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truly enjoyed the parenting wisdom offered in August’s feature article, “Enlightened Parenting: Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids.” It led me to ponder my own parenting skills and, curious to hear my 11-year-old son’s perspective, I asked him what’s important for parents to know.

After thinking for a moment he said, “Parents should know that kids understand a lot more than you think, and we are capable of doing much more and being more independent then you let us be.” Wow. I admit to being a somewhat overprotective mom and struggle with finding the balance between allowing my son to experience the freedom and independence necessary for him to develop his creativity and coping skills while also ensuring he is protected from harm. This summer, I’ve made a conscious effort to be a more relaxed parent, and Yonatan is relishing the freedom of going exploring outside with his friends.

Not long ago, he and two neighbor boys discovered a wooded area with a stream close to home, where they’ve been busy building a fort. I’m delighted to see his enthusiasm to meet up with his friends and further their mutual adventure.

It’s fun to hear about how they resourcefully furnish the fort using only nature and repurposed items they find outside. Yonatan’s sense of accomplishment shines brightly as he proudly introduces other friends to his special place.

I’m intrigued that the more freedom I allow, the more he openly shares with me. Although grownups are banned from setting foot in this sacred boy space, Yonatan likes to show me pictures, describing the setting and relating every last detail of their activities. Because he knows that I tend to get anxious regarding his whereabouts, he checks in with me regularly without my needing to ask, purely out of his concern and respect for my feelings.

Parents today face challenges that are much different from those encountered when our parents raised us, and one of them is Internet safety. In Time magazine’s opinion-editorial “Let Kids Run Wild Online,” writer Danah Boyd, the author of It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens, suggests that parents allow teens online freedom and focus on helping them develop strategies for managing complex social situations, negotiating, assessing risks and asking for help. She makes the case that this approach is far more helpful than tracking, monitoring and blocking their online interactions.

While we instinctively yearn to protect our kids from every potential harm, being too protective can ultimately undermine the opportunities that will enable youth to learn how to successfully navigate their way in a complex world. Boyd suggests allowing them the freedom to wander the digital street, knowing that caring adults are behind them, rooting for and supporting them wherever they go.

As Yonatan prepares to breach the cusp of this digital world, I confess I’m not quite ready to cross that bridge.

For now, I’ll continue to cherish this simpler time, while my son is thoroughly enjoying his outdoor, summer freedom and hands-on adventures.

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r. Rebecca Eberle, of Wider Horizons Chiropractic, is offering a free backpack safety class for children, elementary school teachers and parents of elementary school children at 5:30 p.m., August 19. A Q&A will take place after the class.

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“It’s an opportunity to offer your child a proven method of alternative education that has produced the founders of Amazon, Google and Wikipedia,” says Priscilla Bovee, head of the school. “New World Montessori School is the only private Montessori school in the Milwaukee area that is fully accredited by the International Montessori Association.”

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o benefit the organization’s educational outreach programs, Wellspring Organic Farm and Education Center will hold its 10th annual Taste of Wellspring fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m., August 13, at Engine Company No. 3 restaurant—the latest endeavor of Chef Peter Sandroni, of La Merenda.

Chefs from the Milwaukee area will tap their creativity to serve up gourmet dishes featuring Wellspring’s organic produce. The event will also feature live music, a silent auction and a raffle. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about and support the unique educational programing offered by Wellspring, including Farm to School, school garden support and educational experiences on the farm, for a true farm-to-table experience.

Wellspring is a certified organic farm with a community supported agriculture program, as well as a nonprofit education and retreat center with a mission to inspire and teach people to grow, prepare and eat healthy food. Since 1982, its programs have included wellness, ecology and gardening, the arts and personal growth.

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The afternoon of food also includes a live band, children’s activities and art projects, a silent auction and a cash bar. All proceeds from the event benefit the educational youth efforts of NuGenesis.

NuGenesis was founded in 2010 by three-time cancer survivor Kathy Bero, with a mission to teach people how to grow, cook and understand the health benefits of specific foods.

