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As parents, we are always looking for natural ways to promote good health and better sleep for our families.  Diffusing "oils" in our homes has become popular in recent years, and there are more and more "oil" brands on the market.  Bu…

Colds, flu, viruses and infection are an unavoidable fact of life with little ones.  Some children can get between 4-8 colds or viruses per year.  And for those in child care, it can be many more.   Sometimes it feels like as s…

Many parents are afraid to use a nightlight in their child's room for fear that it will keep their little one awake, or cause sleep disturbances. But there are some scientific reasons why a red night light can be introduced at any age, and why it can…

Spring time can see a flare up in eczema symptoms in children and adults. But eczema can be a year-round concern for many parents.   Eczema Awareness Week is run by the Eczema Association Australia. We acknowledge that parents mus…

Many years ago, before I had learned the benefits of using pure essential oils for daily wellbeing, I would often see a shelf of "cheap oils" in the local dollar store.  They were only $2 a bottle.  What a bargain, I thought!Why would anyon…