How Boat Life Boosts Child Development and Mental Health
In recent years, the benefits of nature exposure have gained increasing attention, particularly in relation to children’s mental health. From hiking in the woods to living on a boat surrounded by the ocean, being immersed in nature has been shown to improve cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. But just how powerful is the natural world […]
Is It More Than a Tantrum? Signs of Speech Delay and Behavior Challenges in Toddlers
If you feel like your child is melting down more often than not… if you find yourself saying “no” more than “yes”… or if you’ve started to wonder why they’re not talking like other children their age, you’re not alone. And you’re not a bad parent for asking, “Is this normal?” It’s one of the most common questions I hear from parents. Maybe your toddler seems nonverbal, doesn’t respond when you call their name, screams for no clear reason, or is rough with other children. Maybe you’ve been told they’ll “grow out of it,” but something still feels off. Maybe you just feel like you’re at your wit’s end and are searching for a different solution. Sometimes we assume the behavior is intentional. But often, these kinds of outbursts are a child’s way of communicating what they don’t yet have the words or tools to say. What […]
Are Toddlers Speaking Less?
A few years ago, I was a preschool teacher for 3-year-olds. They spoke clearly and in full sentences. You could understand them. Fast-forward to now, I’m volunteering with 3-year-olds again, and honestly? It’s different. Many aren’t speaking yet. Some mumble, others aren’t verbal at all. And the ones who are speaking? It’s not as clear. It made me wonder, what’s changed?
Why Our Kids Need to Touch the Earth Again
When’s the last time your child ran barefoot in the grass? Played in the dirt? Sat under a tree with no agenda? For most kids today, nature isn’t their default. Screens are. Structured play is. Indoor living is. But something’s missing, and I believe it’s costing us more than we realize. Our children were made […]
Safeguarding Your Child’s Future from Toxic Chemicals
As parents, our natural instinct is to protect our children. We focus on their nutrition, their education, and creating safe spaces for them to explore and grow. But there’s a silent threat lurking that we can’t always see or control: industrial chemicals. These substances, often hidden in everyday products, are quietly affecting our children’s brains, […]