What 10 Things Divorced Parent Should Do To Promote Positive Child Adjustment?

By Ruben Francia

Divorced children are more probably to get pregnant as teenagers, drop out of high school, abuse drugs and have aggressively emotional and behavioral problems, which lead to social problems. There are simple yet powerful ways parents can prevent future issues and help their children.  Read on...

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Better Communication with Teens

By Brenda Nixon

There are many reasons parents and teens argue but consider this, sometimes it’s because adolescents don’t “read” facial cues correctly. Often teens translate a parent’s worried or panic expression as anger. Then they respond to what they perceive as anger.  Read on...

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Book Review - Mother Nurture: A Mother’s Guide to Health in Body, Mind, and Intimate Relationships

Review By Anna Stewart

A good friend of mine, mother to two teenage daughters, was recently treated for depression and exhaustion. Her acupuncturist chided for taking so long to take care of herself, “Tell me again, how long you’ve been a mother," he said, ”and how long you’ve been tired and stressed?" Read on...

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Homeopathy Corner: Formula Sensitivity

By Andrea Candee

Q: My 3 month old infant cries when she drinks her formula, and throws it up. What can I do?
A: This is a common response to a sensitivity to the formula baby is drinking. When all she is being given by mouth is formula, it is pretty easy to pinpoint the offending substance. I have seen this so many times and have helped parents bring the situation to a happy resolution with an uncommon approach. Read on...

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Book Review - The Wabi-Sabi House

Review By Anna Stewart

There’s a mother I know whose house is immaculate. Her three daughters are quiet and docile. She takes pride of the fact she does all the housework herself. Her home, a possible winner in the Martha Stewart competition, is polished, color-coordinated and perfectly manicured. She handed me a cup of tea in a delicate cup. I didn’t dare put it down. I was afraid of leaving a saucer ring or worse yet, spilling tea on the pristine leather couch. Read on...

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Mother Nurture: Super Nutrients for Mothers

By Rick and Jan Hanson

Question. I’m not sick or anything, but I sure feel run down. What can I do – that’s simple and easy, since I’ve got an infant, a toddler, and a preschooler (yikes!) – to feel better?

First, there are the basics that everyone knows -- then we have a few of our own.... Read on...

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Art Therapy During Pregnancy

By Anna Stewart

Today’s assignment is to work with the women’s fears around pregnancy and birth using art therapy. Art therapy is not very well known. For many it conjures up bad memories of grade-school art. But art therapy isn’t about creating artists. It’s about using art as a tool to access and illuminate inner feelings.
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