I’m not a crafty person. In fact, I will go so far as to say that utilizing fine motor skills in tasks such as sewing, cutting, threading, weaving, knitting, gluing, etc. gives me a bout of anxiety. (Seriously, I’ve elevated my heart rate just by focusing too hard on plucking my eyebrows. The Concentration!). But […]
Natural Parenting
Treatment Alternatives for Children: Finding a Natural Remedy
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know that I’m not a fan of conventional American medicine and I prefer finding a home remedy over a pharmaceutical solution to illness. But I only know what has worked for me in the past, and when sickness befalls a child, one often doesn’t have the […]
Sometimes a Jar of Tomato Sauce is Enough
Thanks for visiting Healthful Mama today! I’ll be on hiatus for a few weeks as my family makes some major changes. Today’s guest post is By Nancy Massotto, Ph.D, Founder and Executive Director of Holistic Moms Network. This post is a reminder for all parents who might feel the pressure to be perfect. If you’re […]
New Pregnancy & Birth Magazine Honors Womens’ Journeys
When you think there is nothing more to say, nothing more to reveal, nothing more to shed light upon in the natural birth arena, glowing, gorgeous LIGHT, exactly that, comes along by the name of Sacred Pregnancy. Author of popular books such as Ice Pop Joy, The Organic Family Cookbook, and Naturally Fun Parties for […]
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Where I worked as a teacher, each classroom was provided with a wall-mounted hand sanitizer dispenser, the thought being that this would keep germs at bay, and in turn, keep kids from getting sick and from missing school. But for the good that hand sanitizers offer (a quick, convenient way to clean hands and kill […]
When a Bumbo Takes Precedence: Rethinking Childhood Hazards
Last week, my Facebook and Twitter feeds were full of admonishments about the Bumbo chair and its vicious, evil, and life-threatening properties. “Bumbos were recalled!” I was not the only parent/blogger who thought this reaction was a completely ridiculous worry, and I tweeted this in reply to the hub-bub: Bumbos: recalled after 2 dz skull […]