Earthy Parent

Welcome to the Earthy Parent! Your Earthy Family journey is a wondrous adventure, unfolding as you and your family choose your paths together. Above all, Earthy Family is about living in harmony with ourselves and our world. We encourage you to define what that means for you and then embrace it fully.

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A family-friendly cookbook that will have you feeling good about baking and serving treats. Cookies, muffins, cakes, loaves, pies & more! More than 80 recipes present fantastic ways of offering your family health-boosting whole foods in fun and tasty snacks. Click Here

You Are a Good Enough Mom, Right Now!
by Kelly Jo Murphy

Are you the kind of mom who likes to get out and be on the go? Or are you the kind of mom who likes quiet time at home?... >>Read More

Compost Happens!
Hot tips for composting in cool climates
By Marion Owen, Fearless Weeder for PlanTea, Inc. and
Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul

Making compost is like baking a cake! My neighbor, Mrs. Crayneck, is a great baker. But when her world famous banana bread doesn't turn out quite right, she doesn't sweat the small stuff...>>Read More

The ONE Thing That Gives Your Mothering More Energy!
by Kelly Jo Murphy

Your temper is rising. The kids are running around the store, screaming. They are not listening to what you are telling them. Finally, you lose your cool and drag them by the arms out of the store.... >>Read More

Ten Tips for Women with PMS
by Susun S Weed

Water retention, mood swings, sore breasts, and indigestion are problems experienced by many women in the week preceding menstruation. Here are a few tips from Susun Weed's best-selling book, NEW Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way (Alternatives for Women 30-90) to help ease these discomforts... >>Read More

Calm Among the Chaos - I think I’d do it just the same…
by Tabitha Tucker

Coming down the stairs after a mid-day nap with my 13-month-old son, I had a bird’s-eye view of the living room and realized what a truly disastrous state it was in. I took a breath, continued on to the kitchen and proceeded to trip into a sinkhole of despair. The kitchen made the living room look neat and tidy... >>Read More

Vaccinations: Being Informed to Make a Choice
by Tabitha Tucker

"Unlike some countries, immunization is not mandatory in Canada; it cannot be made mandatory because of the Canadian Constitution. Only three provinces have legislation or regulations under their health-protection acts to require proof of immunization for school entrance. Ontario and New Brunswick require proof for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella immunization... >>Read More

The Family Bed
by Tabitha Tucker

Three in the Bed and the Little One Said…

“I’m Hungry!” So I rolled over, he latched on and everyone went back to sleep. And that’s just one of the reasons I absolutely love having our babe in bed with us ... >> Read More

A Wellness Approach for Children
By Jane Sheppard

In raising healthy children, it’s not enough to just focus on the physical aspect of health. To be truly healthy, a child’s emotional health must be nurtured and strengthened. Developing a mental attitude of wellness is also essential. When we adopt an attitude of wellness, we take on a belief that being well is a natural, normal state. Our goal is to have outstanding, vibrant health, not just to be free of disease. With a wellness attitude, we know that we have control over our own body and how healthy it will be.... >>Read More

Encouraging Children to Eat Healthy
By Jane Sheppard

Many parents are frustrated at times because our children won’t eat the foods we know to be healthy for them. Simply being informed about a healthy diet for children is not enough. If your child does not want to eat healthy foods, it does them no good at all. So what does a parent do? Give up and take the path of least resistance? This path is serving the typical American diet which we know leads to poor health. Our children deserve better. But how do we convince them of that? >>Read More

Thriving Through the Season
Living in Harmony with Colds and Flu
By Jane Sheppard

Taking care of sick children can be a rather challenging aspect of being a parent. Waking up in the middle of the night to the sounds of your child's cough, feeling your child's feverish body against yours, and cleaning up vomit is something you may be familiar with. We all knew there would be times like this in our parenting experience. It's inevitable that kids get sick. It's a necessary part of growing up, a normal part of childhood... >>Read More

Go Green!
by Tabitha Tucker

Sustainable living is an approach to social and economic, indeed, all activities, for all societies, rich and poor, which is compatible with the preservation of the environment. It is based on a philosophy of interdependence, of respect for life as well as non-living parts of Nature, and of responsibility for future generations.
- The Sustainable Living Network

Sustainable Living is essential to the welfare of our world. Try some of these suggestions to leave your environmental footprint a little lighter and make a difference... >>Read More

This is where my chiropractic story begins, where the seed of my chiropractic passion has been planted. I have always had an interest in my health and the health of others. I have always had the focus of attaining a career in the health care area but felt overwhelmed by the distinctly different schools of thought. There were so many options, so much to choose from... >>Read More

