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	Cycling Into Fatherhood The simple machine is an inexpensive, self-sufficient, healthy means of transport, plus it can also instill a powerful feeling of freedom and love of the outdoors into your children.
	Travelmind Travelmind, a term I made up, is defined as experiencing everyday life with the same eyes and attitude as used when traveling.
	Juggling Career and Home For a long time it was assumed that professional success, power, and full-time motherhood were mutually exclusive. Fortunately, this is no longer the case.
	The Velveteen Stepmother I didn't know what courage meant until I met and married my husband, gaining two stepchildren in the process.
	Rukshana and Me: A Story of Family Ties from Pakistan My epiphany of tea was among many fond memories I recall from my first visit to Pakistan - a venture made necessary when my six year old moved there with her mother.
	Mothering Radio: Bus Mama In this episode, Mothering Radio interviews Nicole Faires who turned an old Blue Bird bus into a traveling home for her family of five.
	Quick and Fun Projects From treasure hunts to magic tricks -- check out these great quick tips for getting the whole family involved in fun projects!
	A Bowl for a Drum, a Broom for a Bass: Nurturing Imaginative Play Nicholas wants to have more, in part, because there's more to have. But buying more toys can flat line a child's imagination.
	From Me To We: The Creation of a Parenting Course LOVE Parenting expert Jessica Williams introduces a new parenting course that brings together the wisdom of some of the most respected and loved experts in the field.
	The Wonders of Reading About a month ago, I did something which shocked my husband and dismayed my children: I unplugged the television and told them that I didn't want it on anymore.
	For Reals I had a free afternoon but could find no one available to meet me for a cup of coffee. I was bemoaning my frustration when my daughter Kathryn spoke up. "Can I go for coffee with you, Mom?"
	Writing Into Motherhood Please enjoy this selection of stories from the "Writing into Motherhood" workshop on the MotheringDotCommunity forums.
	A Soldier's Mother Speaks Raeanne takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly. This war may not be over for our family for a long time, maybe even the next generation.
	Old Love Letters I opened one of the journals and began reading, and the years fell away. I was back in college, awakening to self-awareness and to a new love.
	Intentional Community When my husband and I decided to move to Wisconsin several years ago I starting wondering, how could I create a fulfilling and vibrant life for my family and myself?
	Our Kids' Hectic Schedules: Enough Is Enough One mom discovers that her daughter's talents and interests bloom best when she is given the time to explore them in unstructured play.
	Pit Stops and Pitfalls If anything, being a mother has taught me pride has no place, rules change constantly, and zippers in snowsuits seldom last longer than six weeks.
	The Language of Spirit Giving children a way to identify and express their intuitive experiences will help them integrate experiences into their lives.
	Mamadance! In a renovated Austin church, women find peace in letting music and movement set their spirits free.
	Full Moon Work Crew When the Full Moon Work Crew families pour through my front and back doors, I love the way their muddy shoes and warm greetings erase the boundaries of privacy and isolation in my single-family home.
	Ben Has Two Moms Our family journey began almost five years ago, when I was reunited with the woman who is now my life partner and co-mother of our son.
	Dumpster Diving Today, I pulled some bags out of a dumpster and dug through them for food, and I plan to do it again. The castoffs make a difference for my family while we struggle to cover our grocery bills.
	High Art: Raising a Child Being a mother is an art. In no other profession are you able to set your own goals, be your true self, and have such wonderful results.
	The Good Mother Listen to "The Good Mother: A History of American Motherhood" from Back Story Radio.
	Earth-Friendly Kids Earth Day Special: With every decision, I try to put the Earth ahead of the requirements of economy and efficiency. But while I struggle, I talk to my kids about it.

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