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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.

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All of a sudden, you hear it. That nasty, loud sound coming from your little one that just irks your ears. You know what it means — a virus most likely. It interrupts your day and your night, makes your child irritable, and leaves you exhausted. Thankfully there’s help — simple, natural help. Keep reading […]

Today I’m sharing some of the best natural remedies for coughs out there on the web. Below you’ll find links to the recipes and the fabulous blogs that host them. Enjoy!

A couple weeks ago, Isaiah, my 2-year-old, came down with a nasty cough and a low-grade fever so off I went, searching for natural remedies to help his body heal itself and to ease his symptoms so he could feel better… fast! I started at my go-to spot. A private Facebook group I’m a part […]

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Over the last few years, we’re learning that over-the-counter cough medicines aren’t safe for little children and the pharmaceutical companies are starting to change the recommended ages on those medications. So what are you to do when your kiddo starts coughing in the middle of the night? Below are 10 ingredients you should have on hand to […]

You wake up one morning to the sound of your 5-year-old coughing his head off with what sounds like a very nasty cough. What do you do? How do you treat it? Is it contagious? Will it go away on its own? These are all very important questions, and the answers will differ for different […]

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!

How to Become
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My Favorite Resources for the Home Herbalist

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