by Nicole MacKenzie Normally, we learn to think of complaining as ‘bad’ or at best, a pointless waste of time. Nobody really enjoys hearing others whine and complain. It’s not much fun to be around complainers, either kids or adults. If this is left to grow in kids, it can develop into a deep unconscious […]
Continue readingby James Thomas As parents we do need to be the ones in control when it comes to our children as we are the ones responsible for their safety and well being among other important things, such as how to be independent and how to make good decisions. However, is it good parenting to try […]
Continue readingEarth Day, celebrated on April 22nd, is a day set aside for everyone who cares about the planet. Every day, we are becoming more aware of the affects of our habits on the earth. As we strive to keep our eco-system intact; and keep our rainforests from being destroyed; there is much we can do […]
Continue readingUnsung Benefits of Breastfeeding by: Philip J. Goscienski, M.D. From the Stone Age until just a few generations ago, human infants’ only sustenance was mother’s milk, but modern infant formula seems to be an adequate substitute. After all, infant mortality in Western societies is at historic lows and growth patterns are normal. But is that […]
Continue readingby Patty Hone When I had my first son I hadn’t planned to go back to work. I suddenly had to return to the workforce when he was three months old. I was completely unprepared and my son went from an exclusively breastfeeding baby to a mostly formula baby within a short period of time. […]
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