My thoughts on the controversial Motrin Mom-alogue ad on babywearing, and the even more surprising (and successful) social media and email campaign by the angry moms who got the ad pulled by Motrin complete with an apology on their homepage.

The Melody Harp is an absolutely fantastic gift for a young child who wants to instantly create recognizable music in the home. Great for children from about age 4-5 or up.

Holistic Moms Network (HMN) is a parenting support and friendship group for families interested in exploring topics of conscious parenting, holistic health and green living. I am a member of this group, and founded my local chapter in 2007. Learn more and see if HMN might be for you too.

Book swapping online is a great, environmentally conscious way to build your library of parenting books or children's books.

Some parents can't wait to get their kids out of car seats and boosters, and others are buying new seats that hold kids up to 80 pounds. What's a parent to do? Here's my thoughts on car seat and booster safety.

Diaper changes can be a major source of struggle between toddlers and parents. Involving your toddler in their diapering can be a great strategy -- here's some ideas to make diaper changes easier and build your relationship and their independence at the same time.