Preparing healthy food for your family can be a challenge. A visit to the supermarket presents you with a dizzying array of choices that promise easy prep and cleanup. However, most of these meals consist of processed foods that aren't the best for your kids' health. On the … [Read more...] about Child Nutrition and Cooking: An online course review
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Extended breastfeeding: How long is too long to breastfeed?
Three years ago, I gave birth to my 3rd child. I was determined to exclusively breastfeed from day 1 but never imagined that I’d still be breastfeeding to this day. Many people keep on asking why I still breastfeed a 3-year-old, wonder about my milk supply, and question the … [Read more...] about Extended breastfeeding: How long is too long to breastfeed?
Green baby poop? What different baby poop colors mean
If you’re here, you’ve likely hit a parenting milestone of searching the internet for answers about something odd happening with your baby. Today, you’re wondering why your baby’s poop is green. Or maybe your baby has white, black, or yellow poop. What on earth does it all … [Read more...] about Green baby poop? What different baby poop colors mean
Diabetes in kids
The prevalence of diabetes in kids is on the rise. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), “about 210,000 Americans under age 20 are estimated to have diagnosed diabetes, approximately 0.25% of that population." These statistics include type 1 and type 2 diabetes in … [Read more...] about Diabetes in kids
Midwives’ brew: Is it an effective way to induce labor naturally?
Your pregnancy is almost over. The baby’s arrival is so close, yet not close enough! When is your child finally going to arrive? How can you get it out sooner? You’re excited, nervous, uncomfortable, and eager for your baby to arrive. You might even find yourself searching the … [Read more...] about Midwives’ brew: Is it an effective way to induce labor naturally?