Natural Parenting Convention: #MommyCon2015

MommyCon 2015 | Eco-Mothering.com

I sure wish there was an event like this when I was pregnant nine years ago! It would have been amazingly helpful to have so much natural parenting information and products gathered in one location — with experts on hand to answer my every question and like-minded moms to befriend. What is MommyCon? Back for its third consecutive year, MommyCon is a boutique-style convention focused on natural and organic parenting methods. The daylong event features speakers and workshops that provide an education about parenting choices. And you don’t have to be an über-crunchy mom to attend…the organization prides themselves on being a judgment-free environment open to all parents or parents-to-be and a variety of perspectives. All you really need is to be passionate about parenting. 2015 events are being held in eight cities across the U.S. While each city’s specific program differs, topics generally include: birth, breastfeeding, natural health and … Continue reading

Natural Parenting Convention: #MommyCon2014

MommyCon 2014 | Eco-Mothering.com

About MommyCon MommyCon is back for its second consecutive year! If you’ve never heard of MommyCon, it is a boutique-style convention focused on natural and organic parenting methods. But you don’t have to be an über-crunchy mom to attend… The organization prides themselves on being a judgment-free environment open to all parents or parents-to-be and a variety of perspectives. All you really need is to be passionate about parenting. 2014 events are being held in several cities across the U.S. Upcoming ones include Boston (Aug 2), Memphis (Aug 23), Philadelphia (Oct 5) and Newport Beach (Nov 1). While each city’s program differs, this year’s seminars and workshops generally cover the topics of breastfeeding, babywearing, car seat safety, cloth diapering, green-proofing and natural medicine. Discounted Tickets Click here to check out each city’s schedule and to purchase tickets. **Use the promo code: ECOMOTHERING at checkout for 10% off your ticket price — … Continue reading

MommyCon 2013 Natural Parenting Convention

MommyCon 2013 | Eco-Mothering.com

Sometimes I think I’m sleeping under a rock. I just found out about a fast-growing, natural parenting event called MommyCon. If I’d known about this months ago, I’d have arranged our family’s summer trip around the Philly convention. While I can’t make it for the inaugural year, it’s not too late for you to go. Scroll to the bottom for a ticket giveaway! What’s MommyCon? It is a boutique-style, traveling event with a focus on natural parenting techniques and products. Speakers range from local birthing experts to national bloggers on the topics of breastfeeding, cloth diapering, babywearing, green living and natural health and wellness. Discover new baby products from green companies. Feed your baby in the Nursing Lounge. Try on a variety of baby slings and carriers. Get to know other moms and mothers-to-be who share your family values. Win an awesome giveaway. MommyCon is a laid back convention open to … Continue reading