In 1954, the UN General Assembly recommended that November 20th be observed worldwide as Universal Children's Day. November 20th was chosen because it was on November 20th that the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989). Universal Children's Day is a day of fraternity and u … [Read more...] about Universal Children’s Day: November 20th
Thanksgiving Every Day: the Family Gratitude Habit
Can you imagine if it were possible to stem the tide of increasing mental health problems in youth, just by adding a gratitude habit into our family life? Imagine if this simple, free, non-medical intervention could make the difference between plain sailing through the teen years and difficulties with teen problems such as addictions, eating disorders, anxiety and other … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Every Day: the Family Gratitude Habit
Empower Kids to Build a “We” Community
We live in a society that is all too often “every man or woman – or even child – for him or herself,” and these skewed values are shaping young generations. Do we really want to live in a world in which we can’t recognize that our neighbor’s triumphs and struggles are very much our own? What if, instead, we taught our children to embrace a “we” mentality as they grow and eventua … [Read more...] about Empower Kids to Build a “We” Community
Paternal Postpartum Depression Guide
"This post originally appeared on Parenting Pod" Did you know, if your partner is depressed after the birth of your baby, then there’s a 50% chance you will be too? [4] When you become a dad, you undergo an incredible amount of change. There’s a shift in your intimate relationship and your personal identity and you experience new emotions. It can be demanding and over … [Read more...] about Paternal Postpartum Depression Guide
Primer on Ayurveda from Sacred & Delicious
Since ancient times, Ayurveda’s primary tenet has remained the same: good digestion. The digestive fire is the secret to sustaining good health. For this reason, it is helpful to understand the basis of good digestion and the result of poor digestion—agni and ama, respectively. AGNI AND AMA Agni means “fire” in Sanskrit, and in the context of Ayurveda it means “digestive fire. … [Read more...] about Primer on Ayurveda from Sacred & Delicious
Talk to Children about Childbirth
Many of the couples I've taught childbirth classes to—especially those expecting their first child—experienced high levels of anxiety and fear when talking about the specifics of childbirth. Some of them were misinformed, some of them were afraid, all of them wanted the best childbirth experience possible, of course! The journey to ease their discomfort around childbirth was … [Read more...] about Talk to Children about Childbirth
Go Screen Free: Change Your Life
Do you find yourself on Facebook or Instagram, scrollingscrollingscrolling and you don’t remember the moment when you actually picked up your phone? Are you arguing with your child when it is time for them to turn off their show or game and they whine, “But you’re looking at a screen!” And they are right? Do you think about things you would like to do and then immediately … [Read more...] about Go Screen Free: Change Your Life
The Seven Habits of Effective Teens
Sean Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, has been updated for the digital age and it's a great resource for teenagers and parents of teenagers who are looking for inspirational and helpful reading for their children. THE SEVEN HABITS I've been greatly helped by Stephen R. Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which is the inspiration for … [Read more...] about The Seven Habits of Effective Teens
Aromatherapy Remedies
When our children are sick, they often need soothing rather than medication and there are many modalities we can choose from for this, including aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is a gentle practice that uses essential oils for physical and psychological healing. Essential oils are highly aromatic, concentrated oils that are distilled by steam or water from leaves, needles, stems, … [Read more...] about Aromatherapy Remedies
Strong Gun Laws Save Lives
FACTS ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE 31,347 people are killed with firearms each year in the US. The US has the highest rate of childhood homicide, suicide and firearm-related death among industrialized countries. Violence in the US is on the decline. In 2010, violent crime rates hit a low not seen since 1972. Ownership of guns in the US is at an all-time low. No … [Read more...] about Strong Gun Laws Save Lives