Enjoy these blog posts on parenting & family. For more resources, check out our free Guide to Holistic Family Living.
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Celebrate the 50th Earth Day (at home!)
This is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which is celebrated on April 22. Although Earth Day celebrations are obviously ...
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Nature Play at Home book launch recap
Local outdoor learning expert Nancy Striniste has just published her first book, Nature Play at Home: Creating Outdoor Spaces that ...
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Free online Motherhood Summit September 10-16
More than 30 experts are sharing their expertise on health & motherhood in a free online summit that starts September ...
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5th Annual Play-In for Climate Action July 11
Moms Clean Air Force is organizing its fifth annual Play-In for Climate Action on Wednesday, July 11. This family-friendly advocacy opportunity includes fun ...
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Holistic Moms Northern Virginia Chapter turns 10!
The Northern Virginia chapter of Holistic Moms Network was the first chapter of the national organization to open in the ...
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Healthy Child Book Giveaway
Parents who seek answers about how to best provide a healthy life for their children may spend hours on reading ...
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Spirit Camp returns to Arlington this summer!
After its first summer in Arlington, Maine-based Spirit Camp led by Dancing Jaguar Inspirations will return in July 2018 to the ...
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Starting a new chapter: Book giveaway for the new year!
Did you set intentions for the new year? Get inspiration to keep your momentum going and to look deeper within! ...
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Holistic Moms Network Arlington/Alexandria Chapter looks back on 9 years & to the future
Nine years ago right now, I was preparing to launch the Arlington/Alexandria chapter of Holistic Moms Network. The group has ...
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The Teal Center: Supporting the journey to parenthood & beyond
The Teal Center for Therapeutic Bodywork offers many healing modalities for parents, those who want to become parents, and for ...
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Inspiration at Achieving Optimal Health Conference
Being mindful doesn't mean you always have good days. It means when things are rough, you remember to breathe because ...
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Integrating Essential Oils into your Family Wellness Toolkit: Stock up for Winter!
'Tis the season of cooler weather when viruses replicate faster and we all spend more time indoors where germs get ...
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Expert panel addresses findings on health impacts of screen time on children
The National Press Club hosted an Interdisciplinary Summit on Children and Screen Time November 1 with several pediatric media experts ...
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7 Tips for Raising Kind, Compassionate & Mindful Kids
As parents, we all have expectations for our children. How we convey and model those expectations can make all the ...
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Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week in Metro DC
Show the world you support breastfeeding by participating in World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7 . There are events around town ...
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Nurturing a daughter’s healthy body image
How can you make sure you’re sending the right message to your daughter so that she grows into a strong, ...
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3 Steps Toward a Happy Home
Every parent has tough days. As a family therapist and parenting coach – and a parent myself! - I’ve found ...
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Missed Moments: Confessions of a Photographer Mom
You might think that a mom who is a professional photographer would be on top of her game when it ...
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Rediscovering summer
Here's a confession: part of me has been dreading this summer. It sounds rather awful, I know, but the thought ...
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Kids’ Yoga Book & Toy Giveaway
The National Kids Yoga Conference is a terrific opportunity to learn about teaching yoga and mindfulness to children and to connect ...
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Love Your Body Yoga Festival returns June 11
Love Your Body Yoga Festival is one of my favorite days of the year. It's a terrific opportunity for families ...
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Celebrate mothering with community this May
Spring is always full of great events. This May, join me at events where other women and I will be sharing our ...
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Spirit Camp comes to Arlington this summer
Maine-based Dancing Jaguar Inspirations is taking its Spirit Camp on the road to several different cities across the country this ...
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Pure Nurture releases Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby
Pregnancy books can sometimes be overwhelming and not all that helpful, with advice and opinions that might not resonate with ...