Why Go Organic? With so many opinions on what and how to feed your family, getting the facts about organic food is essential. There’s much talk about organic foods today. It’s hard to sort out the fact from fiction. If your children are preschoolers or older, it’s not too late to begin serving whole food, … Read more

Dairy Snacks for Children May Not Be As Healthy As You Think Yogurt products marketed to children may not be the best choice. It is important to check the nutrition label to determine the quality of this dairy snack. Yogurt marketed specifically to children may seem like a great snack. However, closer inspection of nutritional … Read more

How to Convince a Reluctant Father to Try Cloth Diapering Some parents are reluctant to try the world of cloth diapering. Learn how to convince your partner how cloth diapers are the perfect fit for your family. A parent who wants to use cloth diapers often struggles to convince his or her partner (most often … Read more

Tips for Successful Grocery Shopping with Children It’s the rare child that never has a grocery store tantrum. Use these tips to prevent a meltdown in the grocery store. Grocery stores can be an overwhelming environment for young children. If grocery store tantrums happen frequently, a parent may wish to shop alone, but this is … Read more

Holistic Families Teaching Children to Live Green Teach children how to live an environmentally friendly life by incorporating green practices into daily living. Green Cleaning with Children Most parents avoid letting children use chemical cleaning products. But, once a family switches to environmentally friendly cleaning products, even young children can participate in cleaning. White vinegar … Read more

How a Mother Can Share the Things She has Learned Have you thought about how you can pass on to your own children the values your mother taught you? Sometimes we have to make a conscious effort to pass on our values. The things you learned from your mother are part of your tradition and … Read more

Motivate Kids by Praising Them for Effort Instead of Talent Here’s one simple thing parents can do to help their children try harder instead of giving up; feel good about themselves; and increase their confidence and self-esteem. How often do parents praise their children for how smart they are in math, how talented they are … Read more

Nutritious Food from Gardening, Berry Picking & Cooking Healthy foods help regulate a child’s behavior, temper, growth, health and ability to learn. Parents can get creative to interest kids in nutritious foods. Unless a family lives on a desert island, it can be very difficult to get children to embrace healthy eating. Most modern families … Read more

Impact of TV on Children, AAP Recommendations, TV-Free Strategies Many families are concerned about the amount of time that children spend watching television each day. Could excess screen time lead to behavior issues? The amount of TV watched increases a child’s exposure to questionable programming, advertising, and news shows that may not be what parents … Read more

Leading Children Towards Environmental Awareness Parents can help their children develop a love of the earth and a greater environmental awareness with simple habits and activities that have a lasting impact. Families who choose to live in greater awareness of environmental needs can pass on these values to their children. Gentle guidance towards love and … Read more