…And What Made One Husband Change His Mind About Vaccines Many of us have been there. One parent/partner starts to question vaccines, or perhaps knows with every fiber of his/her being that vaccinating his/her children is not an option, and their partner isn’t on the same page. Sometimes it’s an endless uphill battle even after…
Green Grass isn’t Greener (Pesticide Dangers)
A few years ago, I met a man, an organic landscaper, who told the story of his next door neighbor. He was on his way out to his car one morning when he heard a hello. As he turned and waved to his neighbors, he noticed their 1 year old standing on the grass barefoot, his…
Top Five Mindful Family Movies
When it comes to watching a movie with the family, we try hard to make sure that it fits the following criteria: It teaches an important moral lesson, making us conscious or aware of something important in our world. All members of the family will find it entertaining (ages three, five, seven and 2 adults in…
Redheads Shouldn’t Breastfeed (and other mostly nonsensical nursing views)
Nursing was once the only option when it came to nourishing a baby in order for it to thrive. It was the norm; it had to be. Of course, with the changing times came a change in views, along with a change in the wants of a woman and her partner. Like anything else, these changes in views…
A Letter To My Adult Children About Vaccines
*This is a guest post written by Becky Hastings. Becky is a wife, mother of 5, and grandmother of 4, whose blog, Journey Boost, has reached nearly 750,000 views. As a volunteer breastfeeding counselor for 23+ years, she has helped hundreds of moms find their own breastfeeding success. As she witnessed increasing numbers of vaccine…
When Strep Throat is More than ‘Just’ Strep
This wasn’t something I planned on writing about just yet, but after so many messages coming to Raising Natural Kids about it, the story needs to be shared now. For my family, our story is two-fold. This issue seemingly affects/affected my son and daughter, but for now, because her story is much simpler, I will…
Better for You Brownies
I guess I should start by stating that I was PMSing. I wanted chocolate. I wanted brownies. So, I got on the computer and found some nice looking recipes for some great ones made from scratch. Some called for honey or maple syrup as sugar sweeteners, some for avocado, some for coconut oil, etc. The…
Three Essentials to Have in Your Birth Bag
Essential #1 There were some things that no one told me about birth. Perhaps the most shocking thing for me was the aftermath happening down under. For some reason I never stopped to think about the fact that pushing a baby through my vagina would mean a couple of weeks of recovery down there. Since…
Save on Natural & Organic Products for the Holidays
So maybe you have to look for it more, but you can find great deals for natural and organic products during the holiday season. Following is a list that I have compiled of products that are safe for your family ~ Each product listed here is one that I have in my own home. I…
Simple Words of Appreciation
It’s not the link to the article that caught my eye when this post showed up on my newsfeed. I had seen it before and I have been aware for most of my life that main brand shampoos, cosmetics, and such, contain chemicals that I don’t want anywhere near my family. In fact, I started this blog…