I like math just about as much as the next mom. Counting baby toes, pennies and the number of times my son says "sooopooon" (spoon) in a day - all good stuff! But when it comes to my kids health, math rarely factors in. Why? Because I watch them, not the numbers. This is especially true with fevers. I'm not alone, either. According to Dr. [...] Continue Reading
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Keep Your Child Hydrated & Comfortable During A Fever With Herbal Smoothie Freezer Pops
Note from Heather: Respected pediatricians agree that fevers are usually beneficial, but do you have a plan for if /when a fever goes beyond what you're comfortable with? The book featured in today's post - Treating Fevers Naturally - was written by Meagan Visser, a registered nurse and herbalist whose insights have helped many mamas stay calm [...] Continue Reading
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Do Healthy Kids Get Sick?
I Have Imagined You In Your Underwear, Or actually, just those of you that have attended my classes. Public speaking is, uh, not my thing, and I make no apologies for picturing you in pigtails and a purple polka dot sleeper with footies. So, a few months ago I was sitting in the audience listening to my friend Dr. Betsy speak on nutrition and [...] Continue Reading
Drugstore Alternatives When Your Kids Have “The Ick”
Today's guest post come from the fabulous Katja Swift, who is filling in for me this week while I work on a super secret project. You may recognize her name as the genius behind the almond pancakes, but don't think of her as the pancake lady because she is oh so much more! Katja is a clinical herbalist currently serving as the director of the [...] Continue Reading
I’m Group B Strep Positive – Now What?
So, you're positive, and in this case, we're not just talking about your overall outlook on life. Like so many mamas, you took the Group B Strep test in pregnancy and your results were positive for the presence of the bacteria. Maybe you immediately wondered what you "did wrong," or if there was anything you could do to prevent it. I know I [...] Continue Reading
Is Tamiflu Dangerous?
Note: In the five years since I first published this post, more families have come forward with stories of Tamiflu side effects that I believe need to be shared. I've updated the post with them, plus additional comments from researchers. Watching your cholesterol levels? Take some Lipitor and forget about it. Like, ACTUALLY forget about it. As [...] Continue Reading
