Forgot Password?

Child Health

There are many things that you as parents can do to promote the health of your family—it's not always about making trips to the doctor. Changing habits, learning about other holistic approaches and considering alternative and complementary medicines are also wonderful ways you can nurture your family's well-being. Here is Mothering's section on health issues and research.

Recent Articles
Whooping Cough
What are the symptoms of pertussis? Who's at risk? And is the vaccine right for your family? Find some answers in this article by Dr. Lauren Feder.
Yoga Together
Prenatal exercises and yoga are wonderful ways to spend time with your child. Children can do their own version of your exercises, and they’ll enjoy being a part of your self-care routine.
Chickenpox Party
Yes, it sounds cruel and unusual to subject one's child to a biological sneak attack. But we weren't going blindly into this affair like Tupperware-toting lemmings. We'd done our homework.
A Quiet Place: The Assault on Freedom of Conscience
I see circumcision and vaccination as two of many issues that fall under the broader umbrella of freedom of conscience.
The High Cost of Autism
Twelve years ago, tears stained my face as my husband and I were told that our eldest daughter, Rachel, then six-and-a-half years old, had autistic tendencies that would require further diagnostic investigation.
Event Horizon of Autism
A diagnosis of autism affects each of us deeply. My own reaction was not apparent, at least to me, for more than a year after the diagnosis.
Is Marijuana a Valuable Treatment for Autism?
It seems to me that if one is going to need to use drugs, one ought to consider a relatively safe drug such as marijuana.
Guard Against Gardasil
In September 2006, the State of Michigan approved two measures to require girls entering the sixth grade to be vaccinated with Gardasil, the new vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV).
More Articles...

RECIPE INDEX

High-Protein Porridge
This hot breakfast cereal is a good source of minerals and B vitamins, as well as protein.

Resources

Health Resources
Mothering Magazine's online resource center links its readers to reliable resources emphasizing natural parenting and family living.


Shop Mothering



Discussions

     DISCUSSIONS                 JOIN NOW or SIGN IN

nevermind posted by mamaphoenix, 05-10-2012 07:55:10 PM
What's wrong with the left side of my head?? posted by smeep, 05-10-2012 04:25:08 AM
Natural ways to cure abscess in 5 year old's molar? posted by zebaby, 05-10-2012 01:26:34 AM
small white patch on baby's anus posted by catinthehat, 05-09-2012 06:57:29 PM