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…
I Let My Kids Plan and Cook All of Their Own Meals for a Month. Here’s What Happened. Read More »
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,…
Why Do Kids Have Tantrums? Top 5 Reasons for Toddler Tantrums Read More »
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…
9 Things That Welcoming a Child with Down Syndrome Taught Me Read More »
If you’ve followed me for a while, you probably already know how I feel about school birthday treats and sugar (not to mention kids’ sports…
Healthy School Christmas Party Ideas – Fun Games and Food for Kids but NO Sugar! Read More »
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…
Preventing Motion Sickness in Children (or “How We Got to Travel Again”) Read More »
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…
No Five-Second Rule? Why Kids Shouldn’t be TOO Clean Read More »
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…
The Eczema Battle: Fighting the Good Fight Read More »
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…
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…
Real Food and My Child’s Autism Diagnosis Read More »
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.…
Your Child’s Life is Worth 60 Seconds (even if it’s a battle) Read More »
Stomach pain after eating? Suspect you might need a natural parasite cleanse? Recognizing the symptoms of parasites is more important than you might think. Parasites…
True or False: Everyone Has Parasites in Their Bodies Read More »
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…
Is the War on Infections…or Against Antibiotics Themselves? Read More »
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…
Natural Remedy to Heal an Ear Ache in 30 Minutes or Less Read More »
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…
Could Food be the Root Cause of Your Child’s Illness? Read More »
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…
Does a Child Really Cost a Quarter Million Dollars? Read More »
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…
Mary and Martha Moment: Celebrating Lent with Children Read More »
