Children

Healing Ear Infections Holistically

October 27, 2011

Written by Erin Odom, Contributing Writer
Last year this time, I prided myself on the fact that my 2 year old had never had a full-blown ear infection.
A strong proponent of breastfeeding and having nursed her until she was almost 2, I just knew my milk had protected her from ever really getting sick.
And I just [...]

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11 Ways to Teach Your Children to Be Diligent Workers

October 25, 2011

As 2011 comes to an end, we’re sharing helpful lists to help you save money, stay healthy, get organized, creatively repurpose, frugally gift-give, intentionally celebrate and more in our “11 Things for 2011” series throughout these holiday months.
Written by Beth Corcoran, Contributing Writer
About a year ago, I was exhausted by the amount of work I [...]

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Family Friendly and Pregnancy-Safe Liquid Herbal Products: TriLight Health Review and $100 Giveaway

October 20, 2011

I'm a big believer in using herbs to naturally and gently treat many health concerns, as well as to nourish the body with additional nutrients.
The easiest form of herbs for most amateurs is usually dry herbs, made into simple teas, poultices, baths and that sort of thing. However, the most effective form of herbs is usually [...]

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Why I Need Grace

October 18, 2011

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer
Last month, I wrote about dealing with challenging behavior.  I wrote out my absolute best intentions in that post -- how everything would be in a perfect world.  I'd be happy and patient and I'd mete out discipline lovingly, and there would never be any yelling or crying in my [...]

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Children’s Sleepwear: Avoiding Flame Retardant Chemicals

October 4, 2011

Written by Courtney, Contributing Writer
The warm summer evenings are turning into cool autumn nights. Your children’s closets are probably all set for fall weather, an organization project most of us like to do before the start of the new school year and long before the weather starts to cool down. Where we live, the weather [...]

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Tips for School Lunchtime Success

September 30, 2011

Written by Diana Bauman, Contributing Writer
September has been an exciting month for my five year old son and I.  He started kindergarten and I became a first time parent with a child in school.
My husband and I met all of his teachers including his principal, art teacher, gym teacher and music teacher.  We toured the classes, [...]

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Seven Strategies for Home Schooling Moms

September 27, 2011

Written by Natalie Klejwa, Guest Writer
When my oldest child was three years old, I began one of the most exciting and stretching challenges of my life.  I started home schooling.  Fifteen years later, I am teaching children in the 9th, 6th, 4th, 2nd, and 1st grades along with two toddlers.  And that 3 year old?  [...]

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How Do You Deal With Challenging Behavior? (An Attitude Check for Moms)

September 20, 2011

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer
There was one morning early in my third pregnancy when I was still exhausted and I was attempting to sleep just a little more after my kids got up.  I would leave my bedroom door open so I could hear them, and they would go get a snack.  Most of [...]

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Project-Based Homeschooling

August 30, 2011

Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer
This year is going to be our first year homeschooling. I'm excited! My first is finally 3.5 years old, meaning she's old enough for "preschool" now. She also has a strong interest in learning, and I can't wait to get started with her in a couple weeks.
We've chosen to do [...]

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A Heart For Adoption

August 26, 2011

Written by Beth Corcoran, Contributing Writer
Adoption is a topic that is very near and dear to my heart.  And for some time now, I’ve been itching to share my story and my unique family with you.  Today I get the chance!
I have been blessed to be part of an amazing and unique body of Believers [...]

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