Comments on: We didn’t inherit the Earth

By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:49:10 +0000

Thank Glen, very well put!

By: Glen (Smart Dad)

Glen (Smart Dad) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:07:01 +0000

The ultimate calling… leaving a legacy that not only affects our world but affects our kids. Wow. Is there a better job? Huge kudos to your wife and YOU for recognizing her!
G
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By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:15:36 +0000

Hi Chris, it has its ups and downs, but surprisingly is going well overall. We can tell when she needs to go, and usually she tries to communicate to us when she has to go, through cries or hand signals that we have been teaching her. You have to be a lot more attentive, so it is a bit of extra work, but overall, saving a lot of work over the long term. Check out my Diaper Free FAQs and Facts jam.

By: New Dad Chris

New Dad Chris — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:58:56 +0000

Diaper free? How’s that working out?

I’ve read about it and it looks like a great idea in theory… I am curious to see how it works in practice.
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By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:00:13 +0000

Thanks Guerrilla Giving for your comments and story. I totally agree, setting a good example of giving is one of the best things we can do for our children, our community, and the community of the future.

By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:57:42 +0000

Hi Chris, thanks for your comments… I had worries about cloth diapering before we started, but it was fine Now we are going diaper free with our second one, and I was even more worried, but it turns out to be even better than cloth diapering, believe it or not!

By: New Dad Chris

New Dad Chris — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:47:13 +0000

It is great to see that your wife is teaching your kids these lessons at an early age.

Must say that you are a braver man then I am for cloth diapering! I have no doubt that it saves money and all, but after seeing what our little one does to a diaper…. I think it is just as well that we throw it out.
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By: Guerrilla Giving

Guerrilla Giving — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:13:36 +0000

Great post! Love the extra fruit packed for the homeless. So true, that when we set a precedent of giving to others our kids are inspired to follow. Seeing our children grow up to be compassionate citizens and stewards of this green/blue ball we all call home is a very special blessing. Recently we caught our son in the act of spontaneously helping someone–it brought tears to our eyes. Thanks for inspiring posts like this one.
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By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:15:58 +0000

Hi Keith, that is good to hear and encouraging! I hope more dads can also say the same! The cloth diapering was not so bad… I was wary at first too, but luckily my wife was passionate about this and made me passionate about it too. You get used to it, and in the end it is not a lot more difficult than using disposables, and you have the added pleasure of knowing that you are not dumping tonnes of disposable diapers into the environment, and saving money at the same time

By: Keith Wilcox

Keith Wilcox — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:36:04 +0000

I consider myself reasonably conscientious about earth related health stuff — but no way could I have done the cloth diapers. I’m completely on board with the rechargeable batteries and what not though We do compost and recycle though so I guess I’m not a complete slacker!
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