Kids are bombarded with food choices everyday at school. From the vending machines and the cafeteria line to all the goodies at the lunch table, they are surrounded by junk food during the day. When they are home, kick their health into high gear by giving them the rainbow! Throughout the week, most kids are […]
Tag: Health
Nothing is more important than our health – and that includes moms and children. How to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle is in the forefront of the resources we provide to parents. There are so many factors in our daily lives that contribute to our overall health – nutrition, environment, products – it is important for us to take a holistic look at how we can better our health in all we do. Our articles provide tips and advice that we can all use to create a better environment for ourselves and our families. Moms move the world; let’s make it a healthier one.
Almond Butter: Two Ways
Are you looking to make some gifts for the holidays? Make almond butter! It’s so simple! Buy unsalted roasted almonds (I like to control the salt) and process in your food processor until creamy, smooth and delicious. That’s it! Nothing else in the food processor besides those roasted almonds. I add ground cinnamon, vanilla powder […]
Coping With The Holidays
The holidays are here, and along with the festive décor, large social gatherings and creation of wonderful memories come major disruptions to family routines. Kids are out of school, staying up later at night, and eating lots of sugary treats. This is a really exciting time for kids, and at the same time, it places […]
How To Prepare For A Caesarian Birth
How do I prepare for a caesarian birth? I am often asked how a woman can best prepare for an upcoming cesarean section, whether it be a planned surgery or the result of unexpected events during vaginal birth. It’s very important that you don’t skip this section in the birthing books or tune out during […]
Our Fight for an AIDS Free Generation
“This is not about charity. This is about justice.” -Bono Our habits are changing dramatically in the ways that we consume, educate and share. What we choose to do and buy creates new economies that can affect someone’s life on the other side of the world. There is no doubt that the tremendous power of […]
Pumpkin Time
Fall is definitely Pumpkin Time. But those so familiar symbols of autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving have also a number of not so familiar health benefits. Pumpkins vary greatly in shape, size and colours, but generally they all have golden-yellow to orange flesh. Pumpkins are one of the most low calorie vegetables – a 100 g […]
Suggested Reading for Children and Parents About Going to the Doctor or Hospital
I have written blogs in the past about tips and suggestions along with coping techniques when you take your child to the doctor or the hospital. Books about healthcare experiences should present helpful information for children in a truthful and encouraging manner. The following is a list of good books for children and also for […]
You Alone Can Do it, But You Can’t Do It Alone
I’m sure you’ve heard the African proverb, “It takes a whole village to raise a child.” Now, the actual village is up for grabs for me, but I wholeheartedly agree that all parents need support. What that support looks for you… well, that is what you will have to decide. The role of grandparents, friends, […]