from How To
Say No I'm surprised you kept reading. It's not only hard to hear that little word, it's hard for me to say it. I finally figured out why. Saying no involves risk. . . Will they understand? Will they be unhappy? And, do I have the energy to withstand the flack that might follow?
on natural non-toxic toys, timeless toys, safe toys, toy sources, toy and game catalogs
from These
Toys Are Us I'm making an assumption here. Don't you want toys for your children that have some heart, toys that are timeless, safe, and let the kids use their imaginations? So many of the toys made today are of poor quality and, to be blunt, just plain ugly. . . it's tough for kids to develop any aesthetic sensibility when they're surrounded by a bunch of plastic junk for the first five years of their lives . . .
on ear infections, antibiotics, the immune system, natural parenting, alternative health care for children, homeopathy, naturopathy
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Ear
Infections: A New StrategyOne of the reasons our culture is so quick to turn to drugs and surgery is that we're short on time. I know, as a working, single mother, how tempting it is to pop an antibiotic into Zach's mouth when he has a sore throat or an ear infection, to suppress his ferocious cold symptoms with one of the cold "medicines", or to give him some Tylenol to get his fever to pass more quickly . . . We're not used to having faith in our own bodies anymore—we're insidiously told by drug marketers that we can't do it alone.
on children and divorce, single parenting, parenting and divorce, holidays and children
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Divorced
With Children This may seem an odd time to talk about it, but in many ways, it's the perfect time. Divorce. It comes up a lot during the holidays—who's with who, two sets of gifts, where to sit down for the special meals. And no matter what the reasons or how mutual the decision, the pain is more poignant now than ever.
on fluoride, children and fluoride, natural dental care, natural dental care for children, dental sealants, fluoride toothpaste, Citizens For Safe Drinking Water
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Do The
Kids Need Fluoride? I grew up on fluoride toothpaste, diligently brushing my teeth after every meal. So I was resistant to any suggestion that there may be a problem with fluoride. Countless commercials drummed in the claim that it fights cavities, and if anything to the contrary caught my eye, I dismissed it as mere ranting and raving . . . Take a look at the small print on your toothpaste tube. "Warning: Keep out of the reach of children under six years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately." Poison?
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