Do you accept the full range of your child’s feelings, including the anger, sadness, fears and disappointments? Do you find it tempting to want to avoid certain emotions by trying to shut them down in some way? Of course, it would be so easy and wonderful if your children were happy and pleasant all the…
Can you maintain your calm and communicate effectively with your kids when you are tired, irritated and your stress levels are through the roof? Well, most of us find this very difficult! How do you show up as the parent you want to be – even when you’re ready to explode? When you’re in those…
In this post you’ll learn about the toxic exposures from crib mattresses, why an organic crib mattress is so important, and why you get the most value buying the best organic crib mattress recommended by Healthy Child. Contents: IntroductionHow to Find the Safest OptionsMattresses and Cot Death (SIDS)Alternatives for Healthy Organic Baby Crib MattressesHow to…
Are you interested in holistic health care or functional medicine but have some fears or concerns when it comes to using it for your kids? Let’s look at the myths and fears around holistic health care. First, I’ll explain what holistic medicine is NOT. It’s not an alternative to conventional medicine. It’s not a question of either/or. It’s…
Over half the kids in America are chronically sick with at least one of these conditions: Asthma Allergies Eczema ADD/ADHD Obesity Anxiety Depression Autism Autoimmune disease Learning disabilities Developmental delays The newest data on autism is that 1 in 36 American kids have an autism spectrum disorder. Pediatric disorders that were once rare or non-existent are…
Children love sweet foods, and we like to delight our kids with special treats. But too much sugar depresses the immune system, making your child more susceptible to getting sick. Sugar causes spikes in blood sugar levels, which can create imbalances leading to chronic health problems. It can also affect behavior, attention, and learning. What…
Being in nature has proven benefits to the health and wellness of your whole family. Especially if you practice Shinrun Yoku (or Forest Bathing), which is a way to immerse all of your senses while walking in forests and other naturally healing environments. This weekend I had a wonderful experience of Forest Bathing. As I walked…
What do you need to know to provide healthy food for your kids? Here’s an important new finding: After reducing GMOs in their diets, 3,256 people reported improvements in 28 health conditions. Amazingly, many of these conditions were “nearly” or “completely” resolved. Jeffrey Smith, executive director of The Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), summarizes the…
Your children are constantly exposed to germs that could possibly make them sick. People talk about a cold or a flu “going around” as if it were making the rounds infecting every child in its path. This is never the case. Exposure to viruses does not mean your child will get sick. The reality is…
Have you been seeing signs everywhere telling you to get your flu shot? And getting pressured to get your kids vaccinated? It’s the time of year that flu vaccine marketing is in full swing. But is the flu vaccine an effective way to prevent the flu? And is it safe? There is no reliable science that…
Whether transitioning from a crib, co-sleeper, or the family bed, there comes a time when children are ready for their own “big kid bed”. Many kids begin sleeping in their own big bed between the ages of two and three, but there is no right or wrong time for this. For some kids, getting their own big bed…
I talk to a lot of parents and what’s the biggest complaint? Kids don’t listen to simple requests. Instead they act out with strong feelings and attitudes. You’ll find tons of articles and books with plenty of ideas that are supposed to help you get your kids to behave so you can enjoy parenting. Maybe you’ve read…