Getting your child interested in nature now can foster a life-long love of nature. Perhaps your child will grow up to invent innovative ways to preserve the environment he or she has come to love. Participation is key – the more your child can feel, hear, see, touch and taste nature, the closer he or [...]

If you are considering starting beekeeping, there is some equipment you will need as well as some cost involved in getting set up. As you consider how you are going to set up your beekeeping, here is some information that should help.
There are two basic kinds of hives used by beekeepers: the Langstroth, which looks [...]

Children will be children. And if you have more than one in a room, there’s a good bet there will be an argument or conflict at some point. Teaching conflict resolution to your children will reduce your frustrations and help bring peace to your home.
One way to address conflict resolution is by using books. Authors [...]

When children are born they are completely dependent upon their parents to supply all of their needs. As they grow they begin to learn autonomy. Self-feeding is an important part of your toddler’s development.
By learning to self-feed, your toddler is learning to care for themselves. They have developed perception in being able to pick up [...]

Houseplants have different needs than outdoor ones. Houseplants are kept in pots for one thing, and they receive their light through windows. Here are some tips on keeping them healthy, and some common problems and natural solutions.
1. Fertilize your houseplants by spreading some compost over the top of the soil. As you water, the compost [...]

You might think that drinking more milk is going to build strong bones. But Americans drink a tremendous amount of milk as a whole, and osteoporosis is still a significant problem. On the other hand, Asian and vegan women who rarely or never consume dairy products have lower incidents of osteoporosis. What’s going on?
Protein
For one [...]

Nutritionists and medical professionals alike explain how important it is to get enough calcium in your diet. If you don’t like to drink milk or you’re a vegetarian you may need help meeting the body’s need for this mineral. Here are some easy ways to eat more calcium.

Smoothies are a great way to get calcium [...]

With high unemployment rates, the number of families dealing with job loss has also increased.   When your spouse has suddenly received his walking papers, he may go through a period of shock, followed by feelings of anger, frustration, hopelessness, and even depression. As you try to keep the family together and take a hold of [...]

The project of coop-building can get very complicated if you let it. But it needn’t be – building a chicken coop is relatively easy for creatures that are not at all pernickety about their home.
The first thing you need to do is decide what function your coop is going to have. Some chicken keepers use [...]

Shopping for school clothes can get expensive quickly; that is, unless you know where to shop for bargains. Children, especially teens, are into brand-name clothing that can be quite pricey.
Shopping at outlet stores can ease up on your budget without sacrificing your teen’s wants. There is also the opportunity to make your children’s clothing if [...]

Nutrition is one of the single most important factors when it comes to a child’s development. Proper nutrition is essential for children to succeed in school. By feeding your children a proper diet, you are helping them to be able to function properly in school in addition to fostering their growing mind and bodies.
A proper [...]