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# L.R.Knost-Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resources

Award-winning author, L.R.Knost

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- [The Seven Wonders of the World of Childhood](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/03/08/the-seven-wonders-of-the-world-of-childhood-2/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline, and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] According to the man whose name is
- [A Boy, A Girl, and A Baby~The Journey to Gentle Parenting](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/07/06/a-boy-a-girl-and-a-babythe-journey-to-gentle-parenting/) - Many, many years ago (more that I will admit to!) a small, scared, pregnant, teenaged girl walked down the aisle to her tall, scared, clueless, young man and they said their “I do’s.” But what were they going to do? No earthly idea! They didn’t have the internet to surf for blogs about parenting and
- [12 Tips for Gently Parenting Your Adult Children (Hint: It starts when they’re newborns)](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/07/20/12-tips-for-gently-parenting-your-adult-children-hint-it-starts-when-theyre-newborns-2/) - [Portions reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline; and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Life is a succession of lessons
- [In the Light of the Unexpected](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2017/03/07/in-the-light-of-the-unexpected/) - It might be that day of the week or that particular season or that darkest hour when you’ve come to the end of your rope when your dreams seem impossibly far away when nothing seems to fit in its proper place when the bed covers look like an inviting place to stay forever. “This
- [Healing Your Hurts So You Don't Hurt Your Children](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/02/07/healing-your-hurts-so-you-dont-hurt-your-children/) - Gentle Parenting Workshop 2: Healing from Your Past so You Don't Pass it Along to Your Children will help you work through the steps of recovery from a painful past, leading you on a journey of healing and forgiveness, of unloading negative emotional baggage into the past where it belongs instead of unloading it onto your children and
- [Children Who Shine From Within - Guest Post by Rachel Macy Stafford](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2015/09/02/children-who-shine-from-within-guest-post-by-rachel-macy-stafford/) - “What’s your favorite insect?” my seven-year-old daughter asked as we took an evening walk on the first night of her spring vacation. “You can’t pick butterfly. Everyone picks the butterfly,” she quickly added before I had a chance to respond. “Hmmmm,” I thought out loud. “I guess mine would have to be a ladybug,” I
- [A Sea Change: Obedience is Not the Goal](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2015/01/11/a-sea-change-obedience-is-not-the-goal/) - [Excerpt reprinted from Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] “Look also at ships: although they are
- [Giving the Gift of Gentle Parenting to Parents in Need](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/11/08/giving-the-gift-of-gentle-parenting-to-parents-in-need/) - Here at Little Hearts our readers have BIG hearts full of love for little people and have joined together to Give the Gift of Gentle Parenting and Give the Gift of Life, raising funds to donate gentle parenting books and resources in bulk to hospitals for new parent bags, to children’s hospitals, and to crisis family centers and also to help with author L.R.Knost's medical
- [The Great Santa Claus Debate](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/12/05/the-great-santa-claus-debate/) - [Excerpt reprinted from Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ St.Nicholas was just a man, but he was
- [A Very Toddler Christmas~24 Tips for a Safe, Stress-Free & Jolly Holiday](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/11/28/a-very-toddler-christmas24-tips-for-a-safe-stress-free-jolly-holiday/) - [By L.R.Knost, best-selling author of The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ********************* What do you get when you cross
- [My Little Caboose & the Very Bad, Horrible, No Good...Month :(](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/11/12/my-little-caboose-and-the-very-bad-horrible-no-good-month/) - [Portions reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline; and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The things that
- [You're Not the Boss of Me!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/06/10/youre-not-the-boss-of-me/) - [Portions reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Few things ignite a parent’s temper like defiance. It feels like a slap in the
- [The Taming of the Tantrum: A Toddler’s Perspective](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/11/24/the-taming-of-the-tantrum-a-toddlers-perspective/) - [From Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] So parents, here’s the scoop on tantrums: They’re your fault. Okay, okay, so maybe my toddlerhood contributes
- [A Tale of Two Tantrums~A Time-In vs. Time-Out Story](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/07/18/a-tale-of-two-tantrums-a-time-in-vs-time-out-story/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline; and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Mattie was hungry and tired…so, sooo hungry and so,
- [Practical, Gentle, Effective Discipline](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/09/30/practical-gentl-effective-discipline/) - [Portions reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Many people believe that gentle parenting
- ['Myths and Facts About Night Wakings' by Tracy Cassels, Ph.D. Candidate in Developmental Psychology - Friends of L.R.Knost Rock the Guest Posts while She Battles Cancer](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/09/30/myths-and-facts-about-night-wakings-by-tracy-cassels-ph-d-candidate-in-developmental-psychology-friends-of-l-r-knost-rock-the-guest-posts-while-she-battles-cancer/) - When you hear of most people talk of night-wakings in infancy, there seems to be a fear that somehow if they aren’t stopped (usually by a parent), one will be looking at long-term problems that will follow your infant into childhood and beyond. It’s really rather dramatic, especially for something that is so biologically normal
- [Parenting Through Cancer: Coping with Emotions](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/09/28/parenting-through-cancer-coping-with-emotions/) - “Bedtime. Go grab your toothbrush from the suitcase, okay?” “Why?” my eight-year-old asks. “It’s late, and we all need to sleep. Please go brush your teeth and get ready for bed,” I reply, distracted as I pack the last few things for my extended hospital stay after my surgery in the morning. “Why?” her determined voice
- ['Patience Doesn't Feel Patient' by Sarah Sprague - Friends of L.R.Knost Rock the Guest Posts while She Battles Cancer](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/09/26/patience-doesnt-feel-patient-by-sarah-sprague-friends-of-l-r-knost-rock-the-guest-posts-while-she-battles-cancer/) - They say that bravery doesn't feel brave or fearless because if you're not afraid it is something other than bravery. I guess that patience is one of those things, as well. From the outside it looks like calm and peace but from the inside it can feel more like the tested limits of self control.
