tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032474438502256887.post6322319736444036610..comments2023-05-23T08:46:08.013-07:00Comments on Very Nearly Hippy: Flying by the Seat of My PantsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03811755842554326184noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032474438502256887.post-75680102203023028812011-07-13T02:33:18.494-07:002011-07-13T02:33:18.494-07:00I love your tone of natural parenting being fluid....I love your tone of natural parenting being fluid. I totally agree. Sometimes because I have a natural parenting blog, people think I am — or should be — really rigid about what a (good) natural parent is, but it's really what works for your particular family and children.Lauren Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500733577920040395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032474438502256887.post-62306374427992004312011-07-12T18:54:04.906-07:002011-07-12T18:54:04.906-07:00I resonate totally...it's great to be flexible...I resonate totally...it's great to be flexible and be willing to grow alongside our kids. Love the yoga analogy and the invitation to 'rock it' Yay will do!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684698960387428709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032474438502256887.post-8223272590512578182011-07-12T15:09:14.457-07:002011-07-12T15:09:14.457-07:00I definetly agree with this - it is impossible to ...I definetly agree with this - it is impossible to master parenting when kids are constantly growing and changing, or new ones are arriving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032474438502256887.post-3565410177900407962011-07-12T13:02:34.467-07:002011-07-12T13:02:34.467-07:00This is so much my philosophy, as well - find what...This is so much my philosophy, as well - find what works for you, go with that, and don't assume that it's the right answer for anyone else. Love it!Dr Sarahhttp://www.goodenoughmummy.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032474438502256887.post-53383043101174143432011-07-12T09:54:36.927-07:002011-07-12T09:54:36.927-07:00I think the more you plan, the more the plans are ...I think the more you plan, the more the plans are thrown out of the window anyway. Even with mulitple children, each is different and must be approached as individuals, and with each child YOU grow and change. <br /><br />"t's kind of like yoga. you have to find the practice that works for you, and rock it" You rocked it right there!!GentleSoul Artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01330537976737330808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032474438502256887.post-4359915275728286782011-07-12T09:13:57.531-07:002011-07-12T09:13:57.531-07:00Your last line, "it's kind of like yoga. ...Your last line, "it's kind of like yoga. you have to find the practice that works for you, and rock it." Yes, this. Exactly. We both have that core parenting philosophy. It's totally life-affirming to be open to seeing what works best for your family and letting go of the rest. I find it easy to do the first part and difficult to do the second.<br /><br />And I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing either, but I trust my kids enough that they'll let me know when I'm doing okay. That is, at least, except on the occasional time when I'm a whiny mess about all the things I'm doing wrong. Fortunately, I have a patient partner who reminds me of the things you said in your post.Zoie @ TouchstoneZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688056216105729821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032474438502256887.post-21108540761134801732011-07-12T08:37:22.900-07:002011-07-12T08:37:22.900-07:00I agree! Your last line about yoga really resonate...I agree! Your last line about yoga really resonated with me. Like yoga, I think parenting is also a practice, not something you ever master.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950605728434169576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032474438502256887.post-51735969317363625772011-07-12T06:29:31.763-07:002011-07-12T06:29:31.763-07:00Perfect! I think flexibility and adaptability are ...Perfect! I think flexibility and adaptability are the keys to success. I know that I am nowhere near the parent I thought I would be because my daughter came earthside with her own, unique needs. Thanks for your lovely post :)mrs green @ littlegreenbloghttp://littlegreenblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032474438502256887.post-9673606317447592072011-07-12T05:59:53.345-07:002011-07-12T05:59:53.345-07:00I'm curious to know whether *any* parent would...I'm curious to know whether *any* parent would claim to know what he or she is doing ;) But you're right - we are all learning and growing, right along with our children. Thanks so much for sharing with us this month!Dionna @ Code Name: Mamahttp://codenamemama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2032474438502256887.post-32848841150902659952011-07-12T03:56:16.790-07:002011-07-12T03:56:16.790-07:00Yes! I love this philosophy. It matches a lot of ...Yes! I love this philosophy. It matches a lot of my thinking too. I think that we can get caught up in the labels for parenting. Natural parenting, to me, is about following the needs of your child in balance with your needs.Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075832365665700839noreply@blogger.com