New Blog Location

This blog is now located at www.childofnatureblog.com

Check out the new look and the brand new posts!

Onelove

Welcome to the new ‘Holistic Child’ blog!

Greetings! I’m so excited to be starting this new blog and having the opportunity to write and share information about healthy pregnancy, natural birthing, holistic parenting and the many ways to raise a child with ecological consciousness.

For a number of years I’ve been doing my best to live a natural, healthy life with a low eco-footprint and contribute to the wellbeing of people and planet. I am continuously learning and becoming a mother has made me even more grateful for and committed to, this holistic path. I had a wonderfully uncomplicated pregnancy; an easy, fast and natural birth and I am now raising my little girl as naturally, peacefully and joyously as I know how. Each time I look into my daughters big, ebony eyes I am filled with love and realize that motherhood is my greatest life blessing.

Even though most of what mainstream media reports is doom and gloom, I feel that there is a great and positive transformation happening in the world as we move towards more green/eco/organic/sustainable ways of living. I’m overjoyed to make a contribution to this ever expanding paradigm as the more energy we put into it, the quicker and more bountifully it will unfold. Children are an essential part of our metamorphosis into a more life sustaining culture as they are both our present reality and our gift to the future. Certainly, the more we can nurture them in a natural and ecologically responsible way, the better the planet will be for us all to live in.

Writing this blog allows me the opportunity to share my experiences and showcase the tremendous contributions of others. It gives me the perfect ‘excuse’ to do more research and practice in the fascinating arena of holistic parenting and I’m also really looking forward to conversations with you, my readers. I’m not claiming to be an expert on the subject but I love sharing what I’ve learned on my journey so far and engaging in dialogue that will enlighten us all further.

The blog is entitled ‘Holistic Child in the Nature Isle’ because I am writing from the luscious Caribbean island of Dominica. I will of course cover subjects that are specific to small island Caribbean life but many of the things I want to share are common to mothers around the world and I invite everyone, wherever you may be, to read and take part in this blog discussion.

As well as my own personal musings I’ll be including in this blog, research, book and product reviews, stories from the elders, eco-news and guest contributions from professionals in the field. I’ll be covering subjects such as natural birthing, pre-natal yoga, hypnobirthing, herbal remedies, birth plans, baby wearing, breastfeeding, belly casts and much more! So, stick around, read the blog, subscribe to it, share it with your friends, post comments and use this as your forum for holistic childcare in Dominica and beyond!

Onelove

Terri