguide.com
by Julie Le Gal Brodeur
CONTACT:consciousparentingguide@gmail.com
Welcome. This is a practical quick-reference guide for those seeking a conscious approach to pregnancy, birth and early childhood parenting, based childhood parenting, inspired by Rudolf Steiner or Waldorf principles.
The suggestions found on the site aim to support the natural development of the physical body, encouraging agility, physical confidence and grace, and allow the feeling life, the imagination, the emerging consciousness and future thinking abilities to arise and flourish without hindrance.
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WELCOME, ABOUT, PRE-CONCEPTION, PREGNANCY, PREPARING FOR BIRTH, BIRTH,
THE FIRST MONTHS, CLOTHING AND CARE FOR THE BABY, THE FIRST YEAR, FROM ONE TO THREE,
ARTICLES, RECOMMENDED READING, LINKS, BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Physical readiness for conception
The effects of the mother's thoughts
and emotions on the unborn child
The father's role in pregnancy
Planning ahead for working mothers
Diet and nutrition in pregnancy
Exposure to abuse and violence
Care of the newborn immediately after the birth
The importance of breastfeeding and colostrum
Foods that help in milk production
Baby blues and post partum depression
Welcoming the baby, nourishing the senses
Respecting the baby's first tasks
CLOTHING AND CARE FOR THE BABY
The importance of natural fabrics
Design and simplicity of clothing and surroundings
Valuing parenting, staying at home vs. day care
Warmth, clothing and shoes for young children
Environment of the young child
Creating a home life through the year
Toys and the importance of play
Discipline and speaking to the child
Childhood parenting, adolescence, media
About Waldorf, Steiner Education
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