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The journey to motherhood begins with
a thousand choices. Once you become a
parent, it seems that every topic - from what
to eat to how to discipline your little one – is
open season. And, if you decide to venture
down a less traditional, holistic path and seek
out natural, integrative therapies or healthy
lifestyle options, the challenge, and the unwelcome advice, increases exponentially.
Whether you are opting for a natural childbirth, choosing homeopathic remedies for
your kids, or seeking out organic produce at
a local farmer’s market, you will suddenly discover that “non-mainstream” choices can cast
you as a rebel in the parenting world. Even
family members and friends may question
and criticize your choices, making the motherhood journey all the more challenging.
By Nancy Massotto
Founder & Executive Director of
the Holistic Moms Network
2. Educate (without being a naysayer yourself). Resist the temptation to simply roll
your eyes when you are reproached by
your well-meaning mother-in-law who
loves the mantra, “Well, we all turned out
fine.” Take the opportunity to explain