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Welcome to the Growing Up Herbal Journal where you'll find information on herbal education, recipes, tutorials, natural living tips and tricks, and behind the scenes glimpses of how I live life naturally.

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SPF is one of those things that you hear about all the time as summer draws closer, but is it something you understand? Do you know what SPF stands for or what that little rating on the sunscreen bottle actually means?  I’m a big believer in researching things and finding out answers to questions like […]

Do you know about the importance of vitamin d? It’s one of those vitamins we’ve all heard about it. We know it’s important. We know we get it from the sun. It’s one of those “essential vitamins” that are added back into foods because we’re not getting enough of it naturally, and we know that the […]

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For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been talking about little ones and bathing. I’ve addressed whether children need baths every day and what kind of soap is best for them. Well, today I want to talk about baths again except this time, I’m talking about skipping the suds all together and opting for water only. No […]

You’re standing in line at your local health food store to buy some lotion for your little ones skin. You’re seeing many different brands promising all sorts of great benefits, but you’re also seeing other products that promise to soften and hydrate your kiddos skin too. Things like creams and oils. You’re overwhelmed! Which do […]

Over the last few years, we’re learning that over-the-counter cough medicines aren’t safe for little children and the pharmaceutical companies are starting to change the recommended ages on those medications. So what are you to do when your kiddo starts coughing in the middle of the night? Below are 10 ingredients you should have on hand to […]

Last month, on Facebook, I asked anyone if they had any questions they’d like answered about herbs, and the lovely Piper wanted to know how to manage a sore throat naturally with her toddler. So today’s the day! It’s Q&A Wednesday, and I’ve got an A for your Q! What Causes Sore Throats First of […]

How To Help Your Child Manage A Sore Throat Naturally | Growing Up Herbal | Does your child have a sore throat? Here's how you can help them through it using natural methods.

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How To Help Your Child Manage A Sore Throat Naturally | Growing Up Herbal | Does your child have a sore throat? Here's how you can help them through it using natural methods.

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