I did not have a doula when my children were born, because I had the loving care of two midwives attending our homebirths. If I was planning a hospital birth or wanted a little more support at home, I would definitely find a doula. What is a doula? Doulas is an ancient Greek word … [Read more...]
A Different Kind of Bath Safety
No doubt as a parent you’ve witnessed some odd behavior from your toddler. Things like running naked after the cat brandishing salad tongs, eating miscellaneous crusty items off the kitchen floor (but refusing good food at dinner), and even drinking her own bathwater — in great … [Read more...]
Sesame Street, Breastfeeding, and the Pump
[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/g3DWRhfNm4c" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /] MC sent me this link, as a follow up to my post "Breastfeeding Reduces Anxiety in Children". Apparently, breastfeeding creates anxiety in some mothers, thus they have … [Read more...]
Herbs for Kids
As I have mentioned before when discussing vaccinations, I am not a medical doctor or an herbalist, but when my children are sick, I reach for Herbs for Kids. Herbs for Kids are liquid tinctures that children readily take. Unlike tinctures made for adults that have a grain … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Reduces Anxiety in Children
It is common knowledge that the breast is best for infant's health, cognitive, and physical development. Breastfeeding is also better for the environment. A new study from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm also claims that children who were breastfed as infants are better … [Read more...]
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