Cost: $75 adults; $5 youth; $100 for a family pass for two parents or guardians and up to three children. Location: N68 W33208 CR K, Oconomowoc. For more information, call 1-800-969-3588, ext. 1 or visit NuGenesisFarm.org.

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urfrider Foundation Milwaukee, a coalition of surf-centric environmentalists, has organized 30 Days to Celebrate, a series of events aimed at heightening awareness and protecting Lake Michigan. The event kicked off July 24 with a photography exhibit and will continue with The Lakefront Brewery Surf Celebration, from 6 to 10 p.m., August 7, at Draft and Vessel, in Shorewood. The brewery night will feature craft beers from Lakefront Brewery, raffle items and a gathering of local surfers.

The celebration will culminate on August 22 with Surf @Water, at Atwater Beach, in Shorewood. The daylong event will begin at sunrise with a paddle session into Lake Michigan and end with a surf film festival on the beach at sunset. Also featured will be a beach blessing, a stand up paddleboard competition and a skateboard slide jam on the bluff.

“We’re all aware of Lake Michigan, but not everyone is aware of the adventure and beauty it offers,” says Eric Gietzen, chairman of Surfrider Milwaukee. “Our goal is to inspire you to fall in love with your lake. Once you love it, you’ll do what you can to protect it, not just for 30 days—but forever.”

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n May, 190 scientists from 39 nations appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to “exert strong leadership in fostering the development of more protective EMF guidelines…” The letter was developed by a committee that included professors from Columbia University, Trent University, the University of Washington and the University of California, Berkeley. It was then signed by a host of university professors and researchers from around the world.

The directive cited several key studies that have shown that radiation from electromagnetic fields—even low-frequency radiation—is a possible cause of cancer. The WHO adopted a classification for extremely low-frequency electromagnetic radiation in 2002 and in 2011 classified radiofrequency (RF) radiation within its Group 2B—a “possible human carcinogen.”

The letter points out that while WHO has accepted these classifications, there have been no guidelines or standards created by the agency or in conjunction with other agencies. It recommends a convening of the United Nations Environmental Programme and the funding of an independent committee to explore practical means of regulating the widespread and uncontrolled expansion of wireless technologies throughout our environment. The appeal also calls for the protection specifically of children and pregnant women and a strengthening of regulations placed on technology manufacturers.

Berkeley, California, set a precedent on May 12 by acknowledging the health risk posed by RF radiation and adopting the Right to Know Ordinance, requiring electronics retailers to warn customers about the potential health risks associated with it. It reads, “If you carry or use your phone in a pants or shirt pocket or tucked into a bra when the phone is on and connected to a wireless network, you may exceed the federal guidelines for exposure to RF radiation.” The ordinance requires that the notice be displayed in stores that sell mobile phones.

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esearch from the University of Washington has determined that chronic constipation in children may be relieved with abdominal massage. The research involved 25 parents and their children with learning needs and physical disabilities. The parents were trained by specialists in abdominal massage. Following the training, the parents massaged the abdomens of their children for 20 minutes per day.

The study found that abdominal massage relieved constipation in 87.5 percent of the children and reduced laxative use. In addition, the therapy resulted in better diets for 41 percent of the children and improved the parent-child relationship in many cases.

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he Feed the World Project has partnered with the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) to offer public testing for a chemical that is now ubiquitous in conventional food production: glyphosate. At $119, the test can check levels of this chemical in tap water, urine and soon, breast milk.

“For decades now, the public has been exposed, unknowingly and against their will, to glyphosate, despite mounting evidence that this key active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is harmful to human health and the environment,” says OCA International Director Ronnie Cummins.

“Monsanto has been given a free pass to expose the public to this dangerous chemical because individuals, until now, have been unable to go to their doctor’s office or local water-testing company to find out if the chemical has accumulated in their bodies or is present in their drinking water.”

