I don't like the Baby Bjorn. (I can just hear the cries of all the Bjorn-wearing mothers across the country: "WHAT? How dare you scorn my Bjorn!") Here's why: Hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is simply the abnormal formation of the hip joint. The hip joint is...
Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the body and is involved in much more than just bone formation. Calcium is required for our nerves to pass signals, for our blood to clot, our heart to pump, and our muscles to contract. Every...
She loves elk and potatoes. Applesauce and blueberries - not so much. She loves when we add hot sauce (1 or 2 drops) to her mashed chicken and squash. She loves sardines (pureed, of course). Sardines! She is so her father's daughter. Annika is still exploring...
Last week, on a beautiful walk along the river here in Missoula, I had a good talk with another Mom. We talked about life, kids, and Dr. Google. My new friend conveyed her thoughts on how helpful Google has been, and how she has found...
Last week I wrote about Mom blogs and how they make me anxious with their beautiful, picture-perfect families and super-Mom stories. Over this past week I heard from several other parents who have said they identify with my Mom-guilt. This week I am dealing with the...