How to keep your toddler off drugs

If you were told your child needed medication for ADHD and they were 2 or 3 years old, what would YOU do? As a naturopath trained in numerous disciplines, I want to scream from the rooftops NOOOOOOOO!  After seeing an article today on this alarming statistic, I had to write this article. Here’ what you […]

Healthier fast food options

This morning, I had the pleasure of talking with Heather Meyers at San Diego 6 in the Morning, about healthier options for “fast” food on the go.     Parents, on the go, kids complaining of being hungry, so when we think of “fast” food, we end up at a drive through First, “fast” food […]

Parenting picky eaters (Part 1)

In this week’s video blog, I share my perspective on how to parent a picky eater.  First, from the health perspective, and secondly, from the conscious parenting perspective.  This video is intended to give a foundation for this topic, and also some food for thought (pun intended).  🙂 Tune in next week for some more […]

Disaster preparedness family food strategies

This morning, I was interviewed on San Diego’s channel 6 news about disaster preparedness food strategies. Here are some of the main strategies: Plan for enough food and water to last a week Realize you may or may not be in your home, so you need to think about portability Remember baby formula Keep these […]

Conscious Parenting FAQ: Are supplements worth it?

Frederic Poirot / Foter “I have taken vitamins before, but I do not usually stay with it because I do not know if they are actually doing anything for me, and I wonder if I am wasting my money. How do I know if it is worth the money or the time?” A day does […]

Chicken, sun dried tomato, artichoke, arugula pasta recipe

elana’s pantry / Foter A number of years ago, I made up a recipe with all of my favorite ingredients in it, and it has since become our family’s favorite dinner. The kind where when you make it, it’s pretty much gone, even though I make a lot extra for leftovers….it just is one of […]

Sunscreen myths on San Diego 6 In the Morning

  Summer is here…and many well-meaning parents may actually be doing some more harm than good when it comes to sun safety.   While you never want to get burned – EVER – the sun is not the dangerous villain it is portrayed to be. What I’m going to share here in no way means […]