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Deepen Into Winter with Nourishing Building Foods  fermented home remedies indigenous kids wellness special diets traditional Mar 15, 2022

Before you go down the rabbit hole of diets, there are some pieces that you should consider first and foremost. The foundation of nourishing your family. Generally speaking, a balanced diet from whole natural foods, organic and local as much as possible, is a good place to start. You can deepen your...

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Winter Play and Wellness for the Whole Family connected parenting homeschooling kids wellness movement nature connection sustainable living trauma & mental health Mar 11, 2022

Bring wonder and joy back into your family's life with these winter-inspired activities to encourage outdoor play and wellness for the whole family. 

The following are some of the wellness-building practices I’ve placed on high priority during this season, to help my family and I get through the wi...

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Guidance for New Homeschooling & Unschooling Parents connected parenting homeschooling kids wellness nature connection Jan 03, 2022

With the recent announcement of children not going back to school in person, I wanted to give you a quick dose of inspiration. I'm here to share a bit of our experience as home learners, to guide parents who have chosen this new journey, or for those who feel overwhelmed and were suddenly thrown int...

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My Food Philosophy  holistic health & nutrition kids wellness special diets sustainable living traditional Nov 12, 2021

Naturally, as a nutritionist, and also a child who was fascinated by the concept of food as medicine, I’ve emphasized, broken down, and experimented with many ways of eating, and done a lot of food research over the years.

My philosophy on food comes down to a few concepts and guidelines. It’s abou...

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New Supplement Store detoxification holistic health & nutrition kids wellness sports nutrition supplements Dec 09, 2020

With the events of 2020, physical inventory and in-person practice have become increasingly difficult. I decided to create an online supplement store to help you find high-quality supplements - and you get 10% off the retail price there.

Many families feel overwhelmed and frustrated by the health...

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Kid-Friendly Fire Cider detox friendly holistic health & nutrition home remedies kid-friendly kids wellness recipes superfoods traditional Dec 03, 2020

When cold and flu season comes along, my family and I like to be equipped with lots of immune-supporting home remedies. This Kid-Friendly Fire Cider is powerful. Seriously, it really packs a punch!

Make this remedy well ahead of time as it takes 2 weeks to mature. This recipe is modified from the...

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The Health Benefits of Bone Broth broths & soups detox friendly detoxification drinks & smoothies home remedies kids wellness special diets sports nutrition traditional Sep 22, 2020

The health benefits of bone broth are countless. There’s a reason collagen has always been prized as a supplement, along with the recent popularization of bone broth protein powder. If I went into detail, it would take hours. For now, I’ll go over the primary components. Bones from healthy, pasture ...

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Hidden Liver Meatloaf Muffins dairy free egg free kid-friendly kids wellness mains & sides pregnancy & baby recipes special diets sports nutrition traditional Aug 20, 2020

Ok so, I don’t like liver. I tried the liver and onions, in many variations, and nope, not happening for me. Now how could I possibly expect my kids to have liver if mama couldn’t do it? And with most people, liver is either on the love or hate spectrum.

Generally speaking, if I know something adds...

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Weaning my Youngest connected parenting homeschooling kids wellness Jan 15, 2020

 

Today is a very emotional but special day.

After 6 years of nursing combined between both children, I am weaning my youngest.

It’s been such an incredible few years of bonding and connecting, but the time has come for mama to spread her wings.

What a blessing breast milk has been, from illne...

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Sadiel's Unassisted Home Birth connected parenting kids wellness pregnancy & baby Aug 08, 2017

All women are sacred goddesses. We all give birth in our own unique way, and no matter the outcome, should feel empowered to have experienced one of life’s most special events.

Asking questions does not mean we are being judgmental. Perhaps the current paradigm is not the best way for us. We questi...

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How We Prepared for Our Unassisted Home Birth connected parenting kids wellness pregnancy & baby traditional Aug 08, 2017

Yes, you read correctly, we had our baby alone without any birth assistants. We had a planned and educated unassisted home birth. Of course, it wasn’t without much preparation, mentally, physically and spiritually, that we embarked on this empowering journey. Although we do possess deep trust in the...

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Healthy Digestion For Children: What You Should Know connected parenting kids wellness Jan 30, 2016

The human digestive system holds the process that facilitates the supply of the body with the nutrients it needs. Due to a variety of reasons, this system may malfunction leading to a myriad of problems. This is a scenario that runs across all people their ages notwithstanding. However, research has...

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