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Crib Logic: Does an Organic Mattress Matter?
Did you know we spend a third of our lives in bed? One third. That's a long time. Sure, maybe your average number of hours declines with an infant in the house, but you make up for it once your kiddo hits the teen years. With all that mattress FACE time...
Little Jitters: Why Stress and Dinner Don’t Mix
Yesterday I ate leftover veggie hotcakes in one hand while loading the dishwasher with the other. No, I’m not proud. It was as ugly as it sounds. I’m embarrassed to admit this kind of mealtime behavior happens far too often in our house. Between raising Kula Baby...
Sugar Baby: Balancing Behavior with Diet
When it comes to raising Kula Baby, I figure the easier I make it on myself the better. Being a stay-at-home mom is the hardest J-O-B I’ve ever had (even though my boss is super cute). I know I'm not alone here, all mamas (whether they stay at home or not) have days...
Smells like Trouble: Choosing Safe Personal Care Products for Children
Lotions, Potions, Perfume, Oh My. Personal care products have come under scrutiny in recent times for "all natural" claims in spite of their not so natural ingredients. The cosmetics industry is, for the most part, unregulated... creating a breeding ground for...
Pigs are Cute. Keep Immunity Strong.
Photo: Corbis With flu season around the corner, many of us are thinking about how we can keep our babies healthy during the fall and winter months. And with the swine flu H1N1 virus in the news, we have even MORE reason to keep our kids healthy. Personally, I'd...
Television and Kids: Can’t We All be More Like Madonna?
Photo: peasap I read somewhere that Madonna doesn't let her children watch TV. Ever. At all. Hmmmm.....must be nice to have live-in child care help. If someone wanted to loan me an au pair, I wouldn't let Kula Baby watch TV either. My husband and I started our...