The testing comes on the heels of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) announcement in March that glyphosate is a possible carcinogen and questions the validity of the industry claims from laboratory animal testing that the acceptable daily intake of glyphosate is .3 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The WHO report notes, “The socalled safe levels of glyphosate exposure have never been tested directly to determine if indeed they are really safe to consume over the long term. Instead, the ‘safe’ levels are extrapolated from higher doses tested in industry studies.”

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new study published in the journal Nutrition found that eating pistachio nuts may improve cholesterol parameters, increase glycemic (blood sugar) control, decrease artery stiffness and improve overall blood vessel health.

The study tested 60 adults with poor cholesterol lipid levels. They were randomly split into two groups—one (control) was given lifestyle modifications (LSM) while the other was given LSM and consumed 40 grams (about 1.5 ounces) of shelled pistachios per day for three months.

Compared to the control group, the pistachio group’s levels of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol) increased significantly, while their low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol) levels went down significantly. Along with lower fasting blood sugar, the pistachio group showed better artery health, established by measuring vasodilation (the flexibility of the arteries to expand and contract).

This, together with pulse-wave velocity testing, can indicate artery stiffness, which has been linked to hypertension and an increased risk of heart disease in general.

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review of research from the Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety finds that the quantity of food consumed by pregnant women for increasing a baby’s birth weight is less important than what types of foods she eats.

After systematically analyzing 11 relevant studies, the researchers found that higher birth weights—associated with better brain development during later years—are linked with the amount of fruits and vegetables a mother eats during pregnancy.

Using seven studies, researchers found that low vegetable consumption during pregnancy resulted in more than three times the risk of giving birth to a child with low gestational weight. Other studies found a correlation between higher fruit consumption by expectant mothers and a higher birth weight of babies. Much of the research showing these relationships occurred in developed countries where a conventional Western diet is prevalent.

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esearchers from the UK’s University of Hertfordshire conducted a study that measured the relative relationship satisfaction between couples and their sleeping proximity. More than 1,000 people were surveyed for the study.

The researchers found that 55 percent of couples that typically faced each other but did not touch while sleeping were satisfied with their relationship. Of those that slept back-to-back but didn’t touch, 74 percent were satisfied with their relationship and those that slept in the same direction, but didn’t touch, had a 76 percent satisfaction rate. Even better, 94 percent of those that touched while sleeping, regardless of their relative positions, reported being satisfied.

The closer the couples slept, the happier their relationships were reported to be.

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study from Free University, in Berlin, has determined that listening to sad music may actually lift our mood. The researchers conducted a survey of 772 people, 44 percent of which were musicians, asking each subject about their emotional responses after listening to sad music. While 76 percent felt nostalgic, more than 57 percent of the respondents indicated peacefulness, more than 51 percent felt tenderness, almost 39 percent had feelings of wonder and 37 percent experienced a sense of transcendence.

Fewer than half—45 percent—said they experienced sadness when listening to the morose melodies. The researchers pointed out that people often tend to listen to sad music as a source of consolation, and the music often provides a means for improving moods and emotions.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

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Carbon Dioxide Levels Go Through the Roof The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) notes that as of March, the global monthly average for carbon dioxide, the most prevalent heat-trapping gas, crossed a threshold of more than 400 parts per million (ppm), the highest in about 2 million years. “It’s both disturbing and daunting from the standpoint of how hard it is to slow this down,” says NOAA chief greenhouse gas scientist Pieter Tans.

“Carbon dioxide isn’t just higher, it’s increasing at a record pace, 100 times faster than natural rises in the past.”

In pre-human times, it took about 6,000 years for carbon dioxide to rise 80 ppm, versus 61 ppm in the last 35 years, Tans says. Global carbon dioxide is now 18 percent higher than it was in 1980, when NOAA first calculated a worldwide average.

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Not Just for Kids Any More Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, by Johanna Basford, are two of the most popular titles on sale at Amazon.com—and both are coloring books for adults.

Featuring detailed black-and-white drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies.

Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child. Beyond the nostalgic charm of coloring books, it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect.

