Toxic Free Living And Natural Alternatives for Life
In parenting, there’s never a shortage of frustrating situations. Whether it’s cute but tiring mischief, their refusal to stay put when told to, or simple things such as bath and bedtime, they tend to have pretty clear ideas about the way things ought to be. But when it comes to taking medicine, getting a child …
6 Smart Ways to Get Your Kid to Take Their MedicineRead More
Has your child ever been bullied? Cyberbullied? The range of emotions I experienced as a parent when my child was bullied swung from one extreme to another. My generation dealt with bullying. I remember very well my first day of high school, being on the receiving end of bullying. However, our children also have cyberbullying …
Dr. Nicole Beurkens on Cyberbullying – What Parents Need to KnowRead More
Not only does reading develop a child’s vocabulary, but it also expands their world. Reading the right books will instill good character qualities in kids. For example, when you read books such as an autobiography of someone who survived the Holocaust, you are building empathy and humility. We’ve always believed that once you can learn …
List of Excellent Adventure Books for Kids to Read for Character BuildingRead More
Trust Your Intuition: 100 Ways to Transform Anxiety and Depression for Stronger Mental Health In this episode of A Healthy Bite, we are discussing how to help our kids have healthier minds. Meet Jill Sylvester, a licensed mental health counselor and author of two books that can help parents and children strengthen their mental health. A …
Traveling has always been a fantastic bonding activity for families. The shared time far away from all the distractions of everyday life provides you with an abundance of opportunities to talk, play, and experience new things together. The experiences teach kids to become more flexible, curious, and adventurous. It also turns the whole world into …
You Can Do It: 7 Single Mom Hacks for Traveling With KidsRead More
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I’m always inspired when I meet someone who is living a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle. If that person also happens to be a motivational speaker, well, BONUS! In this episode, you’ll meet David Essel, best selling author, and life coach. He is here to inspire change in the world and motivate you to be all you …
You Need to Know: Social Inclusion Starts from the Top DownRead More
Children need quality and quantity sleep During sleep, the body promotes growth, support mental development, and conserve energy. Parents already know that when kids miss out on sleep, it can lead to irritability, but the problem goes beyond being a grump. An enormous amount of research has been conducted on sleep in children. The most …
Understanding and treating childhood insomnia and other sleep problemsRead More
Emotional upheaval and heartbreak can be caused by various situations such as the end of a romance, death of a loved one, a wayward child, or the betrayal of a friend. Whatever the cause, emotional outbursts such as crying your eyes out or a heated argument can really take it out of you. A broken …
Most effective remedies to heal a broken heart and emotional upheavalRead More
Ever wonder what kids can do in the kitchen to help out? Maybe you haven’t thought about what kids can do to help in the kitchen at all. You may be asking yourself why would I want my kids to be in the kitchen!? I know when my children help out in the kitchen it …
What kids can do to help in the kitchen – an age appropriate listRead More
Making self-care a priority when you are alone is never easy! In the first of this three-part series on self-care, Jami and I discussed the question, “is self-care selfish?” We talked about a friend who chose me as her word of the year and what impact it had on her family. In the second episode, …
Making self-care a priority when you are alone – Part three, Episode 17Read More
The best bodyguard for my kids was always their immune systems! Here are a few ways I made sure theirs were in top shape!
Send kids to school with a body guard – Episode 6 – A Healthy BiteRead More
“Life’s not fair, is it?… …You see I…I shall never be king…and you, shall never see the light of another day” There’s a lot of truth in that line! I have watched The Lion King, listened to the soundtrack, and read the books probably hundreds if not thousands of times. That was back when I …
I got a text from my 2nd daughter Haley letting me know she had been evacuated from her base due to Hurricane Matthew and she was on her way home. I had really been hoping she could come in while her big sister and new brother in law were visiting but she couldn’t get leave. …
Expect the Unexpected Annoyed Skunks and Spilled MolassesRead More
Teach your children well I woke up to find this message taped to my coffee pot. My 17-year-old daughter prepared it for me the night before. I feel blessed. She knows how much I enjoy my quiet time (the hour before everyone else wakes up when I read my Bible and drink my coffee). So she …
Should you say NO? I remember with my first child saying no to her what seemed like a million times during the year after she turned two. I even remember her imitating me right down to the finger pointing. Recently, it was brought to my attention by a well informed mother of a very busy toddler, …
Misophonia – literally “hatred of sound”, was proposed in 2000 as a condition in which negative emotions, thoughts, and physical reactions are triggered by specific sounds. It is also called “select sound sensitivity syndrome” and “sound-rage“. The hatred of sounds is not always diagnosed as Misophonia but many people suffer from a mild form of it …
Creating a bedtime routine to improve sleep and maintain superior health is not as hard as you think. This is what has worked for our family with my six children who have all gone to bed without a problem over the past 23 years. Sleep is one of the most important aspects of health. Helping your …
