Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother The truth is, I’ve been struggling a lot lately. It’s not a topic that many of us special needs parents wish to discuss with anyone, especially at a party. It’s not a pretty subject and I’ve discovered that it makes many people feel uncomfortable. I am generally not very… Read More The Isolation I feel as Special Needs Parent
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother Let us talk about zero waste. What does this really mean? According to Wikpedia, zero waste can be defined as: “a set of principles focused on waste prevention that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused. The goal is for no trash to… Read More What Not to Buy When Going Zero Waste
Written by: The Green Crunchy Mother If you have landed on my blog, perhaps you are a crunchy person or curious about how to become one. People often ask me what does it mean to be crunchy? Is this actually a “thing”? Crunchy people can also be referred to as “hippie”, “granola”, and “green”. This… Read More What Does Crunchy Living Mean?
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother Did you know that during the last decades there has been a significant change towards mechanization and homogenization of farming, which uses pesticides, additives, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers and mass-production techniques? All this is clearly affecting mankind’s health, and new diseases are spreading rapidly. The World Health Organization produces reports… Read More 7 Reasons To Grow Your Own Organic Vegetable Garden
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother Did you know that stress is the curse of living in modern times? Almost everyone suffers from stress. The stress we suffer takes a heavy toll on our bodies, emotions and minds. Feeling stressed out, worn out by fatigue or just simply having a miserable day, the best thing… Read More Your Recommended Daily Allowance for Relaxation
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up… Read More 10 Ways To Sneak Some Extra Fruits And Vegetables In Your Family’s Diet
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother Did you know that non-toxic, healthy cleaning products tend to be too expensive? I have walked down the grocery isles many times only to observe that natural cleaning products are just too pricey. Perhaps you even decided not to dispose of all those chemical-laden cleaning products because the healthy… Read More How To Clean Your Healthy Home on a Budget
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother Disclaimer: This article is not to be used as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult with a doctor if you believe you are suffering from the following conditions. The Green Crunchy Mother shares her life experiences only and what is working with her own children. If you have… Read More Tips on Helping Your ADHD Child Succeed in School
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother Disclaimer: This article is not to be used as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult with a doctor if you believe you are suffering from the following conditions. The Green Crunchy Mother shares her life experiences only and what is working with her own children. Living with a… Read More How to Help Your Family Cope with ADHD
Written By: The Green Crunchy Mother Disclaimer: This article is not to be used as a replacement for medical advice. Always consult with a doctor if you believe you are suffering from the following conditions. The Green Crunchy Mother shares her life experiences only and what is working with her own children. Adults, not being… Read More Adult ADHD – Signs and Symptoms