“So many people have told me that they used to do secret coloring when their kids were in bed,” says Basford. “Now it is socially acceptable, it’s a category of its own.”

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Earthquakes Derail Dutch Gas Production Gas production by fracking in the Loppersum, Netherlands, area of the Groningen natural gas field, Europe’s largest, was suspended by a Dutch court after a home was damaged by earthquakes linked to the operation. Nette Kruzenga, co-founder of Groningen Centraal, one of two groups seeking an immediate halt in Groningen gas production, says, “It is clear the judge said that the situation around Loppersum is dangerous.”

The actions of Dutch officials are different than in the U.S., where many people acknowledge the same problem while others deny its existence.

States that tend to cite the danger are those that have experienced damaging earthquakes, including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ohio and Virginia. Deniers include big-fracking states such as California, Colorado and Texas.

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Total U.S. mass transit trips topped 2.7 billion in the third quarter of 2014, a 1.8 percent rise from the same period in 2013, according to the American Public Transportation Association.

This represents “a dramatic change in public opinion as more people are demanding public transportation services,” according to President and CEO Michael Melaniphy.

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Tamarack Waldorf School Teaches Using Head, Heart and Hands

by Sheila Julson

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ince 1996, Tamarack Waldorf School has offered children enriching educational experiences in Waldorf education principles, which incorporate music, dramatic play, storytelling, handwork, painting and sculpture into the academic experience. In 2002, the school relocated from its original location at 49th and Wells Street to a former Catholic school building in the vibrant Brady Street neighborhood.

Enrollment Director Sarah Stokes and teacher Nancy Price have been involved with Tamarack since the beginning as both parents of Waldorf students and staff. Stokes, originally from upstate New York, has a background in environmental education.

As a parent, she was drawn to the Waldorf model due to its nurturing environment, natural materials used in the classrooms and the amount of time students spend outdoors.

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“I had a belief that children were being rushed out of childhood,” observes Stokes.

“The Waldorf environment was preserving that magic.” Price was an actress with theater groups in Chicago when she met her husband, John, a writer and Waldorf teacher, and the couple moved to Milwaukee shortly after their fifth child was born. All of their children attended Waldorf schools in the Milwaukee area. “We’re an artistic family, and that artistic element drew us to Waldorf as parents,” Price says.

The Price children attended Waldorf School of Milwaukee, so when that school closed, Price, Stokes and other parents and teachers that valued the Waldorf learning style took action and formed Tamarack. Price was the founding administrator and Stokes joined the staff in 2000 as enrollment director.

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wattage overhead lighting. Learning supplies are made of natural materials and the students spend recess outside—regardless of the weather—at a neighborhood park. Tamarack is located within walking distance of the vast green spaces along the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan.

Play is the main focus of the Waldorf Kindergarten program, which emphasizes social development and imagination, rather than jumping into academics. Students stay with the same instructor from first through eighth grade, thus building lasting relationships between teachers, students and parents. Subjects such as science or history, called main lessons, are taught in two-hour blocks, with one topic being the primary object of a three- to fourweek period—an approach that better helps students retain what they learn.

There are no textbooks in Waldorf schools. Instead, the children create their own books of art and words to demonstrate what they have learned.

“The students’ books are essentially a portfolio of what they’ve learned,” Stokes explains. There is no grading, and testing is minimal.

Students also learn how to knit, crochet, sew and sculpt wood and metal. Handwork, an important aspect to Waldorf education, utilizes the brain, as well as the hands. “Sewing machines are used in eighth grade because students are studying the Industrial Revolution,” Stokes notes. “Knitting also ties in with math, because they have to count stitches. Handwork projects help strengthen what we call the will—the determination to get the project finished, stick with it and to correct mistakes.”

The school day also incorporates music, foreign languages, eurythmy

(expressive dance) and theater. All grades plan and perform plays, providing a creative outlet and the opportunity to enhance social skills such as cooperation and problem solving.

Price stresses how the Waldorf model builds respect among peers.