- ['Encouraging Safe Negative Emotional Expression (i.e. Stopping the Peeing, Spitting & Kicking)' by Guggie Daly - Friends of L.R.Knost Rock the Guest Posts while She Battles Cancer](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/09/25/encouraging-safe-negative-emotional-expression-i-e-stopping-the-peeing-spitting-kicking-by-guggie-daly-friends-of-l-r-knost-rock-the-guest-posts-while-she-battles-cancer/) - A common stage that can start around age 2 but typically peaks by age 4 is the passive aggressive communication of negative feelings. This stage occurs on its own as a normal milestone because the child needs to develop verbal skills and emotional intelligence. But, for some children, the stage can be especially difficult due
- ['The Myth of Baby Sleep Regressions: What's Really Happening to Your Baby's Sleep?' by Pinky McKay - Friends of L.R.Knost Rock the Guest Posts While She Battles Cancer](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/09/23/the-myth-of-baby-sleep-regressions-whats-really-happening-to-your-babys-sleep-by-pinky-mckay-friends-of-l-r-knost-rock-the-guest-posts-while-she-battles-cancer/) - The 4 month sleep regression, the 12 month sleep regression, the 18 month sleep regression – what is happening? Of course, any time your baby’s sleep suddenly seems to go pear shaped , you wonder what am I doing wrong? Having a neat little term like ‘sleep regression’ gets you off the hook – it’s
- ['12 Ways to Get Past No' by Dr. Laura Markham - Friends of L.R.Knost Rock the Guest Posts while She Battles Cancer](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/09/22/12-ways-to-get-past-no-by-dr-laura-markham-friends-of-l-r-knost-rock-the-guest-posts-while-she-battles-cancer/) - "2 year-olds argue with their parents 20 to 25 times an hour." -- Study reported in Child Development Magazine Between 11 and 15 months, we learn a wonderful word: "No!" It's an ecstatic discovery. We learn we are separate, autonomous beings with a will of our own who can impact what happens in the world. We
- ['5 Keys to Setting Limits that Minimize Tantrums and Meltdowns' by Amy Bryant - Friends of L.R.Knost Rock the Guest Posts while She Battles Cancer](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/09/17/5-keys-to-setting-limits-that-minimize-tantrums-and-meltdowns-by-amy-bryant-friends-of-l-r-knost-rock-the-guest-posts-while-she-battles-cancer/) - Guiding children sometimes includes setting limits or boundaries, and is a necessary part of keeping our children safe and helping them learn about themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. And we can guide children and set limits with them in ways that minimize tantrums simply by creating an emotionally nurturing environment and by our approach to limit-setting. This is
- ['What I Believe He Will Believe' by Abby Theuring, MSW - Friends of L.R.Knost Rock the Guest Posts while She Battles Cancer](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/09/14/what-i-believe-he-will-believe-by-abby-theuring-msw-friends-of-l-r-knost-rock-the-guest-posts-while-she-battles-cancer/) - I came across the concept of Core Beliefs in grad school for Social Work. The idea hit home with me as I could relate to it on many levels in my personal life. I was able to identify my own Core Beliefs and see how these affected my thinking habits. It wasn’t until recently that
- [Jesus, The Gentle Parent](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/11/15/jesus-the-gentle-parent/) - [Excerpt reprinted from Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jesus, the Gentle Parent “…a great
- [10 Steps to Surviving the First Three Months with a Newborn](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/11/20/10-steps-to-surviving-the-first-three-months-with-a-newborn/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline; and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting also now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So, your precious baby has finally
- [Sandbox Soapbox: Toddler Insights](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/08/16/sandbox-soapbox-toddler-insights-2/) - [Excerpt from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As we step into the toddler zone,
- [Did Jesus have a Temper Tantrum?](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/08/12/did-jesus-have-a-temper-tantrum/) - [Excerpt reprinted from Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Jesus entered the temple courts and
- [When Things Get Physical: Hitting, Throwing, Kicking, and Biting](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/12/31/when-things-get-physical-hitting-throwing-kicking-and-biting/) - [Reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Toddlers and preschoolers are still in the early stages of learning to communicate verbally.
- [When Children Act Out ~ Reflecting Our Emotions](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/05/31/when-children-act-out-reflecting-our-emotions/) - [Excerpt from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Your sweet little four-year-old has suddenly started
- [7 Parenting Tips for Working from Home with Young Children](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/03/29/7-parenting-tips-working-from-home-with-young-children/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline; and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ With economies struggling all over the world,
- [Toxic Parenting: Spanking, Shaming, Threatening, Manipulating](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/07/19/toxic-parenting-spanking-shaming-threatening-manipulating/) - [Excerpt from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Want to help stop the bullying epidemic?
- [3 Simple Steps from Diapers to Potty ](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/08/03/3-simple-steps-from-diapers-to-pott/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I have an adorable little diaper-bottomed 26 month old who will never
- [Parenting for a Peaceful World (Guest post for Parenting Beyond Punishment)](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/06/20/parenting-for-a-peaceful-world-guest-post-for-parenting-beyond-punishment/) - [Guest post for Parenting Beyond Punishment with excerpt reprinted from Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Parenting crosses
- [Where did you learn love, child?](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/05/04/where-did-you-learn-love-child/) - [Reprinted from Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Where did you learn love, child? I felt
- [Grace has a Face...It's Yours](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/06/09/grace-has-a-face-its-yours/) - [Excerpt reprinted from Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Let the little children come to
- [200 Ways to Bless your Children with a Happy Childhood](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/09/27/200-ways-to-bless-your-children-with-a-happy-childhood/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline; and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Let's pack happiness into our children so the baggage
- [11 Tips to Beat the Dreary Weary Mama Blues](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/05/01/11-ways-to-overcome-the-dreary-weary-mama-blues/) - [Portions reprinted from Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Mountains of laundry. Piles of toys. Diapers and dishes and dust. Sticky fingerprints to wipe. Muddy shoeprints
- [Stealing God’s Gift: Free Will is a Gift to be Nurtured, Not a Curse to be Broken](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/05/31/stealing-gods-gift-free-will-is-a-gift-to-be-nurtured-not-a-curse-to-be-broken/) - [Excerpt reprinted from Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Let us then approach God’s throne
- [Tattered Tapestries: Weaving Trust Through the Chaos](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/05/04/tattered-tapestries-weaving-trust-through-the-chaos/) - [Reprinted from Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] “For I know the plans I have for
- [The Thoughtful Parent’s Guide to Positive Parenting Guides](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/07/15/thoughtful-parents-guide-to-positive-parenting-guides/) - Whether you are an expectant parent, a new parent, or a seasoned parent, looking for a parenting book that resonates with your beliefs can be almost as overwhelming as parenting itself. The choices are practically endless when it comes to mainstream (read: punitive) parenting guides. In fact, if you go to the library or browse
- [Transitioning from Cosleeping: A Toddler's Own Space at a Toddler's Own Pace](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/08/25/transitioning-from-cosleeping-a-toddlers-own-space-at-a-toddlers-own-pace/) - [Excerpt from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline, and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting also now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Looking for ways to gently
- [Hurting People Hurt People: Does Bullying Begin at Home?](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/05/25/hurting-people-hurt-people-does-bullying-begin-at-home/) - [Excerpt from Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline, and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “By words we learn thoughts, and
- [Breastfeeding: Manna from God](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/05/22/breastfeeding-manna-from-god/) - [Excerpt reprinted from Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “But we proved to be gentle
- [Spare the Rod: The Heart of the Matter](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/05/10/spare-the-rod-the-heart-of-the-matter-2/) - [Excerpt reprinted from Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Your rod and your staff, they
- [I Am Your Midnight Hug...](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/03/05/i-am-your-midnight-hug/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline; and Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Related posts: Tots to Teens~Communication
- [Fear Doesn’t Lead to Faith: Becoming Your Child's Safe Place](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/05/09/fear-doesnt-lead-to-faith-becoming-your-childs-safe-place/) - [Excerpt reprinted from Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages; Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood; and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] "Truly I tell you, unless you
- [To a Toddler Sharing is a 4 Letter Word~MINE!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/05/02/to-a-toddler-sharing-is-letter-word-mine/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Almost from the moment a baby is born, parents teach them not to share.
