Monthly Archives: January 2012

If I Knew Then What I Know Now: On Babies and Sleeping

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Recently my husband and I were debating over sleeping arrangements and laughing about how my daughter is 16 months and hasn’t spent one night in the beautiful and kind of expensive, Italian crafted crib (thanks mom and dad) that we’ve had set … Continue reading →

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Here are the Natural Teething Remedy Giveaway Winners!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Thank you everyone for participating and supporting both Raising Natural Kids and the great companies that sponsored this giveaway! Here are the winners: The Teething Bling Pendant by Smart Mom Jewelry - Rachel Hanses; the Hyland’s Baby Products from Hyland’s - Mike Travis; … Continue reading →

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The Raising Natural Kids Natural Teething Remedy and Product Giveaway!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Following my article, How to Help Ease the Pain of Teething Naturally (and What Products to Avoid), I would like to share with you some great companies that make natural teething remedies/products for our children! These companies are providing one … Continue reading →

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Raising Kids Naturally Outside of the Traditional Model of Healthcare

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

A guest post by Dr. Anthony Carrino, who will be providing RNK readers with holistic insights into modern medicine, traditional medicine and the value of chiropractic care in upcoming posts! It is an “in thing“ to say you are raising … Continue reading →

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How to Help Ease the Pain of Teething Naturally (And What Products To Avoid)

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Part 1: The Dangers of Treating Teething with Medication When our children aren’t feeling so great, it is our natural instinct as parents to try and make them better. When it comes to teething, some parents are under the belief … Continue reading →

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Going More Natural at the Supermarket – Where to Start

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Because food and drink are the two things that we intentionally put into our bodies on a regular basis, they’re the best items to start with when it comes to detoxifying your life. Some Quick and Simple Tips When at … Continue reading →

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My Mantra – Read Your Labels

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

This mantra started when I was pregnant with my first child. I was at work one day and I had that cliché craving for ice cream. The only ice cream available in the school I teach at can be found … Continue reading →

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Parents Buy Car Seats to Keep Their Children Safe, Yet Oftentimes Danger is Still There!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Well, here I am writing about car seats again! If you remember, I first discussed the topic back in October when I originally saw HealthyStuff.org’s car seat safety rankings, which is based on the presence of hazardous flame retardants and … Continue reading →

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