"Treasure the relationships closest to you—even if they come in a form that you weren’t expecting." Restructured Families Restructured families, whether remarriages or second familes, are becoming the norm. However, they tend to take shape with a lot of emotional baggage. You may have experienced this in your own life or in the life of one of your children. Many people have a tendency to pull back from these types of relationships and resist the change intensely. What would happen instead … [Read more...] about Blending Family Circles
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Amazing Pregnancy Brain
A woman’s body undergoes amazing changes during pregnancy. Hormone changes cause hips to widen, ligaments to relax, and a woman’s brain to change. Pregnancy is the start of a whole new brain for mom! The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) is the part of the mother’s brain that controls spatial memory and how a mother interprets feelings of fear and anxiety.1 The HPA is a vital part of the changes that shift a woman’s brain to that of a mother.1 These brain changes allow the mother to better … [Read more...] about Amazing Pregnancy Brain
Sandwich Parents – Caught in the Middle
A new generation of people has emerged that is vital to the way families function and thrive. They aren’t Generation X, Y, Z or Millennials. This is the Sandwich Generation. It is the moms and dads sandwiched between raising their own children and taking care of their parents at the same time. With extended life spans becoming the norm, and many elderly people are not adequately prepared for their extended lives, the burden of taking care of both older and younger generations is left to the … [Read more...] about Sandwich Parents – Caught in the Middle
Organic Chicken Broth
Chicken broth like any other bone broth is one of the healthiest foods you can consume. It is filled with so many necessary amino acids that are difficult to get from diet alone. Chicken broth is extremely versatile and is used by many chefs to enhance the flavor of their food. It is so simple to make and the benefits are well worth the time and effort. Always use organic chicken and vegetables. The Ingredients: 5 lbs chicken bones. I use wings, back and feet (when I can find them) … [Read more...] about Organic Chicken Broth
Multiple Circles and Generations of Relationships
Have you heard? "It doesn't matter where you go but rather the company you take while there." It's time to be proactive in building your circle of relationships in order to enjoy every destination. No matter what age, building relationships across generations helps you stay in touch with the radically changing world in which we live. Nobody Wants to Get to 100 Alone One of the greatest fears and challenges of aging is loneliness and being alone. When we are younger and surrounded by … [Read more...] about Multiple Circles and Generations of Relationships
The Best Ever Vegetable Stock
Good vegetable stock is hard to find. Don't believe me? Try and find one on the market. I've searched high and low. Most are filled with msg, high levels of sodium and are just down right yucky in flavor. So, I went on a mission to develop one of my own that is full of flavor and chocked full of nutrients. The real secret is in roasting your vegetables and including tomatoes and dried mushrooms. Give it a go and let me know what you think. It doesn't take long to make and in the end you … [Read more...] about The Best Ever Vegetable Stock
Rewrite Your Family History
Stop Blaming Your Genes Here is a very important message if you want to live an active, healthy, quality of life for 80, 90, 100 years and beyond: Stop blaming your genes. Too many people rationalize unhealthy choices with words like, “why bother, it’s in my genes.” You can’t get away with this anymore. The lifestyle choices that you make for yourself and your family can literally change the course of your history. A family history of heart disease or cancer used to mean that it was your … [Read more...] about Rewrite Your Family History
Four and Five Generations the New Norm
We are the first generation in history that will get to know our family tree four to five generations deep. This consists of newborn babies, parents in their twenties, grandparents in their fifties, great grandparents in their seventies and great, great grandparents in their late nineties and over 100 years old. This will become the norm as people like 107 year old Mike Newcomer connect with his genetic downline. If you are blessed to be able to interact with your family history in this way, … [Read more...] about Four and Five Generations the New Norm
Nursing, Nutrition and Nerve Supply
Nursing, nutrition and nerve supply are essential for healthy babies and children. Without these building blocks, your child’s health can be compromised and affect them for the rest of their life. With them, your infants and children will have the ability to grow and develop in a healthier way, adapt to their environment and express their full potential for a lifetime. Nursing: Nursing provides newborn babies and infants the nourishment they need to grow. Breast milk has the perfect … [Read more...] about Nursing, Nutrition and Nerve Supply
Healthy Food Prep Made Easy
Eating healthy foods is a top priority for many families. Healthy food prep makes healthy eating more cost effective, simple and possible. The 80/20 Principle Eighty-percent of the week we eat what we consider healthy foods for our bodies (grain-free, minimum sugar, high fat and lots of vegetables). The other 20% we allow ourselves to indulge in moderation. You know as well as I do how easy it is to run to a restaurant, or the grocery store freezer section and grab something quick after … [Read more...] about Healthy Food Prep Made Easy