- [Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/05/01/jesus-the-gentle-parent-gentle-christian-parenting/) - Jesus, the Gentle Parent: Gentle Christian Parenting by L.R.Knost Intelligent, Well-Researched, Compassionate ~ L.R.Knost has done it again. With her compassionate tone, relational style, and intelligent, well-researched writing, Jesus, the Gentle Parent is like a refreshing, peaceful walk through the scriptures with a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. This book differs from Two Thousand Kisses a
- [A Return to Childhood](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/02/22/a-return-to-childhood/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] There is such a rush these days to get children sleeping through the night,
- [A Place for Me](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/02/17/a-place-for-me/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] As a child, I loved to find a little ‘hidey-hole’ and tuck
- [Jesus, the Gentle Parent - Cover Reveal!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/03/31/jesus-the-gentle-parent-cover-reveal/) - My next book will be released early in May, and I'm so excited and yet so nervous about it. This book is a departure from my first three books in that it focuses on Christian parenting and takes on Dobson, Ezzo, Pearl, Tripp, and others who use the Bible to intimidate parents into believing that they have to demand instant obedience,
- [10 Ways to Play with Your Children when Play is the Last Thing on Your Mind](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/03/16/10-ways-to-play-with-your-children-when-play-is-the-last-thing-on-your-mind/) - [Portions reprinted from Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Let’s be honest. Parents are adults, and not every adult is comfortable sitting on
- [Bizarre Anti-Cosleeping Ads in Milwaukee a Red Herring?](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/11/16/bizarre-anti-cosleeping-ads-in-milwaukee-a-red-herring/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Milwaukee, the local government has declared war on cosleeping. Billboards and signs with scary images of babies next to huge
- [Bridge Over Troubled Waters~Parenting a 'Problem' Child](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/08/24/bridge-over-troubled-watersparenting-a-problem-child/) - [Portions reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] We all have times when we struggle, when life gets hard, when stresses
- [12 Steps to Gentle Parenting: A Year of Baby Steps to a Happier Family](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/01/01/12-steps-to-gentle-parenting/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It’s been said that it takes twenty-one days to make or break
- [The Problem with Punishment](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/02/10/the-problem-with-punishment/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Want to know a dirty, little secret about punishment? It doesn’t work.
- [Gentle Discipline Resource Guide](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/11/21/practical-gentle-discipline/) - [Portions reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost available November 2013; Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood now available on Amazon.] Many people believe that gentle parenting is a form of unparenting, but nothing could
- [Hitting Doesn't Lead to Hugging: Parenting an Angry Teen](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/02/26/hitting-doesnt-lead-to-hugging-parenting-an-angry-teen/) - [Reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The teen years can hit a family with the force of a hurricane. Parents who
- [All the 'Right' Parenting Moves](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/08/06/all-the-right-parenting-moves/) - [Portions reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Gentle Parenting doesn't cure childhood because childhood isn't a disease. It doesn't fix children because
- ['The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline'](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/10/31/the-gentle-parent-positive-practical-effective-discipline/) - I'm so excited to share the release of The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline, the third book in the Little Hearts Handbook series! The first reviews are in, and The Gentle Parent has already received 5-Star ratings and been called "food for a gentle parent's soul" and "reassuring, relevant, and relatable for parents with children
- [Helping Unique Learners Find Their Genius ♥](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/08/27/helping-unique-learners-find-their-genius-2/) - [From Raising Bookworms: Life, Learning, and Literacy by L.R.Knost available 2014; Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline now available on Amazon] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Homeschooling a unique learner can be challenging simply because they don't get the benefit
- [The Gift of a Strong-Willed Child](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/11/29/the-gift-of-a-strong-willed-child/) - [Reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] There are some children who are born into the world with the incredible life-gift of
- [Helping Unique Learners Find Their Genius](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/07/24/helping-unique-learners-find-their-genius/) - [From Raising Bookworms: Life, Learning, and Literacy by L.R.Knost available 2014; Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Homeschooling a unique learner can be challenging simply because they
- [If You Give A Toddler A Book...](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/01/23/if-you-give-a-toddler-a-book/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you give a toddler a book He’ll climb into your lap
- [Babywearing Basics Resource Guide](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/05/14/babywearing-basics-resource-guide/) - [Portions reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Wearing your baby against your heart is one of
- [The Gift of Breastfeeding!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/11/22/the-weekly-readeraugust-1-2011/) - [Portions reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] A newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in
- [Breastfeeding, Babywearing & Bouncing Back into Shape after Baby](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/06/24/breastfeeding-babywearing-bouncing-back-into-shape-after-baby/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is no such thing as a 'miracle' weight-loss plan, but living a
- [When Toddlers Become Teens](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/01/28/when-toddlers-become-teens/) - [Portions reprinted from Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ With society's propensity for blaming social issues on 'kids these days,' and
- [Sexting: Irresponsible at Seventeen Magazine](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/01/20/sexting-irresponsible-at-seventeen-magazine/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In this digital era not only is the world available literally at our
- [The Bookshelf: Tips, Tools & Techniques for Sharing a Love of Reading with Children](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/07/30/the-bookshelf-tips-tools-and-techniques-for-sharing-a-love-of-reading-with-children/) - [Portions reprinted with permission from Raising Bookworms: Life, Learning, and Literacy by L.R.Knost available November 2014; Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I would be most content
- [TWO MILLION Reads Celebration!!!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/01/14/two-million-reads-celebration/) - What an amazing thing to know that my gentle parenting articles have now been read over TWO MILLION times by people from more than 200 countries around the globe! Visitors have logged in from such wonderfully exotic places as Fiji, Nepal, Rwanda, Cameroon, the Congo, Malawi, Montserrat, Seychelles, Madagascar, and many, many more! To say a huge 'Thank You' to all
- [Five Gentle Tools for Handling Lying](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/04/03/five-gentle-tools-for-handling-lying/) - [Reprinted from Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available through Amazon and other major retailers.] The line between fantasy and reality is very blurry for small children. They still believe in
- [Baby Led Weaning](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/12/15/baby-led-weaning/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available through Amazon and other major retailers.] As babies grow from the newborn stage, through infancy, and into the toddler years, there
- [Making Moving Easier for Children](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/05/03/making-moving-easier-for-children/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Transitions are hard on everyone, and when the whole family is affected such as
- [Parenting in Public: Toddler Time!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/01/06/parenting-in-public-toddler-time-2/) - [Reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] You're sitting in a restaurant waiting the prerequisite ten to fifteen minutes for your food
- [Reading Challenge 2014!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2014/01/02/reading-challenge-2014/) - [Portions reprinted from Raising Bookworms: Life, Learning, and Literacy by L.R.Knost available 2014; Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline now available on Amazon] Experts agree that the single best way to turn children on to
- [Why Whining is a Win!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/07/24/why-whining-is-a-win-2/) - [Reprinted from Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available through Amazon and other major retailers.] It’s seven o’clock and you’re finishing up the dishes before starting bedtime baths. And then it
- [Toddlers, Tantrums, and Time-in’s, Oh my!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/12/29/toddlers-tantrums-and-time-ins-oh-my-2/) - [Reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When a little person feels frustrated, overwhelmed, or just plain old out-of-sorts (read: tantrum
- [Rethinking Tattling](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/08/12/rethinking-tattling-2/) - [Portions reprinted from Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available through Amazon and other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “She won’t share!” “He took my crayon!” “They won’t let me play with them!”
- [Two Thousand Connection Points a Day: Attachment Parenting Beyond Infancy](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/12/26/two-thousand-connection-points-a-day/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From kicking and rolling and stretching to being lulled to sleep by
- [The Incredible Power of the Whisper](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/07/03/the-incredible-power-of-the-whisper/) - [Reprinted from Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a whisper is worth two thousand when it comes
- [The Great Santa Claus Debate](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/12/22/the-great-santa-claus-debate-2/) - [By L.R.Knost, best-selling author of The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ St.Nicholas was just a man, but he was a man with a mission. Born in
- [Letter from a Teenage Son Who Was Spanked as a Small Child](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/07/13/letter-from-a-teenage-son/) - [L.R.Knost, best-selling author of The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A gentle mama overseas gave me permission to share parts of our email
- [The Terrible Trouble with Toothbrushing: A Toddler's Perspective](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/06/27/the-terrible-trouble-with-toothbrushing-a-toddlers-perspective/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] A Toddler Speaks... Okay, let's just get right to the point. I don't
- [Stepping in When Parents are Out-of-Control](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/06/10/stepping-in-when-parents-are-out-of-control/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Parents often ask how they can gently and effectively approach a parent who
- [Sandbox Soapbox: Toddler Insights](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/02/11/sandbox-soapbox-toddler-insights/) - [Portions reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You look a little frazzled, Dude. Hard day?