Aromatherapy Pages

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What is Aromatherapy - Peppermint, lemon, pine, lavender, rose…think of these words and you’re likely to think of the scents they create and possibly even memories they evoke. Our olfactory membranes (scent detectors) are made up of brain cells and are the only part of the central nervous system exposed to the environment... >>Read More

Essential Oils to Use for Various Ailments - Arthritis, Anxiety, Bites/Stings, Burns, Colds, Flu, Sinus, Cold Sores, Depression, Headaches - find out what essential oils work best...>>Read More

Aromatherapy Cautions - Aromatherapy can be extremely powerful. For this reason it is important to adhere to the following guidelines. If you are unsure about any particulars, it is a good idea to contact a professional aromatherapist for further advice... >>Read More

Essential Oil Descriptions - A list of essential oils, with their botanical name, the part of the plant the oil is derived from, the country of origin, the cultivation (wild, organic, etc) and notes on each oil... >>Read More

Aromatherapy Recipes - This section includes recipes for using the various oils. Example of recipes are diaper wipes, linen sprays, dishwashing, room freshener, etc. >>Read More

How to Use Essential - This page gives ideas and suggestion on how to use essential oils. Such as spritzers, diffusers, carrier oils, massage, etc. >>Read More

Using Aromatherapy with Your Family Pet - More and more people are realizing the many benefits of using essential oils with their dogs. Essential Oils help strength and regulate the immune system, they assist with healing a variety of ailments and are helpful for emotional upsets. As with people, all animals are different, so what works for one pet may not be beneficial for another... >>Read More

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Room Freshener: Use lemon essential oil in a diffuser or spritzer to purify the air. Lemon blends well with lavender for a fresh, light air cleanser.

Mama Love Bath: Mix 7 drops of Neroli with 3 tablespoons of honey or 1 tablespoon carrier oil, add to warm bath, sit back, relax and pamper yourself – you deserve it!

The Pity Party Romp: Place 2-4 drops of Neroli in a diffuser or aroma lamp when you’re feeling a little sorry for yourself, a bit depressed or just out of sorts. Have a good cry if you need it and breathe the scent of Neroli deeply.

Cooling Bath: Put 2-3 drops of peppermint essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil, mix well and add to a lukewarm bath just before getting in. What a great way to cool down on those dog days of summer (unfortunately peppermint’s cooling action is also stimulating so this makes a terrible bedtime bath).

Achy bones massage: When the achy joints phase of an illness overcomes, put 2 drops of peppermint oil in 1 tablespoon of carrier oil and ask a loved one for a nice, easy massage.

Bloated Belly Rub: Put 2-3 drops of peppermint essential oil in 1 tablespoon of carrier oil and rub clockwise onto a belly plagued by indigestion.

Fever reducer: Fevers are a wonderful way for the body to rid itself of infection and though they can be difficult to experience or watch in loved ones, they are actually a wonderful sign that the body has a functioning immune system. When they reach incredibly high temperatures, though, fevers can result in febrile seizures – an experience that can frighten both child and parent. If a fever is becoming extreme it can be brought down a degree or two with the following method. Of course, do not hesitate to contact your health provider should you be concerned and/or other symptoms are present. Add 3-4 drops of eucalyptus essential oil to 2 cups of lukewarm to warm water and mix well. Dip a clean cotton or linen cloth (facecloth works great) into the solution, wring and apply to fevered leg. Repeat as necessary and comfortable.

Congestion unclogger: Place 3-4 drops of Eucalyptus oil in a diffuser to help relieve congestion and purify the air when a family member has come down with a stuffed up nose and clogged chest. Alternatively, 3-4 drops can be added to 1 tablespoon of carrier oil. This mixture can be added to a bath or rubbed on the chest of older children and adults.

Insect Repellent: Place 1-2 drops of Eucalyptus oil on the brim of a hat, pant hems and/or shirt cuffs to ward off insects. They can’t stand the strong smell of eucalyptus.

The Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby

The Woman's Comfort Book: A Self-Nurturing Guide for Restoring Balance in Your Life

Clean House Clean Planet

Yoga Mom, Buddha Baby: the Yoga Workout for New Moms

Loving Mama: Essays on Natural Parenting and Motherhood

Vital Man: Natural Health Care for Men at Midlife

Smart Medicine for Healthier Child

Home Hints and Tips

The Feng Shui Garden: Design Your Garden for Health, Wealth, and Happiness

Feng Shui in the Garden : Simple Solutions for Creating a Comforting, Life-Affirming Garden of the Sou

Living Simply with Children