Children are drawn to music because they are still living in their hearts and not in their heads. The more tools we give them to keep their soul alive, the less they will lose the sense of awe and unity they came with. Music starts where words end, is the most direct connection to the core of our being, and is therefore a basic need that every child deserves to…
Read more...Over 40 years of research has proven that in the early months of life, skin-to-skin contact, also referred to as Kangaroo Care, creates remarkable benefits for you and your baby. When we are pregnant we long to have our little one in our arms, close to our heart. It is our natural instinct but we often read and hear opinions and tales that make us wonder how beneficial is it…
Read more...One of the things I remember from childhood was being told, “You are smart and beautiful”. Mostly by my mother Carmen, aunt Irma and sister Stephanie. It didn’t matter what anyone else thought about me. Nobody is smart or beautiful in everybody’s eyes. My world–those closest to me, as a child–believed in me. Those words sunk into my chest. Between them and the sense of safety I found in my home and community, I felt I…
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I can still feel the warmth of her body, the softness of her skin. I smell the sweetness of love and passion. I close my eyes and want to keep that perfect moment inside me, for as long as I can. Our bodies and minds were so close… Something we don’t experience very often at the moment. Seven months ago our third child was born. If you’re a parent yourself…
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Written by Mountain Mama. I should start by saying that I was raised Catholic. The concepts of reconciliation and absolution are completely ingrained in me. I grew up going to confession at a beautiful monastery where Father Francis, an elderly monk, held my hand as we walked the grounds, and I asked for forgiveness for my transgressions. I always felt great relief and unconditional love after our time together. Unfortunately,…
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As a mother of six, I’ve been breastfeeding babies and toddlers for a cumulative 10+ years of my adult life (and counting!). That’s more than 3,650 days and nights I’ve spent nursing. For someone to spend that much of their lives committed to something, clearly they must believe it is worth the time, effort, and personal sacrifices involved. I do, and it is. Here are just some of the reasons…
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Herb Pharm Kids Line Formulated with schience, tradition, and love herb-pharm.com Located in Southern Oregon, Herb Pharm has been growing and producing certified organic medicinal herbs and herbal healthcare products since 1979. Their new Kids Line (which is warmly recommended by Dr Aviva Romm!) contains the great tasting Tummy TLC, the Immune Avenger, Ear Oil, Black Elderberry Glycerite, Echinacea Glycerite, and Lemon Balm Calm Glycerite. As most parents know, if…
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Earth Paints–Earth Flags naturalearthpaint.com Leah Fanning Mebane founded Natural Earth Paint in 2011. As a professional visual artist and mom, Leah was called to provide non-toxic paints for her community of ne artists and health-conscious parents. Leah began making natural paints and eliminated all toxins from her studio in 2009, while pregnant with her son Django. Natural Earth Paints, LLC, was born a few years later with only two products: the…
Read more...So many awesome topics in this beautiful issue! Get your copy here! About the Author Author: Michelle Hampton Website: https://holisticparentingmagazine.com Kathryn Los is Owner, Editor, and Publisher of Holistic Parenting Magazine. Kathryn is married to her soulmate and together they parent six delightfully vibrant children in the Colorado Rockies. She has a background in sociology and philosophy, and has enjoyed working as a birth doula and breastfeeding counselor for over a decade….
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