This post is from KS contributing writer Becca Stallings of The Earthling’s Handbook.Your busy family needs nourishing food to keep you healthy and energetic for all your activities! But sometimes a full schedule gets in the way of cooking every meal from scratch. Making the transition away from convenience foods can be the hardest part of healthier eating, but Kitchen Stewardship is all about finding practical alternatives to help healthy habits stick!The secret to making real food … [Read more...]
What to Look for in a Good Quality Fish Oil
This post is from contributing writer Leah Vachani, CNC, of Lunch with Leah.One of the most frequent questions I get as a nutritionist is, "what is a good fish oil to buy?" Don't feel bad if you are also wondering what and how to figure this out. The nutritional supplement world is confusing even to healthcare professionals!Let's dig into the details of what fish oil is, why you should take it, and mostly - how the heck to choose a good one! What Does Fish Oil Do? Fish oil is … [Read more...]
Every Parent’s Goal: Raising Responsible Kids
This post is from contributing writer Mary Voogt of Just Take A Bite.Ah, January...Christmas is over. Winter is really setting in. The second semester of school is starting. Time for routines and a fresh start.Everyone is making resolutions. Maybe you want to eat healthier, lose weight, get stronger, pay off debt, cook more homemade food, start meal planning, get organized or simply slow down life a bit. Or you're like me and you don't really make resolutions, but adhere to these goals … [Read more...]
Making Natural Remedies for the Whole Family Easy
A few months ago my husband and I made the terrible mistake of pointing out how healthy we had been for so long as a family... So of course chaos quickly ensued!We've had a couple of 5-day fevers, some painful sore throats, some multiple week coughs...and I won't even say what we haven't had lest I curse us again!The natural wellness remedies have been cluttering up every surface in our house, from bedside tables to kitchen counters to near the bathroom sink. Homeopathics, essential … [Read more...]
Does Your Lifestyle Need a Detox? {Argan Lavender Oil Cleansing Blend for Combination Skin from Wellness Mama}
In the online world, people usually only see names and rarely faces, so as you can imagine there are often mix-ups. I can't tell you how often readers and colleagues alike have gotten Katie at Wellness Mama and I mixed up.Same first name, write about real food and natural living, have a bunch of kids...I'm sure you can see why!I always take it as a compliment, because Katie's work is so thorough and well-researched, she's a great writer with a passion, and she has actually become a … [Read more...]
Cardamom Cranberry Christmas Cake (Grain-free!)
Breakfast or dessert?That's one of my favorite questions for baked goods, and one that isn't asked nearly enough in the popular culture.Healthy Breakfast Treats for School Party Coffee cake, cinnamon rolls, and mass-produced muffins are automatically delegated to breakfast, when in fact they surely deserve to be dessert based on their sugar percentage. That's why I was nervous when I saw that my daughter's 5th-grade class Christmas party was from 8-9:00 a.m. What are they going to eat … [Read more...]
This is Why your Kid isn’t Eating Lunch at School (and How to Fix it)
This post is from contributing writer Leah Vachani, CNC, of Lunch with Leah.Your child brings ANOTHER lunchbox home half (or less) eaten and you start to feel the emotions rising inside of you…Why didn’t they eat it?Did they not like it?Are they not hungry?Are they sick?Why? Why? WHY??You put thought, effort, and time into making that lunch. It was filled with love and nutrition…(or at least nutrition!) What is going on?Let me shed some light on this question … [Read more...]
How to Strengthen Your Brain to Avoid Concussion
When I read my favorite mystery books as a child, the heroine got knocked out cold about once per novel, and never once did she have any long-term (or short term!) effects of concussion or go to see a therapist to rehab her brain.Clearly, Nancy Drew knew and practiced every one of these brain strengthening techniques in spades because her head was so resilient!As you've seen in the last few posts in the series, kids (and adults) are experiencing concussions more often lately and as … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Sweet and Salty Snack Mix Recipe Kids Can Make
This post is from contributing writer Mary Voogt of Just Take A Bite.Without fail, every day right around 3:00 pm my kids rush up to me asking, "What can we have for a snack?!" I'm usually trying to feed their little brother or he's sleeping on me (which despite six months of me trying to tell them that's not the best time to ask me for things they continue to do it daily anyway).I've been teaching my kids to cook for quite a few years now. They are very capable in the kitchen. I think … [Read more...]
The Best Way to Heal from a Concussion: How to Start Recovery Immediately After a Bump on the Head!
When a toddler or preschooler get a concussion, it feels really serious!Our 3-year-old fell off ONE step this summer and hit the side of his head on cement, and even though it didn't seem like a big deal at first, it turned out to be enough to cause a concussion.When I was madly Googling natural remedies for concussions and how to recover from a concussion, and I wasn't finding much at first. Modern medical wisdom unfortunately takes a "rest and wait" approach, expecting the brain to … [Read more...]
