Dec
18
If there is one message I want parents reading this site to go away with it is that you have to research and educate yourself about everything that affects your child’s health so you can make informed decisions. That research does not include reading the newspaper as your sole source of decision-making information and you …
Oct
27
Here is food for thought for breast cancer awareness month. Should you be using commercial antiperspirant?? This is a bit of a challenging change to make but the health risks are too heavy not to consider this change. I know you go about your day not thinking twice about rubbing that antiperspirant under your arms. …
Oct
26
Nutrition is an area that I am really concerned about with my child so I try very hard to control what he eats and what he is exposed to at this early age. I’m am fully aware, and I hope you are as well, that our children are sicker than ever and it is because …
Oct
02
Diabetes, heart disease, obesity and every degenerative disease that comes with it – they are all increasing at alarming rates and our children are caught right in the middle of it. If you don’t think that the food that you and your children are eating has anything to do with that then think again and …
Sep
18
If you still believe that eggs are bad for your heart then you are greatly mistaken. Not only are eggs good for you but they are an amazingly healthy food source for your kids. My only caveat would be that you should try very hard to find local, farm-fresh eggs. Check the paper, check Craig’s …
Sep
16
We all wonder why everyone is so sick, why we have so many immune disorders, why there is so much illness, why our children are getting sicker and sicker. But how many of us stop and consider that the food we are putting in our bodies has anything to do with our health? This movie …
Sep
15
Cloth diapering is a great way to save money and the environment but you might be thinking you just can’t do it. There are many different options in cloth diapers these days and lots of tips from experienced moms. One thing is for sure, there are a lot of passionate parents out there who love, …
Sep
15
Removing toxins from your life is absolutely imperative but it doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Get a little creative and back to basics and you can make an impact on your toxic exposure and create a healthier life for your children. It may seem overwhelming to start but I promise you if you …
Sep
15
This is a subject that we really need to wake up and take notice of. There are so many ways that we can lower our children’s exposure to chemicals. This article gives you a good jumping off point but it is up to you to take the next step and continue researching, making changes in …
Sep
15
We all know obesity is an epidemic but it reaches farther than just affecting the adults in our country. Our children are increasingly heavier and there is absolutely no relief in sight unless we as parents take responsibility for the food our children eat and the activities they partake in. I encourage parents to get …
Aug
28
I knew without a doubt that there were not-so-pleasant chemicals in laundry detergent. My favorite scent, Lavender Vanilla, made me itch, so I promptly stopped using it. There was no question when my son was born that I was going to be washing at least his clothes in a natural, safe laundry detergent. The more …
Aug
16
Just when you think the food industry can’t get any worse. I have to admit this one really left me feeling aggravated, disappointed, dejected. Not only the fact that the flavor is fake but even just the fact that the orange juice can sit around for years! Yuck! I recently started making fresh squeezed lemonade …
Aug
11
I subscribe to the Happier Kids Now email newsletter and that is where I came upon the article I’m about to share with you. My son is young enough that I don’t have to worry quite yet about bullying but I won’t lie to you – it concerns me that he is such a gentle, …
Aug
11
Everyone knows that there is fluoride in our public water supplies. What everyone does not know is how dangerous this fluoride is to our children. It’s there under the guise that it helps prevent tooth decay and every child should get a steady supply of fluoride to prevent cavities. If you even begin to research …
Aug
06
Kids and salt can go together, if you do it the right way. Do your family a favor and stop using table salt. Not only will you improve their health but they will also think your cooking has drastically improved because nothing improves the taste of food like the right kind of salt. I switched …
