The Overscheduled Child: Adrenal Fatigue in Children
Did you wake up tired this morning? You’re not the only one. Adrenal fatigue is one of the most prevalent disorders in the world today, affecting both children and adults. Our adrenal glands help us deal with stress in our everyday lives. No stress is too big or...
Are you Cooking With Safe Oils in the Kitchen?
Whipping up a recipe in the kitchen isn’t as simple as it used to be when it comes to the oils we use for cooking. You might find yourself wondering if you should use your new bottle of cold-pressed olive oil to stir fry vegetables, or not? Current nutrition...
Toddler-Friendly Green Smoothie
A simple way to give your child's daily meal plan a super nutrition boost is to introduce daily green smoothies. The earlier you do this the better because a child's taste buds start developing before birth! Pregnant and nursing women should eat a wide variety of...
5 Habits of Happy Kids
When it comes to raising kids, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all parenting method to ensure your child grows up happy and well-adjusted. Every child is individual with unique likes/dislikes, talents and communication style. However, more and more research is...
6 Ingredient Popcorn Chicken (Gluten-free)
Despite my good intentions, there are nights I forget to plan anything for dinner. It happens. On those days I find myself rummaging around in the fridge at 4pm when the kids are cranky and it suddenly occurs to me that I have no idea what to feed them for dinner. Oh,...
January GIVEAWAY!
I'm so excited to announce my VERY FIRST GIVEAWAY! I've teamed up with a few of my favorite bloggers to offer you a NEW VITAMIX BLENDER! If you've been reading my blog for awhile now you are 1) probably a relative of mine, and 2) aware of how much I adore my...
What Your Child’s POOP is Telling You
I know, I know, POOP. The word is hilarious to my 5 year old. He dissolves into giggles if someone dare utter those four little letters. But wouldn’t you know it-- poop is more than just a funny word, it’s actually a great indicator of your child’s current level of...
Holistic Remedies for Ear Infections
Disclaimer: This post is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat or diagnosis. Please see your functional medical practitioner for more information about any health conditions. When ear infections strike, they usually mean intense pain,...
5 Natural Detox Methods (No Juice Cleanse Required)
Every year after the holidays I start thinking about my post-holiday DETOX. Maybe it’s the increased amount of red wine I drink in the name of all things Santa (did anyone else get their kid Legos for Christmas? Man that’s a lot of building). Or maybe it’s the...
5 Minute DIY Body Scrub
I’m sure there are a few of you out there who, like me, scramble at the last minute to cover your holiday bases. Two days ago I realized I hadn’t done anything for my friends here in Argentina. I wanted to give them a little something, preferably homemade, to...
Cinnamon Apples with Bacon (Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo)
Apples are something we eat a lot of in our house. Hot, cold, juiced—it doesn’t really matter, we all love them. Currently my daughter’s go-to snack is baked apples with cinnamon. She loves them and could eat baked apples 3 meals a day if I let her. Stewed or baked...
Why is My Child SICK All the Time?
Why is my child SICK all the time?? Lately I’ve had several conversations with people about solving mysteries. This makes me sound like Angela Lansbury and I assure you I am not (but I loved that show!). These mysteries have nothing to do with crime and everything...
Homemade Crackers (Gluten-free, Dairy-free)
My son eats crackers every day at school for his snack. While this isn't exactly my first choice when it comes to his mid-morning nutrition---we don't have a lot of other options here in Argentina. Well, maybe cookies. And if the choice is between cookies and...
Holistic Remedies for Candida in Children
Last week my son woke in the middle of the night complaining that he was itchy. We didn’t think much of it until the next morning when I took a look in his mouth, saw a nice white layer coating his tongue, and noticed a “different” smell to his breath. Uh...
Choose Your Own Adventure: PALEO PANCAKES (Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Paleo-friendly)
Breakfast is a big deal in our house for a few reasons. First, my kids are usually very hungry in the morning when they wake up so it's important I'm prepared to fill those empty tummies quickly. And second, just like your grandma told you, breakfast is the most...
Probiotic Popularity: The Key to Gut Health or an Expensive Supplement You Don’t Need?
Probiotics are front and center in the holistic health spotlight right now. Walk down any health food store aisle and you will see countless probiotic supplement brands for adults and children alike. Supplements can be expensive, so when it comes to probiotics are...
Apple Pancakes (gluten-free)
I find these pancakes delicious (almost TOO delicious). My children found them delicious one glorious morning a few weeks ago. Until my very picky son said, “Heeeeeyyyyyy, MOM, are these apples in here?” And that was the end of apple pancakes in our house. Once...
4 Tools for Compassionate Parenting.
My son recently started preschool at a new school… in a foreign country. As we prepared for his first day, not only was my son nervous about the new language he’d be learning (“Mom, will anyone speak English?”) but also my shy boy was preoccupied with the prospect of...
