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Embracing the Tears – Sometimes children need to cry
Introduction: A Morning of Tears My baby cried this morning. He cried and cried and cried. Close to an hour of constant heartfelt tears. He squirmed his tiny body next to mine on our family bed, tears streaming down his face. As he cried, I...
Is your Child Social?
Introduction: A Parent’s Concern for Social Development A desperate father called me the other day, fearing his child would never develop social skills. “He only wants to be with us, his parents. Even when we go places, he stays with us. He rarely plays with...
Healthy Families – Peace on Earth
If there is beauty in the person There is harmony in the home If there is harmony in the home There is order in the nation If there is order in the nation There is peace on earth. What is involved in family health? Genetics,...
Ashwagandha – How it Supports Relaxation and Well-Being
Ashwagandha, also known by its botanical name Withania somnifera, is a plant that has been treasured in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Native to India, but now found in various tropical and subtropical regions, Ashwagandha is often referred to as the “Indian ginseng” due to its...
Childrens Party Food the Healthy Alternative
Article by Jennifer Whitlock Food additives, preservatives, colourings, sugar…hyperactivity! With three very active boys of my own, I try to have healthier birthday parties for my children. It never ceases to amaze me how sugar and additives can affect children’s behaviour. A few weeks ago,...
Understanding Biting in the Early Years
Introduction Biting in the early years is not different from hitting, throwing things, pushing, pulling hair, or any other aggressive behavior. Some biting can be benign and transient, but repeated biting has a deeper emotional cause that has to be addressed. A frustrated toddler does...
The Zen bedtime the stress free end to the day
Bedtime Struggles and Solutions Question Bedtime is a struggle in our family. The younger one won’t stay in bed without me, and by the time she falls asleep I do too. The older one thinks that bedtime means running and screaming time. How can I...
How to connect with your misbehaving child
Understanding and Connecting with Children’s Behavior Introduction “If there is anything we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves.” – Carl G. Jung The Innocence of Children’s...
LOTUS BIRTH – A Gentle Beginning
by Sam Pearson Introduction Lotus Birth is the practice of leaving the umbilical cord uncut after the third stage of labour so that the baby remains attached to both cord and placenta until they naturally separate from the umbilicus. This practice, named after the woman...