Ramiel  Nagel
Author“Big” Babies and Small Hips: Should Mamas Be Concerned?
Fat SQUISHES For this small-framed mama with a healthy appetite, those are perhaps the most comforting words one can hear in childbirth class. You see, during my first pregnancy I wore a sign around my neck that said “Tell me every possible terrifying birth scenario you can think of, then tell me I’m going to ... Continue Reading
Vaccine Side Effects
Vaccine Side Effects, Refuse Vaccines “The greatest lie ever told is that vaccines are safe and effective.“ Dr. Len Horowitz D.M.D., M.A., M.P.H. Vaccines Information Section Stated Intention: To learn about the harm caused by vaccines so that you will not allow them to be administered to your children under any pretenses. Vaccines are mandated, ... Continue Reading
Self Acceptance and Being a Mother 8-26-2009
For generations, so many of us have been relying on our children to accept us for who we are. We want our children to accept all of our mistakes and flaws. Yet this expectation of our children turns them into the “parent” or care giver. Is it fair for us to have this expectation of ... Continue Reading
Motherhood and Support on being your Divine Mother self
These posts are written by Michelle. Michelle’s wisdom is featured in the book, “Healing Our Children.” Being a mother is a unique opportunity to shine as your real self. Michelle’s comments will help you connect deeper with yourself and your children, or child to be. On Being a Mother 7-15-09 When I am with my ... Continue Reading
Nature is In Our Heart, Motherhood and Nature 8-18-09
We go to the beach sometimes, or we go to the woods on the weekend. We consider our time to be in nature, or, not in nature. What we need to know is Nature is with us all of the time! Even if we are in an office or cubicle, consider this: The chair, the ... Continue Reading
Motherhood on being your Divine Mother self
On Being a Mother 7-15-09 When I am with my children, I notice that at times, my mind wanders. I can feel that I am less present with myself, and as a result, less present with my precious children. In this state I feel agitated, withdrawn. Soon enough my children are not enjoying this beautiful ... Continue Reading
Healthy Social Interaction
How children gain interpersonal skills One of the characteristics of a healthy, social adult is their ability to communicate effectively with other people. Interpersonal skills such as empathy, perception, and assertiveness are highly valued by employers and reflect a balance between cooperativeness and personal opinion. Unfortunately, children who are confined in school for hours each ... Continue Reading
The Pressure to Perform
Negative criticism vs. positive affirmation When children start to believe that love and affection are contingent upon their approval of authority figures they become weak and dependent. Outwardly they appear compliant and docile, but inwardly the desire for unconditional acceptance makes them vulnerable. Studies have shown that 94 percent of classroom management techniques used by ... Continue Reading
Letting go of fears
How children learn through example Will children, if left to themselves, learn everything they need to know in order to live in today’s society? The idea of letting children be fully autonomous in their learning brings many questions and fears to mind. The idea that children can and should learn through natural means rather than ... Continue Reading
Intrinsic Motivation
Learning comes from within Studies have shown that people who demonstrate authentic and self-initiated motivation have better performance, persistence, and creativity . The most natural way of learning is produced through an interest or passion, not from outside forces or authority. Children learn best when they see an application to the information, a satisfaction of ... Continue Reading