• Last updated Yesterday by VKHarberRYT

How time away renewed me in my roles as spouse and mother.   By V.K. Harber       My son is about to turn two in just a few short weeks. What?! How and when did that happen? I can remember the night he was born like it was yesterday.   In the grand scheme of things, two years is not a very long time at all, but in the life of a baby two years is the difference between being a helpless adorable blob to a speaking, walking, climbing person who can feed himself, sleep through the night, and build incredibly giant Lego towers, among other things. So, in... read more

• Last updated 5/15/13 by Melanie Mayo

    Izaak in Rome, overjoyed after finding some gluten-free pasta!   (For more information about homeopathy, please visit www.impossiblecure.com)   Even though I am the author of Impossible Cure, I'm still a "Nervous Nelly" when it comes to my kids' health. When my older son Izaak finished his Master's degree a couple of years ago, he went on an exciting four-month trip around the world before beginning work. While traveling in India,... read more

• Last updated 5/13/13 by Melanie Mayo

  We all spend our days trying to be the best mom we can be. That means taking trips to the park, cooking healthy organic meals, homeschooling, cleaning the house and navigating sibling squabbles – and that’s on a slow day! Being a mom can be stressful, and we all have our own strategies.   We asked some of our Mothering Mavens to tell us about their stress levels and how they deal with stress in their lives. They also tried out Herb Pharm’s Stress Manager™ liquid herbal formula to see how that fit into their stress management strategies. Here’s what they had... read more

• Last updated 5/5/13 by AdinaL

In the summer of 2008, the world of foster care found my family and I.  We weren’t seeking it out; we had two little ones, a boy who was nearly 3 and one who was 9 months old.  But when I happened to be in the right place at the right time when the daughter of a friend of mine was removed, I volunteered to take her home with me.  I called my husband, asking him to leave work early and meet a social worker at our house.  We had no idea how much that moment would deeply impact our lives.  We didn’t know what the future would hold.  We knew what the social... read more

• Last updated 5/2/13 by JenniO11

We're excited to share this video from Gaia Herbs, produced especially for Mothering!  Check it out to see the beautiful North Caroline farm where Gaia Herbs Kids products are grown and hear an interview with Dr. Mary Bove.  Let us know what you think of the video in the comments!     Visit GaiaHerbs.com to learn more, and check them out on Facebook! read more

• Last updated 5/2/13 by AdinaL

The list below is a work-in-progress with suggestions offered by MDC members and is no way considered exhaustive or all-inclusive. This list does not represent an endorsement or recommendation of any provider by MDC/Mothering, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of this information. We suggest that you contact the individual care provider prior to seeking treatment to ask questions specific to you or your family's care. If you have links you would like to recommend for this list, please contact the forum’s Moderator or an Administrator for their inclusion.... read more

• Last updated 5/2/13 by AdinaL

A place to pool our knowledge and wisdom about supping vitamins and minerals, especially for reactive LO's and nursing mamas.  This is by no means a complete list, just the specialized stuff we've been most interested in in the allergies forum.   And some helpful threads: Supplements - biotin, pantothenic acid, zinc, folate .... ??? Hiding supplements and dense nutrition in foods     Vitamins: Vitamin A primary food sources - Liver, egg yolks, butter.  Beta Carotene in orange/yellow plant foods (carrots, sweet potatoes, etc) isn't converted... read more

• Last updated 4/26/13 by Monica S

VacciShield is a new nutritional supplement for babies and kids during the two weeks surrounding vaccinations.  VacciShield was created by a naturopathic physician and mother who was concerned about the health of her family. VacciShield was created to help promote healthy brain, immune, gastrointestinal and detoxification function during vaccination. Each ingredient is backed by current research that shows how VacciShield helps the areas of the body that become vulnerable to vaccine side effects by supporting healthy brain, immune, gastrointestinal and detoxification... read more

• Last updated 4/26/13 by Monica S

Hyland’s is inspired by you – by the way you dedicate yourself everyday to making the best choices for your child’s well being.  We know that’s not easy. We strive to be the perfect partner for you in those moments when you need good medicine that works well, safely and quickly.  Founded in 1903, we are America’s largest manufacturer of homeopathic medicines. From Teething Tablets to Cold ‘n Cough 4 Kids, Hyland’s understands that what goes inside the tiniest of bodies makes a huge impact on health and growth. While you’re trying to decode the mysteries of... read more

• Last updated 4/21/13 by Melanie Mayo

By Shannon Valenzuela   Three Simple Skills to Lower Your Stress Now   As a mother of many who homeschools her kids and has decided to birth a career as a write-at-home-mom, I was feeling all the negative effects of my abundantly full life -- high stress, exhaustion, and a roller coaster of energy flares and burn-outs. I decided that I needed to do something about it -- I had too much to love and enjoy to feel so run-down and out of it! I needed to make some changes...fast.   I read Dr. Sara Gottfried's new book, The Hormone Cure, to fill my idea tank. Her... read more