Raising Boys With ADHD

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that affects 5.4 million children between the ages of four to seventeen, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although this disorder was first documented in 1845, "rates of ADHD diagnosis … [Read more...]

Olive Oil Treatment: Get Rid of Head Lice Naturally

Well, it has happened. My daughter's best friend had head lice, which of course puts my family at high risk for contracting this parasite. I immediately reread Jessica Gottlieb's post Head Lice (Leave Mommy alone, She's Shaking in the Corner) and sent my … [Read more...]

5 Natural Remedies for Ear Infections (Acute Otitis Media)

I woke up last night with an earache. It is only the third one I have ever had in my life. There is inflammation and the pain is mild, which makes my ear infection perfect for natural remedies. WebMd describes an ear infection as: Ear infections (acute otitis media) … [Read more...]

5 Natural Remedies for Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis)

As I have stated before, I don't think cradle cap is a big deal, but it sure does bother the grandparents. My experience was the more I removed it, the more it came back on my baby's head. Cradle cap is officially called seborrheic dermatitis, and adults, such as myself, … [Read more...]

Are Temporary Tattoos a Health Risk to Children?

Update 10/23/17: You can now by henna tattoos body stickers. They even come in metallics! They are less messy and easier to use, but you can be more creative with a henna kit. Here's a summary of information I found when I researched the … [Read more...]