Parenting

The fun of yoga with baby continues! Try these poses to build some strength and increase flexibility. As always, squeeze, giggle, and tickle your baby to make this practice amusing for all. Downward Dog- From plank pose, shift your hips…Read More

For at least a month already it seems like the shelves of many retailers have been fully stocked with back to school essentials. I’ve been choosing to walk past those aisles with my eyes half shut. I don’t know when…Read More

Choosing a pediatrician can be a very difficult task if you don’t know what you’re doing. When looking for the right pediatrician for your children it’s important to remember that this is someone who you will be partnering with to…Read More

I often hear people complain about eczema and looking for options on how to cure it. Before looking for ways to resolve eczema, it’s important to first have a definition of what it really is. The National Institutes of Health…Read More

The endless conflict of motherhood: the need to take care of yourself and the desire to be with your baby, with only limited time to do both. As a long time yogi I’ve been playing with different ways to merge…Read More

There are a number of reasons why someone might not be able to breastfeed—from no milk supply, to health issues, or maybe you’ve adopted a baby. Whatever the reason might be, if you cannot breastfeed don’t fret. While breastfeeding is…Read More

I recently returned to work full-time and the biggest challenge I faced was finding acceptable childcare for my children. There are so many things to consider for the non-eco-minded mom, that adding a natural lifestyle to the mix can make…Read More

It’s safe to say that everyone is aware of breast milk being used for nursing, but it seems many people don’t realize that breast milk has a number of uses beyond nourishment. There are also a number of medicinal and…Read More

Years ago, childbirth was completely natural—no medication, no doctors and no cesarean sections. In colonial times women delivered their babies with the assistance of a midwife. Something interesting I learned a few years ago while attending a program for OB/GYN…Read More

Mother’s Day is upon us, and so it is the time to find ways to celebrate Mom. This year, I’m trying to find ways to show my mom how much I care, while still showing Mother Earth how much I…Read More