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What is the difference between foremilk vs. hindmilk? How do different methods of breastfeeding affect your baby? Our bodies have an amazing ability to produce just the right nutrition for our babies, in just the right amount, and in just the right consistency. The consistency of human milk can be described in three ways: colostrum,…
Bed-sharing can be beneficial for the whole family. It promotes breastfeeding, bonding, and healthy sleep habits. Many families say they sleep better when their baby is close to them during the night. Here are 5 tips for safe bed sharing. The number one concern with bed-sharing is safety, and rightly so. Safety should be the…
Using natural household ingredients to clean can be as effective as store-bought chemicals and much safer. Getting rid of commercial cleaners means less possibility of accidental poisoning. Commercial cleaners contain hazardous chemicals that can be irritating to family members with allergies or asthma, and detrimental to your health. Natural cleaning recipes might be the answer….
It’s at the top of the list of breastfeeding fears: What do I do if my baby starts biting? It’s enough to make you cringe, but experienced mothers tend to agree, it doesn’t have to be that bad. Breastfeeding mother Heather Jones commented, “It may hurt but it startled me most. The pain wasn’t that…
Now that your family is “going green” and making the switch to more environmentally friendly products, what is the next step? You’re using fewer household chemicals, recycling, conserving resources, and buying local foods, but have you thought of your child’s toys? The trend of plastic toys is still booming, but a new trend is up…
Learning doesn’t stop when the weather gets warm. Summer is the perfect time to get out and explore your world. Exploring your town together is a great way for the whole family to find new places and activities, and learn a little history along the way. You can even immerse yourself in local arts and…
Sometimes kids act out. It’s a fact of life. Many of us have been taught that when our children act up it’s a display of disobedience and the child just needs more discipline. But this ignores the fact that it’s a child you are dealing with and not an adult. A child that sometimes doesn’t…
After birth, most women experience some degree of discomfort in the perineal area. Even if you did not tear, you may have some bruising or feel sore in general. Herbs and essential oils are an ideal way to ease discomfort and promote healing after birth because they can be used as often as needed. Popular…
You’ve probably heard it from your grandmother, your mother, or some elderly lady at the super market scowling at the way you dress your children. “Bundle that baby up, he’s gonna catch a cold!” But your grandmother’s wisdom may be a little off base. Being exposed to cold or heat can’t get your child sick…
The name of this book is a breath of fresh air among stacks of parenting books that say “check with your healthcare provider.” Susan Markel, pediatrician, certified lactation consultant, and attachment parenting specialist, confirms in her book ‘What Your Pediatrician Doesn’t Know Can Hurt Your Child‘ what millions of parents around the globe have learned…