Your child is at school...and something pops into your head that you want to tell your child—plans for dinner have changed, plans after school changed, the doctor appointment tomorrow is confirmed, you love them, etc. What do you do? Do you send the text right when the thought comes, or hold off? I have started to change my practice around this. Awhile back I was more apt to … [Read more...] about Hold That Text; Be Away For the Day
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Celery is a Medicine. Here’s How to Use it
March is National Celery Month so it got me thinking about celery, one of my favorite vegetables. Did you know that celery is also an important medicinal herb? In Eastern medicine, celery’s bittersweet nature is used to balance hot and spicy dishes. It is a gentle stimulant that nourishes and restores weak conditions. Celery detoxifies the system and is a cleansing tonic. Ac … [Read more...] about Celery is a Medicine. Here’s How to Use it
Teen Dating Abuse: How to Help Your Daughter
It can turn into a parent’s worst nightmare: one day your darling teen daughter stops listening to you. Starts lying to you. Disappears and refuses to say where she has been. She forgets everything you’ve taught her, and worse, she returns your care and concern with a snarl, tells you you’re stupid and warns you to leave her alone. It won’t take you long to figure out that sh … [Read more...] about Teen Dating Abuse: How to Help Your Daughter
Children’s Books on Black History
In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History designated the second week in February as "Negro History Week." They chose this week because it included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and Frederick Douglass (February 14). The intention of the week was to encourage the teaching of Black History in the nation's … [Read more...] about Children’s Books on Black History
How to Heal Your Child’s Eczema Naturally
As many as 20% of all children suffer from the itchy rash called eczema. While some medical treatments are available, their success is limited, and their side effects can often be worse than the eczema itself. If your child has eczema, you’ve probably traveled this frustrating road before and may have asked your doctor, “What can I do at home to help?” The truth is that there is … [Read more...] about How to Heal Your Child’s Eczema Naturally
Chiropractic For Back Pain During Pregnancy
56% of pregnant women suffer from lower back pain.Yet, few of these women seek medical attention for their symptoms. If you’re pregnant and experiencing lower back pain, chiropractic care may be a good solution. There are several excellent reasons why chiropractic care can relieve your back pain and boost your health during pregnancy. IS CHIROPRACTIC CARE SAFE DURING PR … [Read more...] about Chiropractic For Back Pain During Pregnancy
Full Moon Cabbage Wraps from Trading Dishes
Here's a tasty recipe for Cabbage Wraps from a new cookbook, Trading Dishes, by Chef Steven Ferneding. Trading Dishes is a collection of healthy recipes that take your family on an exotic adventure with food. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 WHAT YOU WILL NEED 1 Tablespoon of coconut oil 1 block of Tofu or 1 po … [Read more...] about Full Moon Cabbage Wraps from Trading Dishes
A Doctor Defends Vaccine Informed Consent
Before responding to the New York Times editorial, "How to Inoculate against Anti-Vaxxers" (January 20, 2019), I want to point out that the opposite term, "Pro-Vaxxer" is rarely seen or heard, as if belief in the safety and efficacy of vaccines were so universal and such a no-brainer that there would be no need to coin a word to single it out, much less imply that the naysayers … [Read more...] about A Doctor Defends Vaccine Informed Consent
2019 Grammy Nominees for Best Children’s Music
Children's Music is so rich. It's no longer silly music for children; it's music that everyone loves. Below are the GRAMMY Award Nominees for the Best Children's Album of 2019. The winner is All the Sounds. You can listen to samples of the music by clicking on the links. All the Sounds by Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats 2018 Lucy Kalantari is a GRAMMY® Nominated so … [Read more...] about 2019 Grammy Nominees for Best Children’s Music
How to Take Toxicity out of Youth Sports
For many kids, organized sports aren’t much fun anymore. Overbearing parents, over-the-top coaches and overzealous competition are frequent images associated with youth-athletic leagues today. Though playing ball previously embodied the enjoyment of being a kid, the experience for many youngsters is too serious and stressful—and ultimately not worth it. One study revealed 70% … [Read more...] about How to Take Toxicity out of Youth Sports