• Last updated 1/5/11 by Mothering Editorial

I had both my sons circumcised. At the time, it seemed like a no brainer - since my husband and everyone else we knew had it done. I wasn't even aware that there may be an issue or consequence regarding it, and am not sure what the facts are since my doctor was a conventional OB (I had 2 C-Sections due to breech babies). Can you help share some specific information with me regarding circumcision?This is a difficult time because, as the USA is becoming a non-circumcising country, we are learning that the foreskin is a normal, protective body part and it belongs to our... read more

• Last updated 11/15/12 by JenniO11

  As parents, we know it's not always easy to get our kids to take healthy supplements. Fish oil supplementation, for instance, is a wonderful way to work omega-3s and other essential nutrients into our child's diet, but the taste and texture can be unfamiliar to little ones. For this exact reason, Carlson has developed a whole line of high quality fish oils that taste great! Combining the finest and safest ingredients, Carlson for Kids® fish oils provide all the benefits we love in flavors kids won't shy away from. Here are two fun ways to work these... read more

• Last updated 11/10/12 by Cynthia Mosher

Thank you to Dr. Bob Sears for this guest post. The California Legislature is currently considering a bill that would require parents to obtain their doctor’s signature on a government form prior to enrollment in public school if they wish to skip one or more vaccines for their child. Current law allows parents to decline vaccines by signing an exemption form at the school – no doctor’s signature needed. The new law would require “a written statement signed by a health care practitioner that indicates that the practitioner provided the parent... read more

• Last updated 7/26/12 by Mothering Editorial

The Toxic Truth: How Everyday Products Threaten Healthy PregnanciesWeb ExclusiveBy Erika Schreder and Sharyle Patton07/19/2010 You can follow the stories of women who are chronicling their struggles with toxins in pregnancy and during breastfeeding on our blog: All Things Mothering. July 17, 2012 news update: FDA Bans BPA from Bottles and Sippy CupsAmy Ellings knows a lot about being healthy. In fact, she has worked to teach others about health and nutrition for the past ten years. So when she agreed to have her blood and urine tested for toxic chemicals as part of a... read more

• Last updated 10/19/12 by Melanie Mayo

Bike blogs and cycling advocacy sites have been steadily gaining momentum over the past few years. Among the many blogs dedicated to the growing bike culture in North America, a smattering of those focus on family cycling. A Simple Six, Totcycle, Tiny Helmets Big Bikes, and my own blog, Simply Bike, are just a sampling of the blogs focused on cycling with kids in mind. While all of these blogs present diverse family structures and biking set-ups, they overlap in showing just how doable and enjoyable it is to integrate cycling into your family’s daily... read more

• Last updated 11/14/12 by Cynthia Mosher

by Amy L. Lansky, PhD (for more information about homeopathy, see www.impossiblecure.com) Sometimes it sure gets frustrating! Almost every day I hear or read  the same old refrains: “There is no evidence that homeopathy works.” “Homeopathy is just the placebo effect.” “Homeopathy is dangerous.” Here is something that a quackbuster “reviewer” recently wrote on Amazon: “Homeopathy may work for cats and dogs, but is dangerous to be used on children, and at best is no more than the placebo effect.” Let’s parse this... read more

• Last updated 10/23/12 by Melanie Mayo

sponsored post Safe Use of Herbs for Moms & Kids By Dr. Mary Bove, N.D. Many moms come to my practice asking which herbs are safe for pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, and if herbal medicine is safe to use for their kids. With the media focusing primarily on the dangers of using herbs, it’s no wonder that women question the safety of botanical medicine for their families. Although fear makes for a better news story, the truth is that many plants have been used safely (longer than most pharmaceutical drugs, in fact) to support the various... read more

• Last updated 12/21/12 by Cynthia Lair

By Cynthia Lair   Cynthia shares a stirring tale about the unexpected benefits of mindful cooking.       About Cynthia Lair   I am an assistant professor for Bastyr University's School of Nutrition and Exercise Science (faculty member since 1994) and the Culinary Curriculum Director for their new Culinary Arts degree program. My cookbook, Feeding the Whole Family (Sasquatch Books, 2008) is in its third edition and a fully revised good-looking edition of my second book, Feeding the Young Athlete: Sports Nutrition Made Easy for Players, Parents... 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 6/27/11 by Cynthia Mosher

Resources for TTCAL       Welcome! This is the place to start if you're new to TTC After Loss or just looking for some frequently-referenced resources! This wiki is a work-in-progress driven by content suggested by members. So, please, feel free to edit me with your links, information, blogs, favorite threads, etc. that should be included. If you were a new member, just coming to this forum to get started, what do you want to know? Where would you send a newbie to get started? What threads do you constantly reference when looking for inspiration,... read more