Category: ’Holistic Health’

20 Ways To Use Coconut Oil On Infants and Children

April 26th, 2013 by Jennifer S - 10 Comments

20 Ways To Use Coconut Oil On Infants and Children

From allergies to teething pain, Jennifer takes a look at 20 different ways in which parents can use coconut oil to aid their children with natural healing.  Read More…

10 Comments | Posted in Healthy Living, Holistic Health

Wordless Wednesday: Sick Day

April 24th, 2013 by NPN_Admin - 2 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Sick Day

This week we asked you to share sick days with us. Link up!  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Holistic Health, Wordless Wednesday

Potty Learning and the Late Learner

April 15th, 2013 by Laura - 5 Comments

Creating a social story using a beloved toy can help facillitate potty learning.

If you have an older potty learner, here are some tips to help you stay patient and model the skills.  Read More…

5 Comments | Posted in Holistic Health, Special Needs

20 Natural Ways to De-Stress When Anxiety Attacks

March 22nd, 2013 by Shannon - 1 Comment

20 Natural Ways to De-Stress When Anxiety Attacks

Anxiety attacks are overwhelming and a little terrifying. Here are 20 ideas to help you fight off panic attacks and regain your equilibrium.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Holistic Health, Nurturing Touch

Inside our Just in Case Kits

January 21st, 2013 by Lyndsay - 2 Comments

Inside our Just in Case Kits

Lyndsay shares the contents of her ‘just in case’ pouches, which are full of family safety items that are useful when she is out and about.  Read More…

2 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cleaning and Organizing, Family Safety, Holistic Health, Practical Home Help

Flower Essences: Emotional Support for the Whole Family

January 6th, 2013 by Megan - Leave a comment

Flower Essences: Emotional Support for the Whole Family

While searching for ways to support her young toddler, Megan learns about Flower Essences and their ability to provide emotional support and healing for the whole family.  Read More…

Leave a comment | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Birth, Holistic Health, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting

My First Home Birth Experience

December 24th, 2012 by Megan - 1 Comment

Holding the fresh babe.

My first home birth experience gave me hope for my next birth and re-ignited the desire within me to experience the sacred event without all the gizmos and gadgets of a busy hospital setting. Birth was a process, not a diagnosis. There are no guarantees, of course. But I’m hoping still the same.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Birth, Holistic Health, Preparing for Parenting

How to Treat a Child With Special Needs

December 10th, 2012 by Laura - 1 Comment

Speech therapy often includes a platypus

Five things I wish everyone knew about my son with special needs, a primer on treating him with love and respect.  Read More…

1 Comment | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Holistic Health, Parenting Philosophies, Special Needs

Heartburn Help

November 19th, 2012 by Gretchen - 4 Comments

Heartburn Help

After suffering from heartburn through two pregnancies, Gretchen lists out some of her favorite natural remedies for soothing heartburn.  Read More…

4 Comments | Posted in Alternative Medicine, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Holistic Health, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting

How’s Your Pelvic Floor? 5 Things You Need to Know

September 7th, 2012 by Moorea - 3 Comments

How’s Your Pelvic Floor? 5 Things You Need to Know

Poop and pee—those things we are fine talking about as long as it comes to diapering and potty training your child. But what about you? Tips for improving and protecting your pelvic muscle health.  Read More…

3 Comments | Posted in Birth, Holistic Health, Pregnancy, Preparing for Parenting

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