Second only to parental fears, the lack of easy access to nature is cited as the reason so many of our children miss out on its benefits. With physical, emotional and spiritual healing properties, nature should be high on our list for family experiences.

As nature becomes a decreasing portion of the lives of children, how are our children effected? What can we do to re-connect our children with the beneficial forces of nature?

There are many reasons that toddlers are picky eaters. From their physical size to their activity level to their struggle for independence, there are ways for parents to cope with a picky eater!

From they time they are able to move about themselves, our children are looking for ways to go farther and faster. Learning to walk is an exciting step for the child and parent. But what should we do to make the process more healthy?

Teething is frustrating for child and parent and we are always looking for new solutions - or old ones that work. Ideas both old and new have their pros and cons. Read on for thoughts on both.

We ask our teens to trust, have faith, and believe in themselves, but do we guide them in "how" this should be done? Sometimes we are not sure ourselves.