I Let My Kids Plan and Cook All of Their Own Meals for a Month. Here’s What Happened.
Does it sound crazy? Maybe a little, but believe it or not, letting my kids plan, buy, and cook all of their own food was…
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Are Cell Phones for Toddlers a Good Idea?
I can still remember the play phones my grandma gave to my older siblings and me when I was very little. I believe two were…
Why Do Kids Have Tantrums? Top 5 Reasons for Toddler Tantrums
It happened again. It always does. My toddler (kid #4) has started to respond to the word “no” with a full-on head back, mouth open,…
9 Things That Welcoming a Child with Down Syndrome Taught Me
This is a guest post by Heidi C., a dorm mate from college, who writes at This Circus Life. I’m so honored to reveal to you this…
Healthy School Christmas Party Ideas – Fun Games and Food for Kids but NO Sugar!
If you’ve followed me for a while, you probably already know how I feel about school birthday treats and sugar. It means a lot to…
Preventing Motion Sickness in Children (or “How We Got to Travel Again”)
Car trips with children can be a harrowing experience for any parent, but when you have a child who gets motion sickness – that’s a…
No Five-Second Rule? Why Kids Shouldn’t be TOO Clean
This is a guest post from Jena Halman-Kincaid, RN, board member at CSU. Kids love to get dirty, don’t they? At least it seems like…
Is Wi-Fi in Your Child’s School? A Parent’s Guide to Taking Control
This post is by guest writer Andrea Fabry of It Takes Time. Nearly half of all elementary schoolers, even more middle schoolers, and 71 percent of…
The Eczema Battle: Fighting the Good Fight
This post is from KS Site Editor Helen Thomas. As a parent you never want to see your child in pain. You would do anything…
When a Picky Eater Might Have More Going On: How to Identify and Solve Oral Sensory Processing Disorder
Do you have a picky eater? Are meal times a battle? Before you get frustrated and assume your child is just strong-willed, take a closer…
Real Food and My Child’s Autism Diagnosis
Can gluten cause behavioral symptoms? Is there a link between food and autism? When my eleven year old son was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism…
Your Child’s Life is Worth 60 Seconds (even if it’s a battle)
It never ceases to amaze me when a child pitches a fit about something that is truly a daily occurrence, sometimes multiple times a day.…
True or False: Everyone Has Parasites in Their Bodies
Stomach pain after eating? Need a natural parasite cleanse? Know the symptoms of parasites? They’re more common than you think. Find out how to rid…
Is the War on Infections…or Against Antibiotics Themselves?
My story of fighting infection without prescription antibiotics. How I learned to use natural remedies, homeopathics, and essential oils for ear infections and strep. There’s…
Natural Remedy to Heal an Ear Ache in 30 Minutes or Less
This is a guest post from Sarah of Early Bird Mom, sharing her ear ache remedy. My toddler woke up screaming last night just after…
Could Food be the Root Cause of Your Child’s Illness?
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…
Does a Child Really Cost a Quarter Million Dollars?
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…
Mary and Martha Moment: Celebrating Lent with Children
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…