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One of the most common problems for babies is a diaper rash that causes pain, itching, and irritation. It doesn’t matter if you use cloth diapers or disposables, at some point, it’s going to happen and I’ll show you a few effective home treatments to get rid of that diaper rash fast without resorting to […]
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Nobody wants to see their child in pain, especially wee little infants. So, I’ve done it. When my oldest was under a year old, I gave him Tylenol after he spiked a fever a few hours after a round of vaccinations. I wasn’t a huge fan of medications even before I was a very crunchy
5 Compelling Reasons to Ditch the Tylenol with Vaccines Read More »
I’m not gonna lie. Having (multiple) kids with (different) food allergies is not easy. In fact, many days it is down right hard. I can’t cook one meal for the whole family. I can’t just order pizza when I’m sick and have no energy to cook. At the moment I can’t even eat at a
This is a guest post from Jena Halman-Kincaid, RN, board member at CSU. Kids love to get dirty, don’t they? At least it seems like my girls do. On any given day they can be found in our backyard digging with their small shovels and piling dirt on one another. It’s in their hair, in
No Five-Second Rule? Why Kids Shouldn’t be TOO Clean Read More »
The holiday break is over. The new year is here. That means it’s time to get back on track with healthy eating! One very important part of that is teaching your children what real, nourishing food is and why it is important. In my experience the best way to teach your kids about good food
Since the beginning of Kitchen Stewardship®, I’ve always been all about the journey, and how we can support each other taking baby steps in the right direction. A journey about a journey, perhaps? Only if fueled by corn – the sense-of-humor kind, not the kind mired in GMO debates that fuels vehicles nowadays! 😉 My
My Journey in 2 Minutes: Who’s Cooking for the Family Read More »
Christmas is filled with traditions. Each family creates their own and passes them on to the next generation. One of the traditions that my mom passed on to me is baking Christmas treats. I could sit and watch her bake for hours. I was fascinated by it (and now thirty years later write about my
Gluten Free Chocolate Peppermint Twist Cookie Recipe Read More »
This post is from KS contributing writer Mary Voogt of Just Take A Bite. Some people think eating gluten free is a fad. Some say you only need to avoid gluten if you have an allergy. At the opposite end of the spectrum are the people that think all grains should be avoided by everyone
Herbs in the winter are a great supplement to help boost your immune system. Today we’ll cover 6 awesome winter herbs to keep on hand for your family. Katie here: I told Donielle I wasn’t all that into herbs and that she couldn’t get me excited about them. She’s going to try anyway. 😉 I’m
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It’s hard to believe that this photo was from a whole year ago, last night: Our Gabe is truly overflowing with joy, with more smiles that you can imagine every single day. Just yesterday he climbed right into the lap of a stranger at Bible study and snuggled into her shoulder for 5 minutes, ready
Creamy Carrot Ginger Puree {Homemade Baby Food in a Pouch} Read More »
I’ve never been that crazy about Halloween. Don’t get me wrong, getting dressed up is fun. Spending time with friends is great. Of course as a kid the candy is the real star of the show. An adult perspective. But on the whole it’s more of a hassle than anything, especially as a parent. Scrambling
All summer long you are in control of what your kids eat and when they eat. There is an abundance of fresh fruit to serve IF they need a little snack (not when snack time is a mandatory part of their day). Breakfasts don’t have to be made AND consumed in ten minutes in order to
Feeding kids healthfully is probably one of the hardest jobs on the planet and I’m not exaggerating. Especially when school is back in session and we have to not only feed them a healthy breakfast, but also pack them healthy lunches. Skipping breakfast is not an option. It can lead to irritable kiddos who misbehave
Healthy Gluten-Free Granola: So Easy, Even Your Kids Can Make It Read More »
We feed our kids all day long in this country. And then we wonder why child obesity is becoming a problem, why picky eaters are increasingly common, and why behavior issues are ramping up in our schools and homes. As I mentioned in this kid-friendly soup recipe, in France, children get one snack a day,
This post is from KS contributing writer Mary Voogt of Just Take A Bite. Warning. You may want to cover your ears. I’m going to use the dreaded L word – LUNCHES. There. I said it. As much as I don’t like to think about it, before we know it we’ll be packing school lunches again.
This post is from Parenting Expert and Author Amy McCready. Ever feel like there should be foreboding background music playing when it comes to dealing with family dinnertime? Trying to serve real food and have real family time – when you’re really just frazzled and overwhelmed? I get it. I’ve been there. But, you know
Un-Frazzled and Un-Entitled: 4 Ways to Have Drama-Free Time With Family {GUEST POST} Read More »
A printable chart with all the drops and teaspoon ratios at every age group! It’s important to dilute essential oils with a carrier oil. Learn how! Knowing you’re supposed to dilute essential oils for use on the skin is a good start – but as usual, I did it wrong for a few years before
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When my first was born, I was adamant that not only was “breast best,” but that it had to be sufficient, 100%. There was no way my baby could need supplementation, I thought. Breastmilk was nature’s perfect food, and my body was created to produce it for my baby. I cried and cried, wracking sobs,
5 Reasons Your Baby Might Need Probiotics (& isn’t getting them from food) Read More »
Once upon a time my husband and I flew from Missouri to Maryland to look for houses for a week, followed shortly by taking our family on road trip down to Colorado, followed almost immediately by us moving halfway cross country. Out of four weeks, we were on the road (or plane) for a total of
5 Things I Learned From Feeding My Family Real Food On The Road Read More »
This is a guest post from Lydia Joy, certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and blogger at Rewilded Wellness. Sigh. We hear enough negative things about the kids in America…that aren’t all even true. Do we really need to hear more? This is a tough topic to write about, partly because no one wants to hear the
