Trouble sleeping? We all know how essential it is to get plenty of sleep, but how often does that happen for you? Given your busy life and all the stress around raising a family, it might seem impossible. Once you finally get into bed, do you lie awake with your thoughts and worries? Is that…
Do innerspring coil mattresses amplify EMFs? I’ve done some research into this theory and found that this claim is not supported by science. The one study that has been used as evidence was reported incorrectly by a blogger. This study actually stated that metal springs in a mattress have a field-attenuating influence, meaning that they…
Everyday cleaning products can contain numerous chemicals that are not safe for anyone, but especially babies and young children. Natural cleaning products are a better alternative to these toxic cleaners. Breathing in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from cleaning products can cause irritation and inflammation in respiratory airways. Many of the chemicals in cleaning products can…
Have you heard the Consumer Product Safety Commission has banned more phthalates? That’s a good thing, since phthalates are hormone disruptors and developmental toxins. They can harm reproductive and brain development and have been linked to obesity and asthma. Phthalates are a definite risk to babies. You certainly don’t want phthalates in your crib mattress!…
To provide a thorough Naturepedic review, there’s nothing better than going directly to the source! Our Tour of the Naturepedic Organic Mattress Factory I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Naturepedic organic mattress factory in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. I was enormously impressed! The first thing that struck me was the lack of any chemical…
Optimizing your children’s gut flora is not that difficult, once you know what to avoid and how to replenish and maintain beneficial microbes. How to Replenish and Maintain Healthy Gut Flora It’s important to eat a healthy diet with a diversity of organic whole plant foods that are rich in fiber. You need both prebiotics and…
Underlying physiological imbalances are commonly overlooked causes of children’s behavior and developmental problems. These imbalances can sometimes be complex and difficult to detect and can certainly affect your child’s brain development and behavior – in both subtle and serious ways. If your child is experiencing attention deficit, anxiety, angry outbursts, aggression, depression, or serious behavior issues, take…
Indoor Air Pollution can be Worse than Outside Air Most of us think of outside air when considering air pollution. But the EPA estimates that the level of indoor air pollution may be two to five times higher than the pollution level outdoors, and many children spend more than 90% of their time indoors. With…
Allergy and Asthma Prevention Allergies or asthma can be a miserable experience for your child (and for you, too). It’s difficult to see your child struggling with these symptoms: coughing sneezing congestion wheezing shortness of breath headaches tiredness Untreated allergies can lead to other illnesses such as ear infections and sinusitis, so it’s important to…
What’s the Best Way? Authoritative Parenting or Permissive Parenting? Neither. Let’s look into each form of parenting and determine what works best for lasting respect and cooperation from your kids. Authoritative Parenting This seems to be the most common way to parent – using punishment or rewards to get kids to behave. Many of us grew…
You can create a strong parental bond and connection with your kids by being present to their emotional needs, validating their thoughts and ideas, and joining their never-ending desire to have fun and explore the world. What does it really mean to be present with your kids? Being present is placing your undivided attention and…
If you can understand your child’s motivation and reason behind their behavior, you can take the right steps to change the situation. Your child’s negative behavior can be a message to you that some important emotional need is not being met, and/or a limiting belief is present Both kids and adults have basic emotional needs….