Why is My Kid So Cranky?

I’m sure there have been times when you’ve asked yourself, “why is my kid so cranky?”  Then if your not completely exhausted from dealing with your cranky kid, you go down the checklist of possibilities: Is he hungry? Did he get a good night sleep? Does he need a nap? Did he have anything sugary…

Friday Fun: My Favorite “Pins” of the week!

Here’s a list of my favorite “Pins” of the week for some Christmas inspiration! Hand-print Snowmen Craft Great DIY Christmas gift Easy Cut-Out Gluten Free Christmas Cookies DIY Christmas Gift Tags Gluten Free Christmas Dinner and all the trimmings Homemade Christmas Gifts What “Pins” have you been gathering for Christmas? Follow me on Pinterest so…

Pediatric Tuina Massage for Wellness

Pediatric tuina massage, or Chinese infant massage, has been used for thousands of years in the East to keep kids healthy and treat illness.  This type of massage is largely unknown and it is my sincere hope to change that!  I want parents and practitioners to learn and use pediatric tuina massage to benefit their…

“Flu Proof” Your Kid: 5 Ways to Do It Naturally

With all the media coverage exploding over the flu epidemic that’s sweeping the nation, it got me asking “What can we do to “flu proof” our kids?”  It’s impossible to keep our kids away from germs.  Look away for two seconds and they’re putting their fingers in their mouth, sucking the handle of the shopping…

7 Ways to Calm a Cough Your Pediatrician Won’t Tell You About

Every cold and flu season many children come down with a head cold that results in a cough. Coughing can be uncomfortable and downright irritating if it’s strong and persistent or keeping everyone up at night.  When it comes to the ordinary cough, Western medicine doesn’t really have any great solutions that are both safe…