Last Week's Most Read Articles Guide to the First 6 Weeks PostpartumEarth Day Activities Mindfulness Printable & Meditation This meditation is a reader favorite. Here are some darling kids putting the printable cabin scene to use! The craft is adorable and makes a nice reminder for kids to practice mindfulness. Find it here and the meditation script is in your library. AirDoctor Spring Sale Pollen season is in full force here. I hosed off the patio so I could work outside this week, and...
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Last Week's Most Read Articles Plastic Free Tea Bag Brands (Yes, it's the most popular again)Spring Renewal Meditation First Day of Spring Activities Spring is here! And it's Spring Break for my son, who has been helping with yard work so we're getting plenty of fresh (pollen-filled) air and sunshine. The first day of spring isnβt just a date on the calendar... itβs an invitation to step outside and play in nature! From flower art to shadow games, weβve rounded up the best ways to make this...
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Last Week's Most Read Articles Montessori Playroom InspirationPlastic in Tea Bags (+ the brands that don't have it) Letting Go of Mom Guilt We found a great book to add to your Mother's Day gift list. Wait - you don't have a gift list? Yeah, neither do I - and that's probably why I needed to read Katy's perspective on the new book Motherkind. My favorite takeaway is: Somehow, "mother" is equated with "martyr," and while parenting certainly requires sacrifices, it doesn't have to change WHO...
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Last Week's Most Read Articles Stargazing with KidsAffirmations to Help You Through the Hard Days Setting Up a Montessori Playroom The images in this adorable post inspired me to rearrange my home office this week. I've needed a good declutter, and all those pics of bright, organized spaces got me to move the furniture around so nothing blocks the window. Now I'm just trying to decide if I need this boho pouf by my book shelves! Morning Meditation for Kids Mornings set the tone for the entire...
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Last Week's Most Read Articles Non-Toxic Disposable Diaper GuideCaffeine Detox Protocol Easter Basket Filler Ideas By the time most people get around to our annual list of Easter basket ideas, most items are out of stock. So take a look now if you're the plan-ahead type! I'm also hoping to have our new list of adorable eco-friendly baskets out by next week. Conflict Resolution for Kids Conflict is a part of life. And when it's handled properly, kids learn to speak up for themselves while...
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Last Week's Most Read Articles Kids Who Spend More Time in Nature Experience Better Mental HealthDIY Borax-Free Dishwasher Detergent Self-Love Guided Meditation Instilling a healthy sense of self-love in your child is one of the most important things youβll do as a parent. There are many ways to encourage it. You can start by being an example of someone who doesnβt constantly judge and critique themselves. Another great option is practicing a guided meditation like this one together....
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Last Week's Most Read Articles Valentine's Day Coloring PagesRoasted Tomato Soup The Best Nontoxic Disposable Diapers While no disposable diaper is 100% organic or biodegradable, there are several great options without PFAS, dyes, chlorine, and excessive plastic. Here are our top picks for safe disposable diapers. The Health & Dental Impacts of Mouth Breathing vs. Nose Breathing I started using mouth tape at night after interviewing holistic dentist Dr. Burhenne during Covid. It didn't take...
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Last Week's Most Read Articles DIY Antibiotic OintmentWhat to Know About Chromium-6 in Tap Water New Meditation for Patience Patience is a useful virtue at any age. When you help your child cultivate patience, you offer them a skill that reduces frustration and disappointment. Find the new meditation here or in the library. Homemade Elderberry Syrup A daily teaspoon of elderberry syrup is a natural immune booster. Learn more about the power of elderberries and enjoy this simple recipe....
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Last Week's Most Read Articles Mindfulness Exercises to Reduce Anxiety in KidsSafer Alternatives to Aluminum Foil Detox Your Pet's Environment Pets aren't living as long as they used to... and many of them suffer with everything from allergies to cancer. The two main causes seem to be food quality and the indoor / lawn toxins they're exposed to. Even if you don't spray chemicals on your own lawn, every time they go in someone else's, there is potential exposure. And they're tracking...
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