Not knowing much as a new mom six years ago, I was surprised when my crunchy pediatrician revealed to me that cradle cap is actually fungal and that eliminating dairy would help to eradicate it, being that dairy intolerance is often the cause. I used to sit and pick at my son’s scalp as he…
Find your Mama Tribe! Meet Like-Minded, Holistic Parents in Your Area
Along my journey of natural living, I have run into many people who are on the same path who want to meet other parents who think the same way, as far as raising a natural family is concerned. Now, it’s possible! I decided to create local RNK groups, starting with the states and countries from which…
A Natural Community for You!
It’s here! Raising Natural Kids has created a NEW website designed to make it easier for you to get answers to your questions, to learn and share more about natural/organic/holistic living and to connect with each other. Our favorite feature is CONNECT AND ‘PLAY’ LOCALLY, where you can join a group more local to your…
Green Products That Kids Will Love
Solar Mason Jars Capture the sun’s rays and use them later that evening for some recycled light! Compost Education for Kids We used this as part of a science project. Three aerated compartments enable kids to view the entire decomposition process clearly and make side-by-side comparisons between different materials. Included thermometers demonstrate temperature changes during…
The Age Old Battle: The Bugs Versus Us (How and Why to Safely Protect Your Kids From those Darn Mosquitoes)
The New York Times did a piece last week on mosquitoes, and as one of their suggestions for bug repellent, the author recommended products with DEET. Knowing that DEET has actually been linked to causing damage to brain cells, I was surprised. “The insect-repelling chemical DEET actually functions in the same way as deadly nerve gases and dangerous…