It seems crazy to me that so many people, medical professionals and normal folks alike, still believe that what we eat has little to do with behavior, mood, and physical health. Turning a blind eye to that simple relationship prevents so many people from finding relief from their suffering, whether that be chronic pain or [...]
Entries Tagged as 'children'
What’s Eating Your Child? It Couldn’t be Food, Could It? Author Kelly Dorfman
January 6th, 2012 · 29 Comments · Science of Nutrition
Tags: ADHD·children·ear infections·Kelly Dorfman·What's Eating Your Child
Does a Child Really Cost a Quarter Million Dollars?
August 3rd, 2011 · 134 Comments · Frugality, KS lifestyle, Mary and Martha Moments
Can you afford another child? People are really thinking about finances when they make decisions about conception, and many struggle with being a working mother vs. staying at home. I hear this more often that you’d think: “I wish I could make more homemade foods, but I just don’t have time with working all day.” [...]
The Faith of Our Children: Mass Traditions
June 17th, 2011 · 35 Comments · Mary and Martha Moments
We parents pass on so many traditions, routines and habits to our kids: Wash your hands before you eat. Buckle your seatbelt in the car. Look both ways before crossing the road. None, however, are more important than our faith: Put God first. Trust Him. Make church a part of your life. Pray always. It’s [...]
Tags: catholic·children·faith·Mass·prayer·The Faith of our Children
Mary and Martha Moment: Celebrating Lent with Children
February 17th, 2010 · 14 Comments · Mary and Martha Moments
When my almost-five-year-old son heard that Lent was coming, he exclaimed, “I remember Lent! I hate Lent!” Surprised at his fervor, I fought to remain calm and detached myself and asked, “Oh? What do you remember about Lent that was so bad?” “I don’t get desserts in Lent!” he fired back with an earthy groan. [...]
