101 Healthy & Fun Summer Activities

by Cara | Jun 4, 2016 | GAPS Diet, parenting

When we are out of school, it helps to carry on the routine of learning, doing, and following a plan for the day. We schedule camps, vacations, and visits first and then in the days between we establish a pattern. This helps everyone to know what to expect, and...

Mumps: The Least Effective Vaccine? 1/10 fully vaccinated people are not protected

by Cara | Mar 3, 2016 | GAPS Diet, Pregnancy and Babies

Mumps Vaccine and Illness Statistics, and Treatment Options With three confirmed cases in a nearby town, mumps is a hot topic among moms this week in my area. Rather than be sucked into emotional arguments, I decided to take that energy and funnel it into something...

The Dairy/Wheat-Opioid Connection (yes, it’s really addicting)

by Cara | Jan 18, 2016 | GAPS Diet, parenting

There is a difference between having food preferences, favorite foods, and having an addictive-like preference for certain foods. Most often these addictive-like behaviors are associated with dairy or wheat: Milk, cheese, yogurt, crackers, bread, grilled cheese,...

Recovery After Antibiotics: How to Help Prevent Secondary Infection and Stomach Upset

by Cara | Dec 8, 2015 | GAPS Diet, Pregnancy and Babies

  After the plethora of antibiotics prescribed in the 80s and 90s, it’s now common to see posters in pediatrician offices reminding care providers and parents that antibiotics do not help a cold, they are ineffective against viruses, and they are to be used with...

Sensory Friendly Holiday Activities to Avoid Meltdowns

by Cara | Dec 8, 2015 | Special Needs & Disability

Christmas, my child, is love in action.  Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.  – Dale Evans For families who have fond memories of Christmas activities, special food treats, and the anticipation of unwrapping presents on the...

Pertussis: Even if you’re vaccinated, you can still get it! (and how to treat it)

by Cara | Dec 6, 2015 | GAPS Diet, natural health, parenting, Pregnancy and Babies

Because I spent an entire weekend last year looking into pertussis, and what we would do if we had it, I’m going to outline what I learned below. As always, I’m a mom, not a medical professional, and this is not medical advice. “I think he has...