- [The Twelve Elves of Christmas~An Advent Storybook](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/12/03/the-twelve-elves-of-christmasan-advent-storybook/) - [By L.R.Knost, best-selling author of The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ********************* "If you love all of the Elf on a Shelf ideas floating around the internet,
- [7 Tips and Traditions to Make Giving a Standard of Living](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/11/11/7-tips-and-traditions-to-make-giving-a-standard-of-living/) - [By L.R.Knost, best-selling author of The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As we head toward Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, I wanted to share some of the wonderful ideas
- [Celebrating Jesus with a Santa Claus Christmas](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/11/03/celebrating-jesus-with-santa-claus-christmas/) - [By L.R.Knost, best-selling author of The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ********************* ***I Believe in Santa Claus*** Who does this describe? A bearded, good-hearted man A generous
- [The 'NO' Zone](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/06/27/the-no-zone-2/) - [Portions reprinted from Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] The life of a small child is comprised of a daily onslaught of tempting surfaces begging for
- [Picky Eater? Here's Help!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/06/14/picky-eater-heres-help/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I was one of those children who was incredibly picky when it
- [Death of a Butterfly: Helping Children Cope with Loss](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/06/01/death-of-a-butterflychildren-loss/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] My little Funny Face accidentally killed a butterfly today. Her sweet little heart is broken, poor thing. We’re
- [Are You a Parent 'Reject'?](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/11/08/are-you-a-parent-reject/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Capri points at the front door every morning and says, “Daddy, go!” Her daddy
- [Whispers Through Time ~ Book Reviews, Author Interviews & Book Trailer](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/06/19/whispers-through-time-book-trailer-and-tour-schedule/) - My first book trailer! This was sooooo fun. My children had a blast making it! My toddler decided she was going to join me during my segment, lol, so you'll see me chatting with her a few times. Nothing wrong with a glimpse of real life, though, right? So, without further ado, here is the official
- [Two Thousand Kisses a Day~Book Reviews & Author Interviews](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/03/09/two-thousand-kisses-a-day-virtual-book-tour/) - Book Reviews, Author Interviews, and Chapter Breakdown: The Natural Parent Magazine 'The Birth Story of a Book' Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages is an introduction to the ideas behind gentle parenting and provides practical examples of its application in each of the developmental stages of childhood such as the
- [The Age of Fear: 8 Tips to Help Young Children Cope with Anxiety](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/05/09/the-age-of-fear-tips-to-help-young-children-and-anxiety/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Your once fearless five-year-old suddenly refuses to leave your side at the park
- [Backtalk is Communication…LISTEN](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/07/08/backtalk-is-communicationlisten/) - [Reprinted from Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available through Amazon and other major retailers.] With more than 90% of parents admitting to spanking or otherwise physically punishing their children
- [300+ Nicknames for Your Babykins...Doodlebug...Snugglebunny...](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/10/19/300-nicknames-for-your-babykins-doodlebug-snugglebunny/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] After nine months of googling, polling family and friends, making list after list, and
- [The Color of Change](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/04/16/the-color-of-change/) - [Portions reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So few parents today were raised peacefully and respectfully by their own parents
- [Babies Do Not Manipulate-They Communicate](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/11/19/babies-do-not-manipulate-they-communicate/) - [Portions reprinted from Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On a recent trip to the park, I overheard a parent ranting
- [11 Reasons Breastfeeding my Toddler ROCKS!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/03/08/11-reasons-breastfeeding-my-toddler-rocks/) - [Portions reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost available on Amazon and other major retailers. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline now also available.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As a mother of six, I’ve been breastfeeding babies and
- [Baby on the Way! 25 Tips to Prepare Children for a New Sibling](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/08/26/baby-on-the-way-25-tips-to-prepare-children-for-a-new-sibling/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pregnancy is a time of introspection, excitement, and, often, anxiety for most new
- [Changing the World, One Little Heart at a Time](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/11/09/changing-the-world-one-little-heart-at-a-time/) - [Portions reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A recent article in the UK based news outlet, The Telegraph, shared
- [Toddler Fighting Sleep? 20 Peaceful Sleepy-Time Tips](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/09/07/toddler-fighting-sleep-20-peaceful-sleepy-time-tips/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages, Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood, and The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Toddlers are infinitely curious little dynamos that may seem like clones of the
- [Toddlers, Tantrums, and Time-Ins, Oh My! ](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/10/06/toddlers-tantrums-and-time-ins-oh-my/) - [Portions reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood and Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] When a little person feels frustrated, overwhelmed, or just plain old out-of-sorts (read: tantrum
- [Testing the Boundaries~What's A Parent To Do?](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/12/28/challenging-behaviorgentle-parenting-style/) - [Portions reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Challenging behavior in our children can be really…well, challenging! How do you 'handle' a child
- [When Children Hit~10 Tips for Parents](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/06/19/when-children-hit10-tips-for-parents/) - [Portions reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline by L.R.Knost. Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood also available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] Toddlers and preschoolers are still in the early stages of learning to communicate verbally. Add
- [Babes and Boundaries~A Gentle Parenting Perspective](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/02/03/babes-and-boundariesa-gentle-parenting-perspective/) - [Reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost. Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood also now available on Amazon] Parenting is soooo tiring and frustrating at times. Sometimes you just want to sit a small child down and say, "Do you know how much
- [21 Parent Savvy Pinterest People to Follow](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/01/19/20-parent-savvy-pinterest-people-to-follow/) - I don't know about you, but I'm a certified pin-addict! I love finding excellent parenting advice, creative play ideas, unique learning tips, inspiring craft projects, and so, so much more all in one convenient location where I can organize them and have them literally at my fingertips whenever the need arises. Here are a few of my best Pinterest 'finds'
- [Imagination is the Language of Childhood](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/04/12/imagination-is-the-language-of-childhood/) - If "play is the work of childhood," as Fred Rogers so aptly put it, then imagination is truly the language of childhood. Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resources is focused on helping parents to see things from their children's perspective in order to connect and communicate, guide and inspire,
- [Easy Peasy DIY Parenting Tools](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/07/13/easy-peasy-diy-parenting-tools/) - [Reprinted from The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline available November 2013; Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost now available on Amazon] I am not crafty AT ALL. Last year I tried to make these cute coffee bean candles for Christmas and
