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Parenting According to Dosha

  By Donna DeForbes | August 4, 2015 - 5:00 am | , ,
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Tips for how to parent the dosha of your child | Eco-Mothering.com

The Indian science of Ayurveda is the art of living in harmony with nature. Everything in nature is formed from various proportions of these five elements: space, air, water, fire and earth. These elements are also present as biological energies within us, where they are called doshas: Pitta, Vata and Kapha. What is a Dosha? The three doshas, or mind-body types, reveal our personal energy patterns—sort of like the way Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® identifies our personalities (ISFJ, anyone?). While we each have a mix of all three doshas, usually one primary dosha dominates our personality and health from birth. According to Ayurvedic principles, we can achieve balance in our health and our lives by nurturing our particular dosha. Here is a brief summary of each dosha. Pitta (fire and water; summer/early fall): Hot, intense, sour energy. Pitta people tend to have a medium build, sensitive skin and strong appetites. They … Continue reading →

How to Enjoy a Low-Stress Holiday Season

  By Donna DeForbes | November 25, 2014 - 5:00 am |
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How to enjoy a low-stress holiday season | Eco-Mothering.com

According to an American Psychological Association poll, Americans love the holiday season, but eight out of ten admit to experiencing a great deal of stress around it. And the majority of those stressed-out people are women. That’s not a surprise. We tend to do most of the planning and preparation around events and celebrations. But all that juggling takes a toll on our physical and mental state of being. It’s time to take a step back from the holiday madness and make some changes. From gifts and parties to personal health and resolutions, women bloggers share some ideas on how you can reduce your stress this season. Simplify, Simplify, Simplify! 5 Ways to Simplify Christmas from Red and Honey How to Keep Gift Giving Simple from The Humbled Homemaker 6 Simple Tips to Saying “No” (Without Being an A-Hole) from Mix Wellness Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Attainable from Eco-Mothering … Continue reading →

Top 5 Pampering Ideas for Mom (That Don’t Involve a Lot of Stuff)

  By Donna DeForbes | April 26, 2013 - 6:00 am | ,
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Ideas for Pampering Mom | eco-Mothering.com

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you’ll likely be getting some appreciation and gifts from your loved ones. However, sometimes those flowers or jewelry aren’t what you really crave. Often the things moms need don’t even involve things. It’s time or space or pampering we yearn for. Here’s five ideas on how to treat yourself or your mom like the amazing person she is. Quiet Time Carve out a whole day where nothing is scheduled. Arrange ahead of time to have Dad, family, friends or a babysitter take the kids… for at least 6 hours —you deserve some serious alone time. Get out in nature: lie on the beach, stroll through the woods, go surfing. At home, you might read a book, soak in the tub, or stay in bed all day. Just be sure household chores are done earlier in the week so that you aren’t tempted to … Continue reading →