Modern diets are often deficient in omega 3 fatty acids, that’s a fact. And yet, our brain needs them to function optimally. Did you know that simple omega 3 supplementation can reverse mild depression and anxiety? And did you know that fish consumption does not necessarily guarantee proper intake of omega 3 fatty acids? I […]
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High Needs Babies – My Experience Raising a High Needs Toddler (10-18 months)
This is the last High Needs Baby Grows Up post in the series. At the time of this writing, Franklin is a strong, almost-4-year-old boy. At 18 months, he definitely was not a baby anymore. He’s was a 30+ lbs toddler who climbed rock walls, went down slides (“weeee!), ran after the cat (“caaaaaat!”), pointed to his ear saying “This is […]
Nourishing Chia Buckwheat Breakfast Cereal Recipes
When Franklin was little, he would wake up a lot at night, and needed to sleep with us in our small queen size bed, which wasn’t always comfortable for us. As a result, he and I would wake up at 5-6 am, but I generally wasn’t in the mood to make something elaborate for breakfast. […]
High Needs Children – Challenges and Growth Opportunities of Raising a High Needs Child
This blog post is dedicated to all the mothers of high needs children, a label which will be discussed below. This topic also relates to healthy diets, in that moms may get an added incentive to eating well just so they can keep up with their little bundles of energy! Please note that I am not criticizing […]
Are We Raising Spoiled Children Through Attachment Parenting?
I am often asked to blog more about my parenting style, and so today, I would like to discuss something dear to my heart: raising children on love, love, and more love. I am often told that I am raising a spoiled child (not always in such a direct way of course), that Franklin will […]
Gluten Free Lemon Blueberry Scones
“Mom, can I have some scones?” “No, we’re having dinner soon” “Pleeeeaase, can I have some?” My son Franklin is not even 4 yet, but he eats scones like a champion. Actually, he eats anything like a champion — and gluten free baked goods are no exception! And since he loves blueberries and lemon, I […]
Cucumber Lemonade and Cucumber-Apple Lemonade
Sometimes, you are blessed with great people in your life (pretty often, actually, if you take the time to notice). Many years ago, when I was in anguish over feeding myself and my future baby all organic and started a food buying group to get lower prices, a few people got on board with me and […]
Using Cultured and Fermented Foods to Restore Gut Flora, Increase Nutrient Absorption, and Strengthen the Immune System
Why are fermented foods important; and why are they a staple in many cultures known for their longevity? Here is the basic premise: Years of poor eating habits coupled with antibiotics and other gut-unfriendly habits will take their toll on our digestive flora, and eating fermented foods can restore our gut balance because they are […]
The 5 Foods That Helped Me Survive Babyhood (and Toddlerhood)
I used to be the perfect mom… Before I actually had children. I thought I would spend all my free time with my kids, and I would cook and clean while they napped or blissfully played on their own. Fast forward a few years… As a pregnant woman, everything was perfect. I earned my Masters […]
The Benefits of Raspberry Leaf Tincture & My Raspberry Leaf Tincture Recipe
We all need magic in our lives, and we all need more nutrition. I satisfy both needs by combining food preparation and alchemy, and tinctures are a fun way to do this really easily. I decided to give tinctures a try after reading a blog post by my awesome friend Kristen Suzanne. You can read Part […]
