• Last updated 3/13/13 by Melanie Mayo

By V.K. Harber   All primary caregivers know the drill. Kid’s head hits pillow, adult’s feet hit pavement (so to speak). If  you’re anything like me, naptime is when you run around the house, not unlike a chicken with its head cut off, attempting to do everything you couldn’t do while you were tending to your little bundle of joy. Of course, I’ve also been known to pop a bowl of popcorn and catch up on episodes of Modern Family on Hulu. Just depends on the day.     When I first had my son, despite the fact that every single experienced mother I knew told me... read more

• Last updated 3/11/13 by Amy Lansky

by Amy L. Lansky, PhD   (For more information about homeopathy, please visit www.impossiblecure.com)   One argument in favor of the true healing power of homeopathy -- one that I've never heard countered by the skeptics -- is the success of homeopathic remedies in treating animals. Even the Queen of England likes to treat her pet Corgis with homeopathy!   I'll never forget one of my own amazing pet cures. Just days before embarking on a month-long trip, I noticed my dog Shadow had a growth on her front lower leg. I took her to the vet, hoping it was just an... read more

• Last updated 3/7/13 by JenniO11

  brought to us by VacciShield   by Dr. Catherine Clinton, ND   “Probiotics” is a term we’ve been hearing a lot about of late, as something we need to incorporate into a healthy regimen.  Indeed, emerging research shows probiotics exert a powerful and pervasive influence on many aspects of our overall health.  Just how powerful and pervasive is only just starting to be understood, but people around the world have included probiotics in their diet for thousands of years in the form of cultured and fermented products such as yogurt, kimchee, and sauerkraut... read more

• Last updated 3/4/13 by Kristen Tea

    Vaccination. The topic is enough to make my stomach churn, because of the ugliness that so often follows.  I’ve read a million debates about breastfeeding and formula, circumcision, cry-it-out, carseats, and more.  Yet nothing gets so viciously attacked as the choice to refuse or even question vaccines.   Some people say it’s because non-vaccinators are putting others at risk, but since vaccinated people also contract and spread diseases, that can’t be accurate.  What I have found is that most people who get really heated over the topic haven’t... read more

• Last updated 2/24/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Issue 134 By Peggy O'Mara Mothering has been publishing articles on vaccination for 27 years. In 1979, our first article on vaccines was intended for the early Mothering readership of natural-living pioneers who questioned medical interventions in general. Newer generations question not only the general effects of vaccinations, but also specific vaccines and specific ingredients of vaccines. In 1982, for example, parents whose children were injured by the whole-cell pertussis vaccine formed the organization Dissatisfied Parents Together (DPT) and lobbied... read more

• Last updated 2/22/13 by Melanie Mayo

sponsored post   There are many compelling reasons to try out reusable menstrual products - they're sustainable, natural, good for your body and can save you a lot of money over their lifespan - but there are a lot of common objections, too.  Tracy Puhl, a Mothering member and the owner of GladRags, gave us a behind-the-scenes look at GladRags last year.  Today, she's back to answer all of our user-submitted questions about reusable menstrual products!   Still have a question that wasn't answered?  Visit our ongoing thread, or visit GladRags to learn... read more

• Last updated 2/11/13 by Amy Lansky

by Amy L. Lansky, PhD   1. Don't listen to people who say autism is incurable.    Conventional doctors may not understand how to help, but plenty of alternative practitioners are making great strides!  Stay optimistic and start doing your research online.  A good place to begin is www.autism.com -- the Autism Research Institute.   2. Start your child on your chosen therapies as soon as possible.  The earlier you begin, the better and more complete your chances are for recovery. However, even if your child is older, there is hope for significant... read more

• Last updated 2/1/13 by Melanie Mayo

Despite working hard to provide the very best for our children, many parents feel like failures when they find that their little ones have cavities.   For some of us, one or more of our children are plagued with unhealthy teeth and we are left wondering "Why is this happening to my child?"   The stigma surrounding "bad teeth" and concern about the child's mental and physical well being is a huge source of stress for parents facing this issue.    To further complicate matters, modern dental care can be expensive and frightening--especially for very... read more

• Last updated 2/5/13 by Melanie Mayo

By Ramiel Nagel    Author of Cure Tooth Decay: Remineralize Your Teeth & Repair your Teeth Naturally with Good Food   This article is also excerpted in Mothering's recent guide Healing Teeth Naturally. Check it out for a wealth of information.      My Daughter Had Severe Tooth Decay   At a little over one year old, my breastfed daughter developed a small white spot on her tooth. The spot later turned brown and then, at around the age of a year and a half, the tooth crumbled apart. Her mouth became riddled with cavities. We ate organic food and did... read more

• Last updated 1/27/13 by Amy Paolinelli

      My family moved from Seattle to Las Vegas this past summer and the change in climate, especially the drastic difference in the air, has taken a toll on the skin of my youngest two kiddos.  Dry air was almost non-existent in WA, but Vegas, well I don’t think you can find air any drier!   Plus, now that it’s winter and we’re running the heater on a daily basis, it seems to be even worse.  So, what’s this herbal loving Mama to do?  Make bath-time, skin-healing time of course!    Not only can an herbal bath be healing to the skin, but it is also... read more