- [Authors and Social Media: Book Promotion 101](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/04/05/authors-and-social-media-book-promotion-101/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages and Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood now available on Amazon.] There was a time when authors could focus solely on honing their craft...obsessing over each word choice, laboring to perfect the cadence of
- [Loss-Colored Glasses](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/06/05/loss-colored-glasses/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages] Four years ago today I lost my son, Sammy. Someone once asked me how you get over losing a child. I told them you don't. It becomes part of who you are, how you view others, how you interact
- [One Slippery Sock & Other Silly Tools for your Parenting Toolbox](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/02/04/one-slippery-sock-other-silly-tools-for-your-parenting-toolbox/) - They say laughter is the best medicine. While that may be true, there are other important uses for the tincture of silliness that should not be overlooked! Here are a few: Your two-year-old digs his heels in at bedtime in an Oscar-worthy imitation of a mule. Give the ‘one slippery sock’ routine a try. Put
- [100 Ways to tell the Difference between a Child and a Weed...in case you were wondering](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/08/08/100-ways-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-child-and-a-weed/) - [Portions reprinted with permission from Whispers Through Time: Communication Through the Ages and Stages of Childhood by L.R.Knost available June 2013; Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] I visited a home recently where I witnessed something heartbreaking. A young couple who deeply
- [A Mother's Day Wish](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/05/09/a-mothers-day-wish/) - [By L.R.Knost, author Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages now available on Amazon] A Mother's Day wish for moms who change the world everyday because they are the world to a little heart ♥ Related posts: 11 Ways to Overcome the Dreary Weary Mama Blues 7 Parenting Tips for Working from Home
- [Fairy Tales~The Lost Treasure of 'Once upon a time...'](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/08/22/fairy-talesthe-lost-treasure-of-once-upon-a-time/) - [Portions reprinted with permission from Raising Bookworms: Tips, Tools & Techniques for Sharing a Love of Reading with Children by L.R.Knost available June 2014; Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost now available.] ~~~~~~~ Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children
- [Raising Super Readers~The MARVELous Power of Comic Books!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/03/01/raising-super-readers-the-marvelous-power-of-comic-books/) - Captain America made his comic book debut on this day in 1941. He embodied the American Dream, a nobody who became a somebody, an everyday, struggling, working class American who became a hero. For Captain America, the dream became a reality because of a diabolical villain trying to take over the world and a risky
- [Bubble-Wrapped Kids? You bet!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/05/04/bubble-wrapped-kids-you-bet/) - [By L.R.Knost, author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages now available on Amazon and through other major retailers.] There is a lot of debate in the blogosphere about Helicopter Parenting and Bubble-Wrapped or Cotton-Wool Kids. I make no apologies for protecting my children. They say crime is down. Maybe per capita
- [Celebrating One MILLION Pageviews!!!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/03/20/celebrating-one-million-pageviews/) - I am humbled and amazed (but clearly not speechless! ;) ) to know that the articles I write here on Little Hearts have been read one MILLION times. A MILLION! That's 1,000,000! Wow! And that's not all. My site stats have logged readers from 123 countries spanning the globe reading my site in the last two weeks alone! They're not just accidentally landing
- [The Trouble With Kids Today](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/06/03/the-trouble-with-kids-today/) - [Portions reprinted from Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost available on Amazon] "People are telling parents like me that we are failing our children because we practice controlled discipline in our homes. I say: the children that are raised without it are the ones being abused and
- [Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/02/20/two-thousand-kisses-a-day-gentle-parenting-through-the-ages-and-stages/) - Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages now available on Amazon: ~The birth story of a book~ A mother is born… Many years ago (26 to be exact!), a small, scared, pregnant, teenage girl walked down the aisle to her tall, scared, clueless, young man and they
- [Little Hearts Handbooks: Vote for Your Favorite Author Picture to Enter to Win a Pre-Release Copy!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/12/20/little-hearts-handbooks-vote-for-your-favorite-author-picture-to-enter-to-win-a-pre-release-copy/) - [Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages by L.R.Knost now available. #14 on Amazon's Top 100 New Releases in parenting!] A winner has been chosen! For more opportunities to win a Little Hearts Handbook, follow Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resources by subscribing to receive updates from this website, on Face Book, Pinterest,
- [Pinterest Savvy~Meet the Author](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2013/02/07/pinterest-savvymeet-the-author/) - Today only, Pinterest Savvy is FREE on Kindle! To celebrate, Melissa Taylor is giving away a Kindle Fire HD on her blog, Imagination Soup! If you're like me you probably heard about Pinterest from a friend, signed up for an account and pinned a few cool pictures, but really had no clue what Pinterest really had to offer. I know I found myself trying to
- [8 Tips for Raising Bookworms](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/02/09/tips-for-raising-bookworms/) - A young girl is curled up in an old, over-stuffed armchair, totally absorbed in the pages of a book. A television sits nearby, silent and black with jealousy. In a corner, a computer gathers dust in concert with an abandoned gaming system. No one would guess that this girl lost in the world of Regency
- [My Renaissance Girl](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/02/23/my-renaissance-girl/) - There’s another teenager in our house! My Renaissance Girl turned thirteen this week. It’s hard to believe my little preemie who started her days in the NICU, came home at 3 lbs 13 oz on an apnea/heart monitor, has struggled with severe dyslexia, sensory and auditory processing disorders, vestibular issues, attention deficit disorder, and more, is now
- [Judgey McJudgerton~In Defense of Parents Judging Other Parents](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/12/28/judgey-mcjudgertonin-defense-of-parents-judging-other-parents/) - judgment (n.): the formation of an opinion after consideration or deliberation; an authoritative opinion; the ability to form an educated opinion using discernment, wisdom, and common sense There is typically a backlash in the form of accusations of judgmentalism and intolerance whenever a passionate opinion is publically expressed, and that is no less true in
- [Our Children, Our World, Our Responsibility](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/12/17/our-children-our-world-our-responsibility/) - My heart is broken. I've lost a child to stillbirth and many more to miscarriage, so I know loss all too well, and yet I have a six-year-old and can't even imagine what the parents of the twenty precious children slain in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are going through. The stray toys and shoes left
- [A Toddler's 12 Days of Christmas](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/12/12/a-toddlers-12-days-of-christmas/) - On the first day of Christmas, my toddler gave to me A necklace of macaroni. On the second day of Christmas, my toddler gave to me 2 peek-a-boos and a necklace of macaroni. On the third day of Christmas, my toddler gave to me 3 bear hugs, 2 peek-a-boos, and a necklace of macaroni. On
- [It’s Okay to Praise Your Child, Just Like it's Okay to ‘Like’ this Post](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/06/28/its-okay-to-praise-your-child-like-this-pos/) - As writers, we’ve all had the experience of publishing a piece we’ve worked hard putting together, and then posting it to Facebook, sharing it on Twitter, and pinning it on Pinterest…and having it just sit there, unliked, unshared, untweeted, and unpinned. Now, logically, we might know that only a small percentage of our audience sees
- [Homemade Infant Formula~An Alternative to Commercial Formulas?](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/12/06/homemade-infant-formulaan-alternative-to-commercial-formulas/) - At Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resources, we promote and support breastfeeding as the best source of all a baby's nutritional needs for the first year and beyond. But we also recognize that there are cases in which a mother has a legitimate supply issue, a medical issue, has to be on medications that are contraindicated in
