Sugar is everywhere! Kids experience it at the end of sports games, at birthday parties, and even in the classroom. This inundation of sugar creates kids with a pretty hefty sweet tooth. How do we stop the sugar? I think we can start in the classroom. As a classroom teacher for over 30 years, I…
Homemade Baby Formula Part 2
September 23, 2014 Leave a Comment
In my last post I talked about why I chose to make my own formula when I was faced with the need to supplement my daughter’s nutrition. In this post I’m going to let you know: How to make that homemade formula My tips on making this formula in the middle of the night, while…
Let’s Make Class Parties All About the FUN and Not the Food!
September 9, 2014 5 Comments
Back-to-school marks the return of making lunches, keeping schedules and class celebrations. We want our kids to develop healthy eating habits because it is the foundation for healthy robust bodies! The old saying holds true, “we are what we eat.” Unfortunately, these days kids are exposed to a variety of foods that offer little nutrition…
My Journey Back to Myself through the Eyes of My Daughter By Dawn K. Gibson, LCSW
June 6, 2014 2 Comments
This blog is dedicated to sharing safe, natural, and effective solutions and tips for your children’s and the whole family’s well-being. I believe that emotional and mental health are just as important as physical health and often find that the three are interrelated. That’s why I’m excited to introduce you to my friend, Dawn Gibson, LCSW, who contributes her heartfelt…
6 Natural Ways to Prevent Nose Bleeds in Children
April 1, 2013 11 Comments
Allergy season is a time when nose bleeds, also known as epistaxis, occur often. Your child may have a spontaneous nosebleed, bleed after blowing their nose, or wake in the morning with dried blood on their nose, pillow or bedding. Nosebleeds associated with allergies are often due to dryness in the nose. They may also…
