natural acid reflux remedies

Cultured Veggies for Acid Reflux in Babies

Sadly, reflux in babies is becoming very common, but it does not need to be.  Is there a magic pill for reflux in babies?  Well, this comes pretty close.  If you know a baby (or even an adult for that matter) who has acid reflux or GERD they will directly benefit from cultured vegetables.

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Teachable Moments -fairness

Often the hardest things in life bring the greatest teachable moments.  When our kids experience something that is hard for them, it is our opportunity as their role models to lead them. Kids observe our every action and reaction to learn their habits. Think about it, from birth, all babies can do is watch and…

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My mom at her best!

The greatest gift my mom has given me is that I have seen her at her best.  Starting around when I was 8 years old, my mom started working with at-risk youth through our church which was located on the grounds of a youth correctional center. For over 25 years she has inspired kids to…

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why junk food mom?

While checking out at my favorite grocery store (hint starts with Trader ends with oes) my son said to me, “Mom, why are you buying all that junk food?”   As an obsessed health nut, this really made me pause and look at my purchase.  Carrots – check.  Snap peas -check.  Raisins – check.  Cashews…

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Kids Gardening Fun!

Kids love to dig in the dirt!  They love to see new things happening and be a part of it!  What are you planting in your garden this summer? Gardening teaches kids countless lessons.  When gardening, children learn how to care for something and about balance in life.  Too much water can drown a plant…

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Sugar obsession

I am mad this morning, steaming mad!  As I was falling asleep last night I could hear my son coughing trying to get some new gunk out of his throat.  Up until now I could count on 1 hand how many times my twin 6 year olds were sick.  Why don’t my kids get sick? …

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food dye reaction

It is a cold or food dye reaction?

So your child has a constant runny nose, is it really a cold or could it be a food dye reaction? Artificial food dyes started creeping into our food to make it look more presentable, more fun. I mean who could resist these brightly colored gobs? Quickly, artificial food dyes became the perfect marketing tool…

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1,886 miles without a DVD or DS?

I’m sure you have heard people say, “My kids can’t make it to the store without their DVD player or DS.”  Yikes!  When did a 5 minute trip in the car become a time for entertainment?

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Healthy kids snacks for the car trip!

  Going on a road trip with your kids does not have to mean junk food.  Make Kids’  Creations!  Healthy kids snacks are easy and fun, especially if kids are involved in making the snack.

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healthy school lunch ideas

lunch ideas – make it fun!

  Packing lunchboxes for my boys to take to school takes a few minutes in the morning, but it is definitely worth it! To get great lunch ideas for your kids think small portions, finger food and FUN!

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