- [Bookish & Craftastic Advent Ideas](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/11/29/bookish-craftastic-advent-ideas/) - The countdown to Christmas is about to begin, so here are some of my all-time favorite book-related and crafty ideas for a fun and meaningful Advent! Book Advent~Every year I put away all of our Christmas and winter-themed books and then pull them out on the 1st of December to make a Picturebook Christmas Tree. We read one each evening for a bedtime
- [Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids~An Interview with Dr. Laura Markham](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/11/29/peaceful-parent-happy-kidsan-interview-with-dr-laura-markham/) - Dr. Laura Markham's website, AhaParenting.com, is one of my favorite go-to resources to share with parents. With sound advice based on clinical and personal experience and supported by research, Dr. Markham offers excellent guidance for parents looking for help in their gentle parenting journeys. Now, there's a new resource from Dr. Markham that I'm delighted to share with you: her new parenting guide,
- [25 Reasons NOT to Keep Your Children Busy](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/06/08/25-reasons-not-to-keep-your-children-busy/) - 1.) Books + Time + Imagination = Endless possibilities! Want to raise a bookworm? Try interest-inspired summer reading instead of summer reading lists. Books come to life when read with our hearts, not just our minds! 2.) There are forts to be built, people! It is in the nooks and niches we carve out
- [Alphabet Fun~Imagination from A to Z!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/01/25/alphabet-fun/) - Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. ~Albert Einstein Imagination is the language of childhood, so speaking their language when introducing our language only makes sense. Let's ditch the flashcards, turn off the educational dvd’s, and throw out the worksheets because learning is child’s play! In Fun with Funoodles we
- [Fun with Funoodles!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/08/07/fun-with-funoodles/) - "It's fun to have fun, but you have to know how...If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good!" ~Dr. Seuss Lots of ideas for non-pool uses of pool noodles have been floating (hee hee) around Pinterest for weeks now. Since we live in Florida, pool toys are in abundant
- [A Mile In Their Shoes](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/03/10/a-mile-in-their-shoes/) - Before you judge someone, walk a mile in their shoes. ~Unknown My mother always taught me to think about things from other people’s perspective before reacting to them, a life lesson that has translated into the empathetic, gentle style of parenting I teach, write about, and follow with my own children. Discerning what other people
- [25 Must-Have Books for Preschool Bookworms](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/10/07/25-must-have-books-for-preschool-bookworms/) - Bookworm weighs in on must-have books for your children in Little Hearts’ How to Build a Home Library for Bookworms from Tots to Teens series. Check out 25 Must-Have Books for Baby Bookworms and 25 Must-Have Books for Toddler Bookworms, and check back for 25 Must-Have Books for Early Elementary Bookworms, 25 Must-Have Books for Tween Bookworms,
- [25 Must-Have Books for Toddler Bookworms](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/09/12/25-must-have-books-for-toddler-bookworms/) - Bookworm weighs in on must-have books for your children in Little Hearts' How to Build a Home Library for Bookworms from Tots to Teens series. Check out 25 Must-Have Books for Baby Bookworms and 25 Must-Have Books for Preschool Bookworms, and watch for 25 Must-Have Books for Early Elementary Bookworms, 25 Must-Have Books for Tween Bookworms, 25
- [25 Must-Have Books for Baby Bookworms](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/09/04/25-must-have-books-for-baby-bookworms/) - Bookworm weighs in on must-have books for your children in Little Hearts' How to Build a Home Library for Bookworms from Tots to Teens series. Check out 25 Must-Have Books for Toddler Bookworms and 25 Must-Have Books for Preschool Bookworms, and watch for 25 Must-Have Books for Early Elementary Bookworms, 25 Must-Have Books for Tween Bookworms, 25 Must-Have Books for
- [Love, Play, Learn!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/08/12/love-play-learn/) - “Since we can't know what knowledge will be most needed in the future, it is senseless to try to teach it in advance. Instead, we should try to turn out people who love learning so much and learn so well that they will be able to learn whatever needs to be learned.” ~John Holt A
- [Bringing Up Binary: Raising an Obedient Computer](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/07/09/bringing-up-binary-raising-an-obedient-computer/) - Dear Customer Service, I think my computer needs professional help. I just don't know what to do anymore. It won't respond to me half of the time, and the other half its response is so slow it might as well not respond at all! I need help, and I don't know where else to turn. Here's the story:
- [4th of July Fun!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/07/03/4th-of-july-fun/) - We've been trying out some Pinterest ideas and creating a few of our own for the 4th and thought we'd share! Here are our very own fruit gummie snacks made from jello and water. They taste like gummies. They feel like gummies. They have lots of cool shapes like gummies. But they don't have HFCS like gummies!
- [My Little Caboose and the Very Bad, No Good...Month :(](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/08/31/a-confession-and-a-challenge/) - ~The Confession~ This adorable little person has been a royal pain in the ‘caboose’ for the last few weeks. She has whined, cried, ignored direct requests, climbed on me, hung on me, played with her food, snatched things from the baby, been in my face and space incessantly, and on and on. And the more
- [Painting the World](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/06/22/painting-the-world/) - Homeschooling is so fun :) My children have been asking questions lately about where different countries are, so I let their interest inspire us to take a trip 'around the world.' Of course, I can't afford a vacation even as far as the beach right now, and it's only forty-five minutes away! So our trip
- [Listen to Our Babies, Heal Our Nation:  Bloggers Unite to Humanize Babies](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/06/21/listen-to-our-babies-heal-our-nation-bloggers-unite-to-humanize-babies/) - July 1-8, 2012 The US has some of the highest rates of depression, anxiety, cancer, and other diseases in the world. Every year our government puts billions of dollars into funding programs that attempt to address these issues. The efforts are consistently ineffective. We are the leaders of the free world and we must remain
- [Positive Parenting Crusaders!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/11/10/30-days-of-thankfulnessday-9positive-parenting-crusaders/) - I am part of an amazing online community of writers who tirelessly work to promote positive parenting through sharing information, research, and personal experiences and observations. Here are just a few: Attachment Parenting International shared this touching story from Astrid Lindgren, author of Pippi Longstocking and children's rights activist ~ ~Never Violence~ When I was about 20 years old,
- [Shared Journeys~Attachment Parenting](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/03/25/shared-journeysattachment-parenting/) - Parenting is far more a journey than a destination. As parents we are always learning, always researching, always growing, always adjusting. Sharing our journeys is one way we can support and encourage each other along the way! Here are some really unique ways mamas are sharing their attachment/natural/gentle parenting experiences you might enjoy: The
- [The Other Baby Book~An Interview with the Author](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/04/19/the-other-baby-bookan-interview-with-the-author/) - I'm honored to be a part of the Virtual Book Tour for the release of The Other Baby Book~A Natural Approach to Baby's First Year! From their profile: Ready to get your cradle rocked? What if the “rules” of modern motherhood were turned upside down? What if you knew your baby won’t “spoil” if you
- [Spirit-Led Parenting: From Fear to Freedom in Baby's First Year](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/04/10/spirit-led-parenting-from-fear-to-freedom-in-babys-first-year/) - I'm so pleased to be a part of the Virtual Book Tour for the release of Spirit-Led Parenting: From Fear to Freedom in Baby’s First Year by Megan Tietz and Laura Oyer. At the moment, I'm working on an article on some of the misconceptions that have led to the rise of some awful and destructive parenting practices
