I like math just about as much as the next mom. Counting baby toes, pennies and the number of times my son says "sooopooon" (spoon) in a day - all good stuff! But when it comes to my kids health, math rarely factors in. Why? Because I watch them, not the numbers. This is especially true with fevers. I'm not alone, either. According to Dr. [...] Continue Reading
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Keep Your Child Hydrated & Comfortable During A Fever With Herbal Smoothie Freezer Pops
Note from Heather: Respected pediatricians agree that fevers are usually beneficial, but do you have a plan for if /when a fever goes beyond what you're comfortable with? The book featured in today's post - Treating Fevers Naturally - was written by Meagan Visser, a registered nurse and herbalist whose insights have helped many mamas stay calm [...] Continue Reading
Do Healthy Kids Get Sick?
I Have Imagined You In Your Underwear, Or actually, just those of you that have attended my classes. Public speaking is, uh, not my thing, and I make no apologies for picturing you in pigtails and a purple polka dot sleeper with footies. So, a few months ago I was sitting in the audience listening to my friend Dr. Betsy speak on nutrition and [...] Continue Reading
6 Natural Remedies for Seasonal Allergy Relief
When you think of the transition to spring or fall, does your mind wander to soaking up lots of beneficial sunshine, planting a garden, or maybe sipping on pumpkin spice lattes . . . or do you think of watery eyes and stuffy sinuses? If you've ever spent allergy season trying to remember what it's like to breathe out of more [...] Continue Reading
I’m Group B Strep Positive – Now What?
So, you're positive, and in this case, we're not just talking about your overall outlook on life. Like so many mamas, you took the Group B Strep test in pregnancy and your results were positive for the presence of the bacteria. Maybe you immediately wondered what you "did wrong," or if there was anything you could do to prevent it. I know I [...] Continue Reading
Drugstore Alternatives When Your Kids Have “The Ick”
Today's guest post come from the fabulous Katja Swift, who is filling in for me this week while I work on a super secret project. You may recognize her name as the genius behind the almond pancakes, but don't think of her as the pancake lady because she is oh so much more! Katja is a clinical herbalist currently serving as the director of the [...] Continue Reading
5 Natural Remedies For Growing Pains (That Start Working Right Away)
Are achy legs waking your child up at night? If the problem disappears like a bad dream in the morning, it could be growing pains. About 25-40% of children will suffer from growing pains at one point or another, usually between the ages of three and twelve. (1) And obviously parents suffer, too, because, um, sleep deprivation! So, what [...] Continue Reading
9 Effective Home Remedies for Earaches
This may be an odd way to start a post on home remedies for earaches, but before we get into the nitty gritty of easy homemade ear drops, warm salt socks and other comfort measures, I want to take a moment to discuss one of the most common misconceptions about ear infections. Is it really an infection? According to Dr. Allan Lieberthal, [...] Continue Reading
