Welcome to the September edition of Kindred Monthly.
In this edition...
Special Features - an unschooling adventure, the future of natural birth & the terrible twos. Kindred News - cervical cancer vaccine for babies, running out of oil & no baby Einstein... Kindred's Ultimate Nappy Guide - in the current issue of Kindred magazine. Events & Workshops - The Natural Baby Expo - Kindred readers get two tickets for the price of one! Shop Kindred - What Babies Want, Nappy Free! plus Origins of Love & Violence. Subscribe & Win! - A Pure Spa baby pamper pack. Recommended Websites - Ask Dr Sears, Natural Child Project & The Real News Kindred magazine - the current issue. New Kindred stockist - We welcome Organic Wholefoods. Become a Kindred e-newsletter Sponsor - and reach over 3000 people in the Kindred community.
Special Features
An Unschooling Adventure
My name is Nanda. I am married to Hans, and together we have four boys: Rutger, Stijn, Jochem, and Koen. We are a Dutch family who left the Netherlands and moved to the US and later Ireland to be able to unschool our four sons...more
Are Doulas the Future Guardians of Natural Birth?
Traditionally, midwives have been heralded as the guardians of normal birth, but if they are no longer able, or even in some cases willing to provide women with the kind of support they need in order to have the best chance they have of a normal birth, some alternative must be found. ...more
Terrible Twos - A Myth
They assured her that she can walk the short distance. She got louder, screaming to be picked up. The parents got louder too. They told her she had to walk or stay outside. The little girl went into a tantrum - the parents just rolled their eyes expressing the “here we go again” routine...more
Kindred News
Cervical Cancer Vaccine for Babies???
A doctor who played a leading role in trials for the cervical cancer vaccine that is being given to schoolgirls is now proposing to test it in babies, with a view to adding the vaccine to the infant immunisation program...more
Exxon Mobil admits oil will soon become scarce
As public awareness about peak oil continues to grow, and even the big oil companies like Exxon Mobil Corp. are now starting to admit that the future supply of oil looks troublesome...more
Want a Baby Einstein?
A new study from the University of Washington suggests that infants who watch baby media may have a slower rate of language development. The study has generated a lot of media coverage and has created a major headache for industry leader Baby Einstein, whose success depends on fostering the belief that their baby videos are beneficial to infants...more
Kindred's Ultimate Nappy Guide
The current issue of Kindred magazine is proud to present, the Ultimate Nappy Guide. From eco-disposables to cloth and everything in between to assist you in making the best choice for you, your baby, your budget and the environment. Issue 23 of Kindred magazine is out now. For a list of stockists go to our website or click here to subscribe.
Events & Workshops
 The Natural Baby Expo - Brisbane
15 - 16 September, RNA Showgrounds.
Kindred is proud to be a sponsor of The Natural Baby Expo 2007.
We are pleased to offer Kindred readers a two-for-one ticket deal. Email us with your details and we'll put your name on the door. For the full list of events click here
 The 4th Annual National Doula Conference 2007
20 - 21 October, Fremantle, Western Australia Featuring Suzanne Arms, Pink McKay, Gabrielle Targett & many more. Bookings essential. For information and tickets, go to A Labour of Love
An Exquisite Evening of Songcraft and Story Telling with Sara Tindley, Jesse Younan & Karl Farren
Saturday 29 September at Repentance Creek Hall, New South Wales.
Tickets at the door $10 | Family $25
For more info, visit Karl Farren's MySpace page here
For more events and workshops visit the Kindred Calendar of Events page…more
Shop Kindred
What Babies Want
What Babies Want is an award winning documentary film that explores the profoundly important and sacred opportunity we have in bringing children into the world. Filled with captivating stories and infused with Noah Wyle's warmth as narrator, the film demonstrates how life patterns are established at birth and before...more
Nappy Free!
Nappy Free, a half hour DVD, explores a method of baby hygiene called 'elimination communication', which can reduce or remove the need for nappies - cloth or disposable, and all the potential allergens and environmental costs they carry...more
Origins of Love & Violence
Bonding and brain development by James Prescott, Ph.D. On PC or Mac CD-Rom.
This rare academic compilation introduces and documents over 30 years of brain/behaviour research on the impact of affectionate bonding, or its absence, on the developing brain...more
Subscribe & Win!
Subscribe to Kindred magazine for two years and go into the draw to win a Pure Spa baby pamper pack containing shampoo & body wash, massage oil, relaxing nursery spray, cornstarch baby powder, baby bar & bathing sponge.
To subscribe, go to our website or phone (02) 6684 4353.
Competition Winners
Congratulations to the winners of our August newsletter subscription competition:
Laura-Doe Harris, NSW
Lydia Ralph, WA
Vicki Veranese, NSW
You have won a signed copy of the new Karl Farren CD, enjoy!
Kindred Recommended Websites
Ask Dr Sears
America's family of pediatricians. Advice and information on topics from breastfeeding through to sleep problems . Visit the online Parenting Community featuring an Attachment Parenting Forum...more
The Natural Child Project
'Our vision is a world in which all children are treated with dignity, respect, understanding, and compassion. In such a world, every child can grow into adulthood with a generous capacity for love and trust'...more
The Real News
The Real News is a non-profit news and documentary network focused on providing independent and uncompromising journalism. No advertising, no government funding, no corporate dollars, no strings...more
Kindred magazine
The September - December issue of Kindred is out now!
Issue 23 - what's inside:
Belonging - Kali Wendorf's editorial.
Kindred's Ultimate Nappy Guide - from cloth to eco-disposables, nappy free & more...
Saying What’s Real - an invitation to conscious communication.
A Prodigal Daughters Return - a return to the earth and to self.
The Super Science Behind Super Food - biodynamic farming and restoration.
How to Talk with Your Teenage Boy…about Porn
It was the Boy - a journalist's harrowing journey to a detention centre.
Your Child is Like the Rain - connecting can be as simple as questioning your assumptions.
...and much more.
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