Like many others, both of my kids started whining when they were toddlers. It always bothered me when they whined. I tried the usual "ask...

Nutrition is a cornerstone of health. Processed and unnatural foods wreak havoc on the body, whereas real foods support true health. But...

Why Avoid Storebought Face Moisturizers? Most storebought face moisturizers contain ingredients I'd rather not apply to my skin....

Skin is not an impenetrable barrier. Chemicals in contact with your skin can be absorbed into your body. For instance, studies have shown...

In our modern society, whenever education is the subject, we always want to talk about the kids. We care about them, and we know their...

You can't teach what you don't know. You can't share what you don't have. -Rachel DeMille As parents, we want so badly to get it "right"....

Ever have one of those days when life just feels harder than usual? When tempers are running high, and children are melting down, and the...

A few years ago, I banished snacking. No more snacks, ever! Well, not quite... But I was tired of having my kids sometimes eat poorly...

White Rice vs. Brown Rice When my family first switched to eating a nutrient-dense diet back in 2005, we ate grains that had been...

Diet is such an important part of overall health. I'm past the days of striving for absolute dietary perfection, however I also try to...

If I could have have just one homeopathic remedy on-hand for acute emotional stresses, it would be Ignatia amara. From grief to...

I've received a few requests lately to post an update on my daughter's journey with her orthodontic treatment. My daughter, Alina, is...

I've never been much into fashion, makeup, and jewelry. I never really liked clothes' shopping, as it always seemed so hard to find...

I think there is way too much emphasis in our culture on physical appearances. Already overly-thin models are airbrushed to make them...

A Pattern of Discontentment From adolescence onwards, I was never quite satisfied with my body and appearance. In the early years, it was...

In the 9+ years that I've been a mother, I've read many parenting books. Among the parenting books I've read in the last few years, one...

Arnica Montana is homeopathy's most well-known remedy, and for good reason. It is a most-excellent remedy for first-aid of a variety of...

I am an early riser. Although I never set an alarm, I generally awaken every morning between 5:30 and 6:30am. I stay busy most of the...

Since it is monsoon season here in the desert southwest, it is our rainy season, and that means the mosquitoes are out.  If we forget to...

I am always open to new ways of improving my parenting skills and the relationships in our family. For the last few years, I have...