Holistic Parenting

Rituals provide a source of comfort for families. They keep traditions and family history alive and create memories and strong family bonds.

Nov 13, 2009 - Claudia M. Lenart

By getting their young children involved on a conscious and connected level, holistic parents can empower kids at an early age with mind, body, and spirit wellness.

Aug 6, 2009 - Alice Landry

Parents can help their children develop a love of the earth and a greater environmental awareness with simple habits and activities that have a lasting impact.

Jul 23, 2009 - Dianna Griffis

Many families are concerned about the amount of time that children spend watching television each day. Could excess screen time lead to behavior issues?

Mar 24, 2009 - Barb Hacker

Healthy foods help regulate a child's behavior, temper, growth, health and ability to learn. Parents can get creative to interest kids in nutritious foods.

Jul 5, 2008 - Barb Hacker

Teaching the signs of spring can be a self-esteem activity that helps kids develop life skills and experience joy. This can protect them emotionally in difficult times.

May 6, 2008 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Cutting out artificial additives to improve a child's behavior sounds simple. But, following the Feingold Diet is not without its challenges.

May 2, 2008 - Barb Hacker

When a child has consistent behavioral issues, the parents should look at diet as a likely cause. The Feingold Association is a good starting point.

Apr 26, 2008 - Barb Hacker

Here's one simple thing parents can do to help their children try harder instead of giving up; feel good about themselves; and increase their confidence and self-esteem.

Mar 24, 2008 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Have you thought about how you can pass on to your own children the values your mother taught you? Sometimes we have to make a conscious effort to pass on our values.

Feb 15, 2008 - Vivienne May Ball

Teach children how to live an environmentally friendly life by incorporating green practices into daily living.

Feb 10, 2008 - Barb Hacker

Unconditional parenting teaches that a parent's love for a child is not contingent on the child's behavior, unlike parenting with punishments and rewards.

Jan 3, 2008 - Barb Hacker

Some parents are reluctant to try the world of cloth diapering. Learn how to convince your partner how cloth diapers are the perfect fit for your family.

Dec 20, 2007 - Jennifer White

Holistic parenting is about raising children in as natural a way as possible. Holistic parents choose practices that support wellness of mind, body and spirit.

Dec 20, 2007 - Barb Hacker

Yogurt products marketed to children may not be the best choice. It is important to check the nutrition label to determine the quality of this dairy snack.

Dec 18, 2007 - Jennifer White

Reduce your family's carbon footprint and help your children learn about their own power to protect the planet with these green parenting ideas.

Oct 10, 2007 - Barbara Gibson

As rates of ADHD climb parents, teachers and students are looking for creative alternatives to the usual pharmaceutical solutions. Is Omega-3 such an alternative?

Sep 11, 2007 - Barbara Gibson

With so many opinions on what and how to feed your family, getting the facts about organic food is essential.

May 29, 2007 - Lynne Kenney

This article will tell you how to incorporate The Law of Attraction, and The Secret into your home life to benefit your entire family.

Feb 18, 2007 - Tracy Togliatti