- [Easter Eggs, an Empty Tomb, and an Exploding Dishwasher](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/04/08/easter-eggs-an-empty-tomb-and-an-exploding-dishwasher/) - Life with kids is messy. Just ask God. He’s got a whole planet of them, and the scrapes they get themselves into are the stuff of legends, literally! Luckily for us, He’s the best. parent. ever. That’s one of the things I like best about Easter, celebrating the Original Gentle Parent, the Author of Intentional
- [Avenging Childhood~The Change Makers](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/04/06/avenging-childhoodthe-change-makers/) - As I drove out of my driveway this afternoon, I glanced up and saw The Avengers racing around my neighbor’s yard, intent on fighting crime (or each other or the dog or some dragonflies, lol). It made my heart so happy to see childhood…just real, everyday, the-way-children-through-the-ages-have-played kind of childhood at its most honest and
- [Play~Bubbles and Babies and Butterflies](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/03/29/playbubbles-and-babies-and-butterflies/) - Sunshiny days fly on butterfly wings Filled with wading pools, sidewalk chalk, springy-time things Bubbles and babies and bear-bottomed rompers Mudpies and magpies and jump-rope trick jumpers Swinging and sliding and climbing and running Learning, discovering, growing, becoming No time to waste they are seizing the day The work of a child is simply to
- [The Many Adventures of My Little Pooh Bear](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/03/20/the-many-adventures-of-my-little-pooh-bear/) - "There is nothing that human beings do, know, think, hope, and fear that has not been attempted, experienced, practiced, or at least anticipated in children's play.”~Heidi Britz-Crecelius As A.A.Milne wrote in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, we went on a long
- [Seuss-ified~Craft-astic~Snack-errific~Education-cool~Fun!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/02/27/a-seuss-birthdaya-world-book-dayand-the-release-of-the-lorax/) - "You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child!" Seussville~Read Across America March 1st is World Book Day, and March 2nd is Dr. Seuss' Birthday Extravaganza which includes the release of the much-anticipated new movie, The Lorax! If you're a
- [Co-sleeping Safely~Is it possible? Decide for yourself! ](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/08/09/co-sleeping-safelyis-it-possible-decide-for-yourself/) - SIDS: The Latest Research on How Sleeping With Your Baby is Safe | Dr. Sears Official Website | Pare Dr. Sears is considered the leading authority on gentle/attachment parenting and is a proponent of co-sleeping. Here he examines the research linking decreased SIDS risks with the increase in co-sleeping rates. Dr. Sears~ "Here are some ways to educate
- [The Elves and the Homemaker](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2012/02/27/the-elves-and-the-homemaker/) - You’ve all heard the story of the industrious, magical little elves who went behind the poor, but good-hearted, shoemaker and finished his work for him, saving his shop and rewarding him for his hard work. This is not that story… Once upon a time there was a kind, hard-working homemaker named Elvimama. She had five
- [Beautiful Minds](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/11/08/30-days-of-thankfulnessday-8unique-learners/) - I'm thankful for unique learners! My SPD/SLD/ADD (Sensory Processing Disorder, Specific Learning Disability-Dyslexia, Visual and Auditory Processing Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder, etc) sweetie, aka Renaissance Girl, has raised the bar on my homeschooling skills more times than I can count. Her beautiful mind sees the world through a unique lens similar to those of historical icons such as Thomas Edison, Leonardo Da
- [A Craft-astic Holiday or One Craft-aster After Another (and loving it!)](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/12/01/a-craftastic-holiday-craftaster-after-another/) - This is for all you mamas who see the creative projects and crafts and cute baking on Pinterest and wish you were the kind of 'crafty mama' who could whip together such adorableness for your little ones. I, too, wish I was a crafty mama and have pinned so many great ideas and tried a few with...let's just say less-than-stellar results, lol. But
- [30 Days of Thanksgiving~Day 24~Traditions!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/11/24/30-days-of-thanksgivingday-24traditions/) - I am thankful for traditions! For me, tradition is synonymous with home and family. Whether it’s my personal home and family or my home country and people, our traditions define who we are, bind us together, and give us roots. The knowledge, unity, and security that come from our traditions give
- [30 Days of Thankfulness~Day 23~Little Chefs!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/11/23/30-days-of-thankfulnessday-23little-chefs/) - I am thankful for little chefs! "Everyone is trying to accomplish something big, not realizing that life is made up of little things" Frank Howard Clark These adorable turkeys from Our Best Bites are one of the cute Thanksgiving treats my little chefs and I are making (or trying to make, lol) this year.
- [30 Days of Thankfulness~Day 21~Fruit!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/11/21/by-their-fruit-they-will-be-known/) - I am thankful for fruit! ~By Their Fruit They Will Be Known~ “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23) Love ~ Many parents say they make their parenting choices out of love, and I believe that is so very true, but if God
- [Glimpses](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/07/30/glimpses/) - Trees blowing against a sodden grey sky, Anxious for a promise Kept In cool wisps of life Falling I wish all promises were kept I wish daddies didn’t leave Little girls dancing, dancing, Looking, hoping Abandoned Little girls don’t understand Forever Bad dad I wish ‘I do’ didn’t mean Maybe To 41%
- [Gratitude is an Attitude!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/10/09/gratitude-is-an-attitude/) - When it comes down to it, gratitude is all about attitude! ~~~~~ I can moan about being overwhelmed with life, or I can be overwhelmed with joy by life's blessings. I can complain about all the extra work that comes with a new school year, or I can happily embrace a new beginning.
- [A September to Remember: Unraveling What I've Knit Together](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/30/a-september-to-remember-unraveling-what-ive-knit-together/) - Here's my very last ~A September to Remember~ guest post! I'll be sharing a wrap-up soon of all the wonderful 'vintage finds' shared by these awesome writers. So enjoy this last, but so very not least, post from a very raw and honest Zoie @ TouchstoneZ. (Loss mentioned) ~~~~Unraveling What I've Knit Together~~~ I have early memories
- [A September to Remember: Too Beautiful for Earth~Heaven's Newest Angel Baby](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/29/a-september-to-remember-too-beautiful-for-earthheavens-newest-angel-baby/) - As I wrap up ~A September to Remember~ with such a grateful heart to all my friends who shared their 'vintage treasures' with me, I've chosen a final few posts to share as a lead in to October's Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Here is a touching post from Theresa at NurturingtheNaturalMama. Be aware
- [A September to Remember: Books Spanning Generations](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/23/a-september-to-remember-books-spanning-generations/) - Today's guest for ~A September to Remember~ is Audra Rundle from Little One Books! ~~Books Spanning Generations~~ My baby is growing – rapidly. I know this because my belly is growing rapidly. My excitement to meet my little cherub is growing exponentially, and books are a huge part of the stimulus. I am
- [College for Struggling Learners](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/21/college-for-struggling-learners/) - by Lee Binz The HomeScholar Learning to Compensate Dealing with learning challenges is difficult, but in high school, it can become seriously concerning. You don't have to be afraid! With the great student to teacher ratio of homeschooling, and the love for your child, you have what it takes! Debbie was at her
- [A September to Remember~Journey to Grace-based Discipline](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/21/a-september-to-rememberjourney-to-grace-based-discipline/) - Up next in ~A September to Remember~ is The Peaceful Housewife with a 'vintage post' about modeling grace in our parenting. Lovely! ~~~To the Time Out Corner!~~~ As I’ve blogged about previously, we are on a new journey into grace based discipline in our house. I am learning so much about Christ from my children
- [A September to Remember~Unschooling and Unparenting: What’s In a Label](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/20/a-september-to-rememberunschooling-and-unparenting-what’s-in-a-label/) - Jen from The Path Less Taken is our next ~September to Remember~ guest! ~~Unschooling and Unparenting: What's In a Label~~ A few years ago, there was a piece on one of those nightly new programs (20/20, Dateline, or something similar) entitled, “The Dark Side of Homeschooling.” Against my better judgment, I watched it. The story
