Until a child is at least 14, they should not be left unaided to make choices in how warmly they dress according to Lisa Romero, Anthroposophical Healer and Teacher. Romero recommends Children need to be thought of as ONIONS! They need LOTS of LAYERS. A baby is born without physical protection; they begin their life [...]
'Creative Discipline' is a bag of useful tools for those trying moments that naturally occur with all young children. Redirection is one of eight 'Creative Discipline' techniques that can positively transform challenging moments; whilst parent and child remain connected together. Isolate the 'action' a child is displaying and redirect the 'action' into a safe and [...]
The Wilderness Society (TWS) is a national, community-based, environmental advocacy organisation whose purpose is to protect, promote and restore wilderness and natural processes across Australia for the survival and ongoing evolution of life on Earth. Public education and empowerment, advocacy and negotiation, as well as desk and field research are important daily actions that [...]
Most famous for their sea of hands exhibition around Australia, ANTaR or Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR), is an independent, national network of mainly non-Indigenous organisations and individuals working in support of justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. ANTaR receives no grants from Federal or State governments and [...]
Anyone who has spent any amount of time in the streets of Siem Reap will know these children. While most would have been hassled by their begging, only some would have had the pleasure of getting to know the kids themselves – their humour, tenacity, cunning, hope, trust and friendship. The sad reality is that [...]
Have you ever said to your child, your husband or even yourself – You are PERFECT just the way you are? I remember saying it to my children and my Mum and Dad a little while ago. In each case a contented smile came over their face. You could almost see their bodies relaxing. [...]
A Blessing Way is a wonderful alternative to the traditional 'baby shower' that is held for a woman approaching birth. This Blessing way ritual (also a fun day out with the girls) literally blesses the way for the mother to be ready for childbirth. As a community, you welcome the baby that is coming soon [...]
Homœopathy Homœopathy is a system of medicine that is as equally interesting and challenging. It views every sick person as having a unique set of traits and life circumstances that will effect healing. It also acknowledges the body's (or nature's) ability to self-heal. The homoeopathic remedies work by stimulating the body to self-heal, i.e. they [...]
Some common answers to questions below are written by Jeannee Spears RN CM IBCLC (Lactation Consultant). If you can possibly find a local Lactation Consultant, I highly recommend you have a contact on standby. There is no substituting the care and wisdom of personalised help from friends, family and professionals. I highly recommend you purchase at [...]
As a professional storyteller, I have to confess my prejudices. I am totally and passionately in love with the genre of folktales. Yes, there are folktales that are boring or overly violent or model terrible values. These are the toad stories and yes, sometimes one has to kiss a few toads in the process of [...]
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Babies - Temperature and Clothing
