Having a sick kid stinks. Having four sick kids, all at the same time, really stinks. I should know! And why is it that anytime one of my kids get sick, all the others end up sick too?! It’s not like I’m not doing my darnedest to keep them healthy and to minimize the spread of germs. I mean, the elderberry syrup ...
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A Sneak Peek Inside My Natural Medicine Cabinet
When I was pregnant with my first baby, Judah, I remember desperately wanting to use non-toxic skin care products on him. However, seeing how I'd just left my job as a registered nurse, I couldn't afford to go out and buy all the natural baby products I wanted so, instead, I got busy making my own. I bought the ...
How To Quickly Soothe Your Child’s Cough – Without Using Over-The-Counter Cough Medications
Inside: Mamas don’t like to see their little ones feeling bad. We instinctively want to do something to comfort them and help them feel better fast. But, what are you to do when your kid comes down with a cough and you want to avoid questionable over-the-counter cough medications? Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a ...
Natural Remedies For Growing Pains
Has your child ever complained of their legs aching late in the evening? Maybe it was more than an ache... more along the lines of cramping. Perhaps they woke up in the middle of the night crying because the pain was so bad. This sort of thing can be concerning to parents who've never dealt ...
Natural Remedies For Coughs From Around The Web
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! ...
How To Make A Delicious, Chocolate Herbal Cough Syrup
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 of. I love it. It's a great ...