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How to Teach Children to Share Toys
This article is part of a video series with Sharon Rajan, a teacher at Montessori School, Bali. Sharon has over 3o years of experience teaching children 3-6 years in Montessori schools in the US and Canada. Dr. Linnea : You mentioned having more than one child in the same environment, which is something that as […] More
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Does Coffee Help You Lose Weight?
Caffeine-rich coffee is the world’s favorite beverage and losing weight is one of the world’s biggest health goals. Is it possible that consuming the one can help to achieve the other? In other words, is it possible that drinking coffee can help you to lose weight? Wouldn’t that be great? After all, that early morning […] More
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How to Nurture the Love of Learning in Preschoolers with Montessori
This article is part of a video series with Sharon Rajan, a teacher at Montessori School, Bali. Sharon has over 3o years of experience teaching children 3-6 years in Montessori schools in the US and Canada. Dr. Linnea: So you told me that you relish in finding out about each child’s interest and how to […] More
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in Mindful Mom
Confessions of a Mom: What I Learned About Anxiety and Feeling Unworthy
“My kids would be better off with a different mom. Someone who doesn’t yell and has more patience with them. I’m not good enough for them.” I look at that statement and feel sorry for the mother who felt that way then I remember it was me and not too long ago. Despite seeing to […] More
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in Mindful Mom
Mom of Four Shares How To Build A Family Schedule That Truly Works
I’m often asked how I “do it all,” and I can tell two secrets. I don’t do it all, no matter what my Instagram story looks like. Having a well-oiled schedule allows me to complete more than I would have ever thought possible. Truth be told, I don’t know how I would function without a […] More
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in Nutrition
From Children to Grandparents, Blueberries Benefit Our Brain
Did you know that blueberries have surprising benefits for your brain? Dementia is a serious problem in today’s aging populations. Neurodegenerative diseases are on the increase and in the absence of an effective conventional remedy, researchers are looking to preventive approaches to combat this public health problem. Could the regular intake of blueberries help to […] More
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in Baby
How A Difficult Breastfeeding Experience Can Turn Into Mental Trauma
Motherhood is one of the most transformative journeys that we will ever take. Becoming a mother means you place incredible importance on someone else’s needs. As soon as you become a mom, the world criticizes how your baby sleeps, how you parent, and how you feed your baby. As if the judgment isn’t enough, the […] More
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in Nutrition
Never Again Worry About Eating Chocolate
It’s probably safe to say that chocolate in one of the world’s favorite sweet treat, but did you know that cocoa powder is actually bitter? The original Mayan cocoa drink went by the name xocalati, a Nauhati word which means bitter water. So, while most chocolate products contain high levels of fat and sugar, the […] More
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in Baby
How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: Cleaning Your Breast Pump Guidelines – Part 5
This is a series on how to master pumping breast milk. You can read the other articles of the series here: How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: A Midwife and Mama Of 4 Guide – Part 1 How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: All On Breast Pumping Schedules – Part 2 How To Master Pumping […] More
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in Mindful Mom
Low on Cash? How to Find Time for Yourself on a Budget
Self-care is important, even if you don’t have extra cash to spend on it. Try to put self-care in your budget, and the amount that you can spend on that looks different for everyone. Luckily, there are options for every price range. Don’t tell yourself that it’s not important or you don’t deserve it. Everyone […] More
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5 Supplements That Can Help With Weight Loss
No matter what your weight, or how many kilograms you want to lose, trying to lose weight is a battle. Whether it’s one kilogram or 40 kilograms, the battle is the same. Going on a diet leaves you constantly hungry and can also limit the necessary nutrients you need to stay healthy and energetic. What […] More
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in Nutrition
8 Very Good Reasons to Regularly Enjoy Lentils as Part of a Healthy Diet
Legumes, including lentils, chickpeas, and common beans are important crops in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South Asia where they are a popular ingredient in many traditional dishes. Think a pita filled with falafel and hummus. Or a lamb and chickpea stew on a bed of couscous. And how about a corn tortilla filled […] More
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in Mindful Mom
A 6 Steps Guide to Prioritizing Your Busy Mom Schedule
Do you feel like you have just too many activities and priorities on your plate? I know exactly how you feel. As a mother, wife, homeschooling parent, homesteader, and working parent, the hats I juggle can easily become overwhelming and daunting. A year ago, I broke down. I was a beatdown, pregnant, and feeling as […] More
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in Pregnancy
20 Award-Winning Birth Photos That Show The Magic Of Labor And Delivery
Nurse Midwife and mom of four, Caitlin Goodwin takes a look at this year’s Birth Photography Award winners and shares her emotions in this feature post. Enjoy! Birth is a beautiful, fleeting moment in time. If you are extraordinarily lucky, you get to capture your stunning moments for all time. Luckily, the 2019 International Association […] More
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in Nutrition
Nuts Benefits On Health Include Lowering Your Risk Of Death, Study Says
Nuts are proving to have amazing benefits on health. In fact, eating nuts on a daily basis make you less likely to die from any cause. This is the finding of a study that appeared in The New England Journal of Medicine. The study analyzed results from two large, independent cohort studies of nurses and […] More
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in Baby
How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: Breastmilk Storage Guidelines – Part 4
This is a series on how to master pumping breast milk. You can read the other articles of the series here: How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: A Midwife and Mama Of 4 Guide – Part 1 How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: All On Breast Pumping Schedules – Part 2 How To Master Pumping […] More
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in Mindful Mom
Is There More to Life Than Being Busy?
“Hey, do you have time to come over for a few hours next Wednesday? I want to talk about homeschooling.” The question pierced my brain and sent sirens off in my head. Of course, I don’t have time, who does? Does anyone actually have hours to give away to something? Now, I didn’t say that. […] More
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This New Study Says Fish Oil During Pregnancy Could Improve Children Growth and Development
Fish oil intake during pregnancy could have a beneficial effect on babies’ growth and development. The food you enjoy while you are pregnant is the main source of nutrition for your growing baby. If you want a healthy baby, it’s important that you follow a healthy diet that contains all the nutrients your baby needs […] More
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How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: Weaning from the Breast Pump – Part 3
This is a series on how to master pumping breast milk. You can read the other articles of the series here: How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: A Midwife and Mama Of 4 Guide – Part 1 How To Master Pumping Breast Milk: All On Breast Pumping Schedules – Part 2 How To Master Pumping […] More
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7 Supplements for Memory That Might Help You Remember Better
With all the endless list of things a mom feels she should remember every day, it would be cool if we could find supplements for memory that gave us superpowers! Most of us worry about becoming forgetful. We associate forgetfulness with aging and many worry that it might be the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. […] More
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