Parenting Tips

We all know the importance of daily probiotics.  Here’s some fun ways you can incorporate powdered probiotic into your child’s diet and into yours.  Check out these great tips and tricks for your toddler’s meals and smoothies for mom and dad! For the best powdered probiotic, we recommend Ortho Biotic Powder. Tips & Tricks for Toddlers: Add to applesauce or a children's baby food/smoothie pouch Add to yogurt, ice-cream Add to spoonful of peanut/nut butter or peanut/nut butter sandwich Add to any cold or room temperature liquid...

Now that it is summertime a lot is changing. Getting your child the right nutrition will not only help your summer go better but it will give you peace of mind that you are supporting your child's growth, performance, mental function and overall health and well being. So what is the best way to make sure your child is getting adequate nutrition that he/she needs each day? Sure there are days when you end up not getting the best meals. Perhaps your child skips breakfast due to...

Now that school is over your children may not be bound to the typical early morning routine surrounding a school schedule. Finding your summer routine and sticking with it can be hard at first, but it will help with focus, energy, behavior and even health. Without adequate sleep your family can experience significant disruptions. In 2016, the AAP endorsed the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s (AASM) recommendations about how much sleep children need at different ages for optimal health. The recommendations are as follows: Infants from 4...

Turmeric comes from underground stems otherwise known as rhizomes. It is a plant member of the ginger family. Turmeric gives mustard and Indian curry dishes their bright yellow colors. Over 1,000 medical studies have been published related to the medicinal properties of turmeric. In addition, over 700 medical studies using turmeric have been shown to positively enhance cancer therapies and/or reduce tumor growth. Andrew Weil, a well known integrative medical doctor explains curcumin in a simple way: "curcumin is is the most active constituent of turmeric, making up between...

Why does your child need boundaries? You can't get upset with your child about something he or she does if you haven't provided clear limits on what can and cannot be done. Have you ever had a friend or relative over with a child who does something you are not comfortable with? How about your own child at home or visiting someone? It all comes down to setting appropriate boundaries. How can you be upset with a child if you haven't provided your expectations to your little...

A recent study highlighted by Scientific American discusses the lack of minerals in our fruits and vegetables. Why do we need minerals?  Why is our food supply deficient of minerals?  Which minerals are no longer in abundance? Then the question becomes if our plants that we eat are deficient in these nutrients, then the meat and dairy we ingest also will be deficient. In this blog, we want to provide you with the facts so you can gain a better understanding regarding healthy eating for you and your...