Sugar-Free Desserts: Baked Pears Recipe

Last night, my daughter made baked pears. We had some pears in the fridge that were pretty ripe and headed for the compost in a couple of days. Instead of being thrown out, my daughter made one of the best sugar-free desserts: baked pears. This recipe is super simple and … [Read more...]

Kids Yoga and Bedtime Routines: Yawning Yoga

Bedtime can be a frustrating time in parenting. Parents are tired from a long day of work, whether in the home or out. Children seem to still have boundless amounts of energy or are overly tired making cooperative behavior sometimes challenging. Kids yoga before bedtime can be … [Read more...]

9 discipline methods better than timeouts

All children misbehave. It is part of growing up. How this behavior is handled by the adults in a child's life guides and shapes their future behavior. Properly handled, a negative incident turns into an opportunity for growth and development. Improperly handled, punitive … [Read more...]

Relieve parent anxiety with Newborn Movement Assessment

All new parents experience some sort of anxiety after their child is born. They gaze at their newborn infant lovingly, closely examining each finger and toe. They look for signs of early development often wondering what is normal and when or if to call the doctor. Photo … [Read more...]

How long should childbirth labor last?

The first time I gave birth, my labor lasted over 20 hours. I was exhausted, but I was supported by midwives that taught me to trust my body and my baby's timeline for childbirth. My second labor was a much shorter six hours. The length of childbirth labor can vary greatly, … [Read more...]