Positive Parenting Solutions Review | Skill Building for Parents
I first heard about Positive Parenting Solutions in an email PS from Katie. So I watched the webinar and was hooked. We all want to…
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Simple Strategies to Cope with Anxiety for Kids
It’s Monday morning. We have to be out the door by 8:00am. It’s the usual frenzy of packing up lunches, helping the preschooler get dressed
How Do I Decide What Reusable Bag to Buy?
It’s finally happened! In the decade plus since I’ve been raising children with a green and crunchy mindset, thinking almost as much about the environment
How to Eat to Reduce Anxiety in Kids
I have struggled with anxiety pretty much my entire life. From the time I was very little I worried about things most people never even…
Instant Pot Honey-Mustard Salmon with Potatoes Recipe
Let’s talk about how hard it is to make dinner every night. We are the kind of family that rarely eats out, so we eat…
Why Kids Have Anxiety | Root Causes of Anxiety in Kids
When I was little, riding in the car meant one thing to me – no bathroom for a long stretch with an overactive bladder. My…
Seasonal Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe
It’s not often that I am able to go on a one-on-one date with any of my kids. Life is just so busy! So when…
Easy Health Benefits from Herbs | Herbal Infusions for Kids
I don’t like coffee.I think I just heard some gasps. It’s true. I just don’t like coffee (though some days I wish I did!). My…
How to Add Healthy Fat to School Lunches
Fat. What a controversial subject! If you were a child of the eighties like me, you were told from a young age that fat is…
Healthy Gluten-Free Cupcakes with a Protein Boost for Breakfast!
SEO KW: healthy breakfast cupcakes H2 ideas: kid-friendly healthy breakfast ideas, healthy breakfast cupcake recipe, high protein breakfast for kids, breakfast cupcakes with healthy fat,…
How to Prevent Picky Eating with Babies and Toddlers
When my husband and I started talking about having kids and parenting philosophies, I was eager to discuss how to prevent picky eating. Since I…
Fighting Impetigo Naturally | Home Remedies for Impetigo
Wrestling turned out to be the gift that kept on giving. My son was only a wrestler for two seasons. But he got everything wrestling…
Gabb vs. Troomi: What’s the Best Phone for Kids and Teens?
Looking for a safer smartphone for your teen or tween? They can have a great camera, limited (but functional) features, and still have help from…
Plant-Based School Lunch Ideas Kids Can Make
Okay, it’s that time, parents. School lunches. Love ‘em, hate ‘em, make what you want of them, but they are here, and we need a…
What to Do with Stomachaches in Kids: Remedies for Vomiting
Years ago, we had about three months of sickness after sickness. My then 2-year-old daughter Leah had a week of throwing up – an entire…
Simple Strategies to Reduce Test Anxiety
Ever noticed how fanfare creates stress? Think of weddings, an event that ought to be vying for the most special day of your life, and…
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,…
Finding Safe, Non-Toxic Children’s Pajamas That Won’t Go up in Smoke
Why is it so hard to buy safe, non-toxic pajamas for our children? In a perfect world, maybe all of our clothing could be organic.…
Could Masks Be Helpful AND Harmful to Our Kids?
I’m still sad every single time I see a child wearing a mask. My kids are wearing masks daily for school in person, but this…