Category Archives: Health

Verbal First Aid: Saying the Words that Help Your Child Feel Better Fast

TweetShareWhen our children get hurt, the words we say can initiate healing or exacerbate the trauma. Consider these three possible responses when a child falls and scrapes a knee.  (The examples for this article are taken from the outstanding book, … Continue reading

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Natural Remedies for Treating Chicken Pox

TweetShareAs a holistic therapist and herbalist I always treat my family’s ailments naturally, and the chicken pox virus is no exception. A couple of weeks ago my eldest son started with a slight fever, it wasn’t long before a few … Continue reading

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BEFORE BEDTIME is TIME to TURN OFF the TV

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TweetShare Child can’t sleep? S/he ends up in your bed? Bedwetting, thirsty or scared? I was inspired by an article that I read today about children having bad dreams and not sleeping well if allowed to watch TV right before … Continue reading

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Feed Your Children Well

TweetShareThrough the years, my eating/feeding philosophy changed many times as I acquired new information.  I found “all or nothing” approaches difficult to maintain.  I like to be able to eat what is served when we are visiting family or friends … Continue reading

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Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics

TweetShareAs a parent, it’s common to become fearful when we or our children become ill. Viral, fungal and bacterial infections can often cause concern. Many parents don’t hesitate to take their children to the doctor only to be given a … Continue reading

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A New Kind of Time Out

TweetShareMost of us are rather enlightened parents these days.  When our children hit or scream or take another child’s toy, we don’t spank them.  We put them in time out. There they sit, one minute for every year old, contemplating … Continue reading

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Health Tips For Your Baby

TweetShareArticle by: Robin Darch There are always concerns about a baby’s health. Many parents overreact to the smallest problem, but you really can’t be too careful when it comes to your baby’s health. Recognizing the symptoms to the most common … Continue reading

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Top 10 Ways To Prevent Obesity In Kids

TweetShareArticle by: Nancy Hill I’m sure you’ve seen the dire reports about childhood obesity becoming rampant in America. It’s a scary thing and not an experience any of us wish upon our children. Preventing obesity can be easy and empowering … Continue reading

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Protect your Allergic Child in School

TweetShareArticle by: Nadine O’Reilly A severe allergic reaction to milk, peanuts, wheat, shellfish, latex and other types of triggers can keep a youngster from fully enjoying childhood. And that’s not right. We know how challenging and frightening it is to … Continue reading

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Fostering Healthy Eating Habits In Your Baby

TweetShareArticle by: Sarah Veda If you’re concerned about your baby’s health, you want to be certain to start healthy eating habits early. The first year of solid foods is a very important time for establishing your child’s eating habits. What … Continue reading

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