Beyond One Year is a site "for everyone who knows that even children who can walk and talk still need breastmilk". It is maintained by Kathy Orlinsky, who has a Ph.D. in biology.

This unique and useful site has five sections of articles and a list of well-selected links to related sites.

"New Moms" includes Kathy's excellent articles, "Ten Reasons To Breastfeed Your Child" and "The Truth About All That Baby Gear". Both of these essays offer essential information for new and prospective parents.

The Researched Articles offer "scientific evidence that proves what we've always known - human beings need human milk." Here Kathy offers her thoughtful, well-documented essays on breast cancer, dental carries. immunological protection, intelligence, malocclusion, osteoporosis, and visual acuity.

The Breastfeeding section includes several articles on extended breastfeeding, public breastfeeding, weaning, nursing for comfort, and breast "kneading". Kathy's wonderful essay "Why I Decided Not to Wean" concludes "I hope that by the time she weans, she'll be old enough to always remember nursing. This is such a precious time for both of us, it would be nice if when she has children, she'll be able to tell them, 'I remember how special nursing was'."

The Submissions section offers visitors a chance to contribute "articles, personal stories, or opinion pieces". There are currently 9 articles on extended breastfeeding. Don't miss the lovely essay "You can do that?" by Amy Scott.

The "Non-breastfeeding Issues" section offers an excellent description of unschooling, and a delightful "Unschooler's Quiz". Kathy plans to add more articles to this section soon.

As the introduction states, "If you enjoy breastfeeding a toddler or older child and would like to hear about other women who feel the same, or if you would like to keep breastfeeding your toddler, but have no support from family or friends, this is the web site for you."

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