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Hey wize mamas, Today’s post is for parents who seek practical and positive solutions for children dealing with the stresses of modern living. We already know about the profound benefits of a healthy diet, regular exercise, and sleep. But sometimes these are not enough. I met Dr. Jerry Schlesser and his wife Christine many [...] I met my friend Rosa Vela Sachs in 1988 while living in Dallas, Texas, where I spent my first year as a Montessori guide. Rosa taught Spanish in the elementary program and her youngest son, Zachary, was in my primary class. Sitting in Rosa’s cozy kitchen or on the front porch as her children [...] Hi Wize Mamas, My son recently had a case of (what looked like) the Swine Flu. I can’t be sure because it acted like any other flu: fever, aches, diahhrea, vomiting. He was miserable for a day and puny for 3 more days. I administered the tried-and-true “Wet Sock Treatment” (pioneer remedy for [...] Greetings of Autumn, You’ve probably heard some of the negative buzz about sugar… hasn’t every parent? Sugar is said to significantly suppress the immune system; cause hyperactivity, moodiness and anxiety; raise cholesterol and weaken eyesight; contribute to obesity and osteoporosis; raise blood pressure and cause blood sugar imbalances; lead to diabetes and other autoimmune [...] Hey Wize Mamas, Subscribing to the MamaWize Blog is easy using the RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed. Here is how it works: look at the top right section on any page on the blog, keeping your eye out for the little orange, square icon which looks like this: You’ll see the word SUBSCRIBE beside [...] Wize Mamas, I just viewed a video on TED which really captured my imagination and got me thinking - and I think you’ll see why (link below). Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D., challenges the way our public school systems educate our children and champions educational philosophies – such as Montessori and Waldorf – which cultivate [...] Wize Mamas, I just learned the term Body Burden, which refers to the level of toxicity in the body based upon the accumulated chemical burden of environmental toxins, plastics, and what blogger Kristie Connor refers to as “synthetic grossness.” While her description may be amusing, the magnitude of this very real problem is not. [...] Hey wize mamas, The rains are here for a day or two and the buzz is all about water… but not rain water. The concern about the dangerous toxins present in tap and bottled waters continues to get louder. You’ve probably read the stories… it’s been all over the news. Many parents worry about [...] This is a place for real conversations about parenting and life. This blog will feature articles and discussions on relevant topics such as common parenting questions and practices, educational philosophies, the pillars of health at every age, and strategies for managing the stress. [...] |
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