Does your child struggle with focusing and listening at school? Or at home? There are several essential oils that may be helpful for supporting focus and concentration. And I’ve come up with a “Listening” DIY…
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“Bye-Bye Overwhelm” DIY Relaxing Essential Oil Blend for Kids | Roller Blend + Spray
The school season can bring overwhelm and anxiety to any of us, including our kids. Today I’m going to show you how to make an easy DIY “Bye-Bye Overwhelm” relaxing essential oil blend for kids that…
DIY Relaxing Pillow Spray for Kids with Autism/ADHD/ADD
Ever wonder why at the end of the day, when your kids should be beyond tired, they still can’t settle down or easily fall asleep? Moms with kids with Autism or ADHD / ADD can…
How a Gluten-Free / Casein-Free Diet Helped My Son with Autism
This is a guest post from Dave Borden of I’m Simply a Dad. Food is medicine. This phrase is used quite frequently across the internet, and there is a good reason. It’s because it really is…
Natural Solutions for Fire Ant Bites
Fire ant bites can be painful, itchy, and downright unpleasant. Luckily there are natural solutions for fire ant bites that can alleviate the discomfort quickly. I live in New Hampshire, far up in the north,…
Calming Homemade Bubble Bath with Essential Oils
Looking for a gentle way to help your kids relax before bedtime? This Calming Homemade Bubble Bath has simple natural ingredients, including 2 relaxing essential oils that can be helpful for soothing and calming children…
Homeopathy and Autism Part 2: Our Experience + How to Find a Homeopath
I was first introduced to homeopathy by an acquaintance. She told me how much it had helped her son who had ADHD and other behavior challenges and suggested it might help my son as well….
How Homeopathy May Help Your Child with Autism
If you were to choose one “natural” way to help your child who has autism, I recommend homeopathy. It’s one of the simplest, least stressful things you can do that requires minimal effort on your…
DIY Focus Essential Oil Blend
Kids can have a hard time focusing at school and that’s normal. Sometimes school is just long and can be boring. Or maybe it’s over their head. It’s also possible your child may have ADD,…
“Calm and Collected”: the DIY Essential Oil Blend for Kids with Autism
Children who have autism sometimes (often) get stressed over things that seem so simple to the outside world. When it’s your child, you may know what “triggers” them, but those outbursts or “rages” (as my…
How MTHFR Directly Affects Your Autistic Child
The MTHFR gene variant is a genetic mutation that many people have. Studies have shown that up to 50% of the population may be affected. The MTHFR mutation affects everything from the body’s ability to remove…
MTHFR Made Simple: What You Need to Know & What to Do About It
MTHFR is an essential enzyme we all have in our bodies. It’s also a gene, called Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. Try saying that one out loud! That’s why we call it MTHFR. But what exactly is MTHFR…
The Small Change that Can Make a Huge Difference for Kids with Autism
When you have a child with autism, you’ll do just about anything to help him or her. The problem is there are so many ideas swirling around, it’s hard to weed through it all! And…
3 Essential Changes That Could Transform Your Autistic Child’s Life
I dislike saying my “autistic son” because autism doesn’t define Nathan. In fact, he’s choosing to define what autism means in his life. But technically, yes he is an “autistic child.” If you’re new here, Nathan…
What is Leaky Gut Syndrome?
A few weeks ago, I learned I have many food sensitivities, which are a result of leaky gut syndrome. I’m sensitive to wheat, dairy, soy, corn, and eggs. (Yes, I cried!) Tests also showed that…