Is it a major thing to get your kids to listen to you? Do you say something to your child that gets completely ignored and you end up yelling just to be heard? And then you both feel bad, and it’s extremely upsetting. It makes your job as a parent much more difficult when your…
The world has changed, and we’re adjusting to new ways of living without any sense of how long this will go on. We’re in the midst of continual pandemic, and the constant fear-based news remains unsettling. How are you holding up? Maybe you’ve got the job of “homeschooler” while also trying to work from home….
I’ll begin with the sad news and then move on to what is happy and good. After 23 years, we have closed the Healthy Child online retail store. We love the products and the wonderful people who continue to make the products. However, it’s not sustainable to keep it going in this continual economic decline….
Does it feel like you’re in a constant battle with your child? Are you dealing with frequent emotional outbursts – intense meltdowns, defiance, explosive anger, or aggression? Sure, all kids have tantrums. But does it seem like your child’s meltdowns are intense and extreme? Maybe you’ve been told your child has ADHD or ODD or…
Is your child’s difficult behavior on purpose? “She knows it’s not ok to scream at me and say hurtful things.” “All of a sudden he goes into a rage and starts hitting and throwing things.” “We’ve tried everything and he should know better by now.” Why doesn’t he? It can certainly seem like your child…
Attention Deficit Disorder ADD or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder ADHD is a condition frequently diagnosed in children due to a wide range of problems with inattention and impulsiveness. Around 11% of children in the US are diagnosed with either ADD or ADHD, which mostly relates to the delayed development of self-management skills. Let’s explore the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
That’s what I used to think. I’m the parent and it’s my responsibility to control my child. This did not go well at all with my strong-minded, unwavering daughter, since it seemed her main purpose in life was to do things her own way. She did not want to be controlled by anyone, especially me….