- [A September to Remember: Babies deal with stress naturally](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/18/a-september-to-remember-babies-deal-with-stress-naturally/) - Today's guest poster for ~A September to Remember~ is Leslie from THE MOM: INFORMED. Be sure to head over and check out her site! Stress. I have it, you have it, and chances are even your kids feel it. To deal with stress, most people self-soothe and learn a coping mechanism. Some people smoke, some
- [A September to Remember: I’ve Gone to the Dork Side](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/17/a-september-to-remember-i’ve-gone-to-the-dork-side/) - Such a sweet 'attic find' from Zoie @ TouchstoneZ! ~~I've Gone to the Dork Side~~ Image via Wikipedia Nat has a fairly decent obsession with Legos right now. So, we took the family to a Lego convention in San Jose. Being Legos and being in Silicon Valley, the convention was filled with a variety of
- [A September to Remember: Making Space](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/16/a-september-to-remember-making-space/) - This week's guest post is from Melissa of The New Mommy Files! Don't forget to check out her site after you fall in love with her post :0) Photo Used by Creative Commons License Credit: Kevin Harber (Kevin H.) on Flickr. It's hard to imagine what the world looks and feels like for a
- [A September to Remember: Embracing Respect](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/14/a-september-to-remember-embracing-respect/) - Today's though-provoking 'vintage post' is from Jessica Bowman, author of To read more awesome insights from Jessica, you can find her over at Bohemian Bowmans! ~Embracing Respect~ Well, the New Year is around the corner, in case you weren’t aware. And now that the Christmas sugar buzz is wearing off,
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- [A September to Remember: I am a good mom, and other reasons labels don't work...](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/09/a-september-to-remember-i-am-a-good-mom-and-other-reasons-labels-dont-work-2/) - Today's awesome guest for ~A September to Remember~ is NurturingtheNaturalMama! As I read On Labels and Limits: Why I no longer call myself an attached parent by Happiest Mom, and then came across The Mom You Are is the Mom Your Children Need, also by the Happiest Mom, it got me thinking... I am a good
- [A September to Remember: Flexibility Mints](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/08/a-september-to-remember-flexibility-mints/) - Our next 'vintage post' for ~A September to Remember~ is Mandy from A Bona Fide Life . Mandy ~ Unschooling mom of a leukemia survivor, a tree climbing rock star, and a dog loving toddler. Wife of a pirate. Self-proclaimed weirdo. Learning to not take myself too seriously and to have a heart of gratitude, no
- [A September to Remember: Don't Miss Out on this Incredible Opportunity!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/06/a-september-to-remember-dont-miss-out-on-this-incredible-opportunity/) - How many missed opportunities are there in your day? This question has been beating in my chest the last few weeks. Let me back up a little and explain what I mean.I keep getting a sense that the greatest skill I can develop in my life is the ability to listen. People, including my children,
- [A September to Remember: Gentle Discipline~Request or Demand?](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/04/a-september-to-remember-gentle-disciplinerequest-or-demand/) - Our next awesome guest for ~A September to Remember~ is Zoie from Touchstonez! Gentle Discipline, Part 1: Request or Demand? A point of distinction Part 2: Flipping off your kids (included below) I’m at the library escaping my love-filled, but very noisy home full of boys. Aside from the noise of fellow library patrons’ laptop startup/shutdown
- [A September to Remember: Memories](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/02/a-september-to-remember-memories/) - This has been such a full year for our family. I find myself wondering often, though, about my little boy. At two and a half, what will he remember of this year? Anything? Will he remember the wonderful four months we spent with his grandma, grandpa, and four aunties this summer? Will he remember the
- [A September to Remember: Protecting Natalie](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/09/01/a-september-to-remember-protecting-natalie/) - The first installment in ~A September to Remember~ is from Jen who writes over at The Path Less Taken. Thank you, Jen, for contributing! Natalie is a beautiful little girl with long dark hair and huge brown eyes. She is three years old, is an only child, and doesn't go to preschool. Natalie,
- [Wishes Week 2011~Wrapping it up & putting a bow on top!](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/08/07/wishes-week-2011wrapping-it-up-putting-a-bow-on-top/) - Thank you to all of my awesome guests this week for Wishes Week 2011! You gave me a very special birthday gift I will never forget by sharing your wishes with me. Here's a ((hug)) for each one of you! And now, the 'wrap up'~ Glimpses My opening contribution to Wishes Week 2011~Glimpses of hope
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- [What I Wish Every Mother Knew About Babies and Sleep](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/08/05/what-i-wish-every-mother-knew-about-babies-and-sleep/) - My original guest post for Little Hearts Wishes Week was going to be a list of things I Wish I had Known Before I Became a Mom. However, the sleep portion sort of took a life of it's own on and that combined with my total disgust for so called "sleep trainers" created this post instead. So my
- [I wish that I were the Mother that I play at the grocery store.](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/08/03/i-wish-that-i-were-the-mother-that-i-play-at-the-grocery-store/) - I’m not really a patient mother. I just play one on tv at the grocery store. I am an excellent actress, too. Oscar worthy. Anyone who sees my weekly Kroger performance probably thinks I’m a saint. I am not. In the privacy of my own home when no one is looking I am selfish, I
- [Birth Wishes](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/08/02/birth-wishes/) - I am thrilled to be posting here today at Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resources! My name is Kelly - I blog at Becoming Crunchy, where I talk about the changes my family has been making toward living more sustainably and healthfully as inspired by the birth of our daughter. I also talk a lot about what being a
- [My Parenting Wish: Through A Child's Eyes](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/08/02/my-parenting-wish-through-a-childs-eyes/) - It's Wishes Week here at Little Hearts Books and we're wishing your host a happy birthday by sharing our own parenting wishes! What would I change in the parenting world if I had a fairy "parenting" wand? As I considered that question, every possibility seemed to boil down to one thing: compassionate understanding. Adulthood brings
- [Meanderings by Rosemary Jones](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/07/31/meanderings-by-rosemary-jones/) - I wish there was someplace less than 30 miles away that could make me a good macchiato. But nooooo. Seattle is the only home of decent coffee. Not li'l ole Everett. I wish baristas wouldn't ask "Like, a caramel macchiato?" when you order your drink. I wish we could live in Seattle. The pawnshops, the boarded up pay-by-the-hour
- [Beautiful Childhood](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/07/19/beautiful-childhood/) - Ready, Set... GO!
- [To Spank or Not to Spank (via Real Child Development)](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/06/17/to-spank-or-not-to-spank-via-real-child-development/) - Beyond the "Rod"~Sometimes as Christians in our discussions and books on parenting, it appears as if we base our entire parenting philosophy around 5 scriptures in Proverbs that talk about “the rod.” A discussion of those scriptures is for another time – many others have posted different ideas of what these scriptures actually mean. But,
- [Sweet Drifting by Rosemary (via Rosemarinus Officinalis)](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/06/09/sweet-drifting-by-rosemary/) - Six inches of arm flop over my breast as you press your face in close to nurse. Each night you scoot and wriggle, telling me with your body no space is allowed between us. An ache rises up and my fierce love for you chokes until it hurts to breathe. The little baby body that
- ["There he is!" (via The Path Less Taken)](http://www.littleheartsbooks.com/2011/06/09/there-he-is/) - The words were my husband's, and the day was February 19th, 1997. We'd just gotten our first-ever look at our new son, the son that would transform us at once from simply a couple, to a couple of parents. I remember looking at him, his tiny body buried beneath the full head of black hair

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