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...

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...

100+ Skills Every Holistically-Minded Homemaker Should Know

by Cara | Oct 2, 2015 | GAPS Diet, natural health, parenting, Pregnancy and Babies

We’ve lost of art of healing through nutrition, cooking from scratch without spending all day in the kitchen, and using natural remedies or supplements before heading to the pharmacy.  These are very basic essentials that are easy for anyone to learn. Cooking...

You are the Parent. You Can Say Politely and Firmly Decline Unwanted Medical Treatment

by Cara | Mar 24, 2015 | GAPS Diet, Pregnancy and Babies

“Oh, yeah, I refused that.  And I’d let them weigh them, but with their clothes on, it’s cold in Montana.”  I was talking with a friend about WIC appointments that we went to when my older kids were toddlers.  WIC is food assistance for...

5 Tips to Help The New Siblings Bond Without Jealousy

by Cara | Feb 16, 2015 | Pregnancy and Babies

Last year at this time we were binging on Youtube videos of birth, breastfeeding, and crying babies.  After having my first two babies 2 years apart, this 3rd tag-along came 5 years after, and I anticipated a more difficult transition, so I was trying to prepare them...

Do you recognize the 5 very early signs of potty readiness in babies?

by Cara | Jan 26, 2015 | Pregnancy and Babies

    I was in an IEP meeting for my daughter, with my 10-month-old charming the socks off everyone in the room by smiling, giggling, and waving.  He showed off his voice, showed off his ability to high-five, and then crawled around to the side of the copy...