Labor of Love: Bypassing a Scheduled Cesarean – Natural VBAC

Until my first daughter Carly was born by an ER-style emergency c-section, I had never been to the hospital except for the couple of times with minor injuries as a small child. The experience was so extraordinarily shocking to my system that it catapulted me into a determination … [Read more...]

Labor of Love: My Daughter's Home Birth, Hemorrhage Story

Almost seven years ago, I gave birth to my daughter. My pregnancy began with really bad "all day" sickness in the first trimester, where I would watch Dr. Zhivago between trips to the bathroom to puke. My second trimester was grand, as I was big enough to look pregnant and not … [Read more...]

Vegetarian Recipes for Kids

Here are some great recipes that offer a new twist to your child’s vegetarian diet! White Bean Burritos White beans have a great mild flavor that most children find appealing. Ingredients for each burrito: 4 Tablespoons canned, white beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...]

New Chapter Organics Whole-Food Organic Multivitamins for Every Kid

I am not entirely sold on the idea that people need to take multivitamins if they eat right, but I give them to my children frequently despite my reservations. I feel that multivitamins can accommodate for days when my children don't eat well (or I don't cook well). Now, there … [Read more...]

Poisonous Plants: Know What to Grow to Keep Your Yard Childproof

I'm lucky in many ways. I have a child who is a good eater. So good, she'll eat many things that are not even food — and a few that actually are. While this sure makes a plate of broccoli less challenging for both of us, these early years are aging me fast. To make it worse, I … [Read more...]