Welcome to the Growing Up Herbal Journal where you'll find information on herbal education, recipes, tutorials, natural living tips and tricks, and behind the scenes glimpses of how I live life naturally.
When it comes to some of the more “crunchy mama” things I’ve chosen to speak out about (like supporting natural birthing practices, drinking raw milk, and being pro-choice when it comes to vaccinating kids), skipping fluoride and using more natural methods to keep my kids teeth healthy and cavity-free is another one I can add […]
From the amount of research that’s been done, it’s become increasingly apparent that fluoride is a toxin and harmful for our teeth and bodies. As mama’s who care for our children, we can speak up and tell our dentist no to fluoride for our kids. There are healthier alternatives to your children having strong, cavity-free […]
It stinks when your little one is teething and you just don’t know what to do. Obviously, as a natural mama, you don’t want to opt for the toxic ingredients in teething gels, so what are you to do? Why, try something natural, of course! Herbal Teething Remedy Options Wednesday I talked about a couple of […]
Almost all parents are given some sort of teething aid at their baby shower to help their little one when the time for teething approaches, but many of these teething aids are potentially unsafe for babies. So what’s a natural minded mama to do? Today I want to look at two commonly used NATURAL teething […]
A teething baby. It’s something every mother will experience. Sometimes, it’s no big deal, and other times, it’s a nightmare. When you’re a natural mama, what are you to do to help your baby find some relief? Today I want to look into one option you may have heard about, but maybe haven’t considered up until […]
I’m sure you’re like me, and you just hate it when your little one is in pain from teething. They’re so pitiful (and grumpy if truth be told), and there’s not much you can do to help them except wait for their tooth to come in… or is there? I’ve been looking in to teeth […]
Are you interested in learning how to use plants to support your health in as natural a way as possible — plants that grow in your backyard or in the forest behind your home or can be found in the local herb shop? If so, here's how you can become an herbalist!