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Understanding Infant Cries: A Caregiver’s Guide
Understanding why Infants Cry Infants cry to communicate a need. The sound, intensity and pitch of the cry vary depending on the need of the child. A cry related to a perceived existential thread, such as hunger or sudden pain, sounds different form a cry signaling fatigue. Caregivers can differentiate between the cries and respond…
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Understanding the Human Energy Body
Everything is energy. Humans are energy, our life experiences are energy. Words, thoughts, emotions, are energy. The human energy body consists of an energy field, personal and transpersonal chakras or energy centers, a central energy line and energy meridians. In a balanced energy body Life Force Energy flows unrestricted. In an unbalanced energy body blockages…
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DIY Nature Sanctuary: Tips for a Serene Space
When we can’t spend time outdoors due to extreme weather conditions, mobility challenges or illness, we can create a nature sanctuary indoors. The first step in creating an indoor nature sanctuary is finding a space free of distractions, preferably near a window. Place houseplants in your space. Houseplants offer depolluting properties that purity the air…
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Earthing – Walk Barefoot for Better Health
Many holistic health practices are readily available. Earthing is one of these practices. Spending time outdoors has a positive effect on our physical and nervous systems. These benefits can be multiplied by simply taking off our shoes. Barefoot walking outdoors allows the human body to absorb negatively charged electrons that are found on the earth’s…
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Welcome to Balanced & Joyful
After 20 years as an early childhood teacher, I realized I needed to find a way to relieve my work-related stress. This was necessary if I wanted to continue being my best as a teacher. In 2010 I explored holistic wellness practices as a way to find balance. My quest led me to yoga, meditation,…
