of Mothering Magazine, brings her knowledge and compassion to a compendium of never-before-published parenting wisdom -- and presents, in one convenient volume, a genuinely natural approach to raising our children. Natural Family Living The Mothering Magazine Guide to Parenting An internationally renowned advocate of natural parenting, Peggy O'Mara covers a vast range of timeless and contemporary issues in detail and with authority -- from the practical to the philosophical, from preconception to adolescence: * Embracing a conscious, conscientious pregnancy * Natural childbirth, homebirth, and midwifery * Breastfeeding * Attachment parenting * Healthful eating for the whole family -- and balanced attitudes toward food and diet * Alternative health care for children, including homeopathy, bodywork, herbal remedies, and aromatherapy * Family matters: from discipline issues to home entertainment * Uses and abuses of television, computers, and video games * Approaches to sexuality * Home schooling and alternative education. This groundbreaking book helps parents make informed choices on cutting-edge issues as they strive to create a whole, healthy family environment. Illustrated with photos, and featuring enlightening interviews, Natural Family Living is the only guide authorized by the world's most savvy parenting publication.

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