Category: ’Healthy Living’

23 Gross Motor Games and Activities for Preschoolers You Can Play with Two or More People

August 11th, 2011 by Dionna - 10 Comments

Are you and your preschooler looking for fun games and activities to get your body moving and your blood pumping? Try one of these 23 gross motor activities. All are appropriate for outdoor play, and many can be played inside with enough space to run.

Breastfeeding in Sickness and in Health, Even Past Infancy

July 30th, 2011 by Dionna - 12 Comments

A pediatric RN shares her personal discovery of how the benefits of breastfeeding continue after infancy. This is number 36 in our “Joys of Breastfeeding Past Infancy” series. I am publishing a series of posts dedicated to the beauty of nursing children past infancy in an effort to normalize this healthy and beneficial nursing relationship. Contributions welcome!

Essential Oil Remedies for Children: What to Use

May 16th, 2011 by Dionna - 4 Comments

Today is part 2 of a two part series on essential oils that are effective to use with common childhood illnesses and other concerns. Please see “Essential Oil Remedies for Children: The Basics” for safety tips and other information.1 Essential Oils for Common Childhood Illnesses and Concerns Below are lists…

Essential Oil Remedies for Children: The Basics

May 13th, 2011 by Dionna - 2 Comments

I am blessed with an amazing acupuncturist (Sage Norbury of Summit Acupuncture Services) who is also trained in the art of essential oils. I recently booked Sage to lead an adult class for our learning cooperative. She did a fantastic presentation on essential oils for children – she discussed everything…

Ten Reasons I Choose to Nurse My Toddler

April 10th, 2011 by Dionna - 30 Comments

Today I am happy to host a guest post by Kim. Kim is a recent stay at home mom who is passionate about breastfeeding and enjoys her nursing relationship with her two year old little lady. She has found the journey into parenthood inspiring, exciting and life changing. She blogs…

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