I recently had a parent express concerns about a "touching" incident that happened to her young child at school. I'm guessing that this was scary to learn about. We are sexual beings from day one. Our culture teaches us to repress this natural urge … [Read more...] about Healthy Touch
Hope for the Future – Part One
In a world that seems to have gone crazy on so many levels how do we stay connected with so much change going on? I believe that as old systems break down new and better ones will replace them. What old systems am I referring to? The old power over … [Read more...] about Hope for the Future – Part One
5 Ways for Couples to Avoid “Drifting Apart” After Having a Baby Together
Having a baby is one of the most joyous, transformative experiences a couple can have. It can bring you closer to your partner than you ever imagined. However, after having babies, couples are seriously at risk of silently drifting apart. Why? Shifts … [Read more...] about 5 Ways for Couples to Avoid “Drifting Apart” After Having a Baby Together
The Gold Standard
Midwife Assisted Birth I admire midwives more than any other profession. They support normal physiological birth, for the most part, and treat women with respect during one of the most challenging and vulnerable times of their lives. There is no … [Read more...] about The Gold Standard
Celebrating 25 Years
BirthLink is in Transition I have been deeply involved and committed to doing birth advocacy work for 25 years! I'm turning 70 in November and over the last year I have had more time to reflect on what matters to me. While birth will always be a … [Read more...] about Celebrating 25 Years