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Aug 21, 2020
7 min

4 Ways Screen Time Affects Your Toddler or Preschooler's Sleep

Undoubtedly, you have heard that screen time too close to your child's bedtime is bad for sleep. But to what extent is this true? Is s

2 Ways to Naturally Treat the Flu (and 2 other natural options that don't work)

Katie Ramirez

Feb 5, 2020
8 min

2 Ways to Naturally Treat the Flu (and 2 other natural options that don't work)

I am a nurse – and in my experience, many people who work in the medical field dismiss alternative forms of preventing and treating illnesse

9 Things You Need to Know About Cow Milk Protein Allergies

Katie Ramirez

Apr 20, 2019
9 min

9 Things You Need to Know About Cow Milk Protein Allergies

There is no doubt that moms and dads who have babies with cow milk protein allergy (CMPA) are super educated on this topic. When you have a

10 Diaper Rash Treatment Ingredients That Either Help, Complement, or Don't Work

Katie Ramirez

Jan 28, 2019
4 min

10 Diaper Rash Treatment Ingredients That Either Help, Complement, or Don't Work

There are certainly products with ingredients that are worth the extra money, and those that, although they sound great, have not been shown

Katie Ramirez

Jan 28, 2019
4 min

4 Ways to Prevent and Treat Diaper Rash

If we understand what causes diaper rashes, we can learn how to prevent them. Too Much Moisture - The presence of urine can lead to over-hyd

Katie Ramirez

Nov 21, 2018
6 min

5 Things To Know About Teething

As you all know, I am a research junkie. I use research to help guide my own parenting decisions (for my 3 and 5 year old) and all of the r

6 Conditions Probiotics Can Prevent or Treat (as proven by science)

Katie Ramirez

Sep 20, 2018
6 min

6 Conditions Probiotics Can Prevent or Treat (as proven by science)

So many health fads, and just as many questions about their true effectiveness. I am all about natural health and wellness. However, I am

9 Things Your Child's Dentist Wants You to Know

Katie Ramirez and Bryan Zopp

Sep 21, 2017
7 min

9 Things Your Child's Dentist Wants You to Know

I have a major confession to make. I let my 2 year old brush her own teeth. Am I embarrassed by this? Yes. Do I know what to do about it

4 Creative Ways For Parents to Find Time To Exercise

Katie Ramirez

Aug 28, 2017
7 min

4 Creative Ways For Parents to Find Time To Exercise

Have you ever met a mom that didn't need a major boost of energy or a little stress reduction? What about a mama who desperately wants

25 Tips for Breastfeeding Mom Returning To Work

Katie Ramirez

Jul 13, 2017
8 min

25 Tips for Breastfeeding Mom Returning To Work

Congratulations! Whether breastfeeding has been one of the hardest things you have ever accomplished, or a mere breeze, you deserve major k

How To Relieve Your Baby's Gas/Constipation With Massage

Megan Greffen, CEIM

Jun 26, 2017
4 min

How To Relieve Your Baby's Gas/Constipation With Massage

The basic infant massage sequence for the stomach is six strokes/presses that are designed to relieve gas and constipation, provide relaxati

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