Are essential oils safe for children? Yes and no: some essential oils can be used on children, and a few are suitable for babies too, but you’ll need to take certain precautions and only use safe oils in safe amounts. How Aromatherapy Can Help Children Children and babies enjoy massage (even if you’re not a […]
How to Use Essential Oils Safely
Essential oils make great natural home remedies, but just because they are natural does not mean they are always safe. Essential oils are very concentrated and powerful and should be used with caution. Here are 5 safety tips for using essential oils at home. 1. Do not take essential oils internally. Even a tiny amount […]
This, This is Love
It’s timechange early and bitter crying is coming from the bathroom. My oldest son is in misery. Staggering into the bathroom, bleary eyed and half-blind with sleep I ask what’s wrong. “My knife!” he wails.
Learning From 5-Year-Olds: How to Ask Why
Over this past summer, my 5-year-old grandson spent a week with us. It has been a while since I’ve had a 5-year-old around, and I appreciate the things I learned from him that week. I love the way 5-year-olds question everything around them. How else are they to learn about their world? As I pondered […]
Rude, Curious, or Just Ignorant
I have four children. Active children. Not the kind of kids that sneak into a place unseen and unheard and two hours later someone comments – wow! I didn’t even know they were here. Those are not my kids. As a result I am quite used to getting comments about our large family size (read […]
Fun Ways to Get Your Child to Eat Vegetables
Does the bowl of cooked vegetables you put on the table for supper elicit groans from your children? If given a choice, would they rather eat a serving of spinach or a pail of candy? (I think you know the answer.) If that’s the case, you’re not alone. While we know vegetables are packed with […]