She created a “talking circle” in which students and teachers can gather to discuss their feelings in a group setting. “Our students learn academics and art, but what I really care about is how kids treat each other,” says Price.

“We want compassion and communication, especially to get through those awkward middle school years, when feelings of isolation and heady emotions can set in.”

Tamarack’s new high school, one of only 42 Waldorf high schools in North America, opened in September 2014 and Price will begin the 20152016 school year teaching there. It began with a ninth grade class and will gradually expand one grade level per year until they reach 12th grade.

Both Stokes and Price notice how more parents are seeking out alternative education models due to the increasing pressure of standardized testing in traditional schools. “Parents can network with other like-minded parents who have similar beliefs,” Stokes remarks. “Tamarack has a high level of parental involvement and an active parent association.”

Homework is not a main focus in Waldorf education, and the model respects kids’ spare time with family. Stokes notes that Tamarack is also unique in its diverse student population. They participate in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and the school provides its own in-house tuition assistance. Tamarack is accredited through the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.

Tamarack Waldorf Elementary School is located at 1150 E. Brady St., in Milwaukee, and Tamarack Waldorf High School is located at 2628 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., in Milwaukee. For more information, call 414-277-0009 or visit Tamarack Waldorf.org. See ad, page 19.

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Speaking with Strangers The Simple Pleasures of Connecting

by Violet Decker

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echnology tends to isolate us from others, but science points to the real value in reaching out. On average, we come into contact with more than 100 people a day, but often may not make any real connection with them.

On a typical college campus, it’s rare to see a student not plugged in while walking from class to class. Saying “Hi” to an acquaintance or complimenting someone in passing is nearly impossible. These little day-to-day interactions could provide a steady source of simple pleasures for all if we regularly made the most of such opportunities.

Part of the reason we intentionally isolate ourselves might be the false belief that we’ll be happier by doing so, according to a recent University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. When subway riders were asked how they thought they would feel if they spoke to a stranger, nearly all of them predicted that the ride would be “less pleasant” than if they kept to themselves.

After the ride, however, the results were unanimous: Those that spoke to another person reported having a more positive experience than those that sat in silence.

Parents teach children not to talk to strangers, but as adults, we miss a lot if we don’t. Even small talk can make a big difference in the quality of our day.

It’s easy to try it to see if we don’t end up with a smile on our face.

It’s ironic that young people spend hours each day on social networking sites, texting others and making plans with friends so they won’t sit alone at night, yet are getting worse at making such connections face-to-face. Even seated at the same table, conversational eye contact is becoming a lost art, another casualty of technology.

Talking with others correlates with better communication skills, too. A 20-year study from Stanford University concluded that its most successful MBA graduates were those that showed the highest interests and skills in talking with others.

So, instead of shying away from chatting with a fellow commuter or asking a cashier how her day is going, say “Hello.” It’s bound to make everyone’s day better.

Violet Decker is a freelance writer in New York City. Connect at VDecker95@ gmail.com.

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ENLIGHTENED PARENTING Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

by Meredith Montgomery

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seen firsthand, “If you have a connection with your kids, you can have a lot more influence on them.”

Noting that sometimes children feel like their parents love them, but don’t necessarily like them, Martin Establishing Values emphasizes finding ways Shelly Lefkoe, co-author My dad always of Chicken Soup for the to identify with their intold me it was my terests. “I love cars, and Soul: Guide to Effective Parenting, believes that school, my choice, my dad used to invite children learn what we me on test drives when my grades, my life. I was a kid. Both of my model as important values. She tells her daughIt made me want to parents took time to ters they should treat her connect with me, which take responsibility. had a huge impact on with dignity and respect both because she’s their our relationship.” ~Casey Martin mother and, “That’s how Christine Carter, you treat people and that’s how I treat Ph.D., a sociologist with the University them.” Honesty is also a high priority in of California Greater Good Science their household.

Center, recognizes the importance of

Minneapolis college student Casey talking explicitly about values. When Martin often joins his father, Kirk, in we see kids doing something we value, presenting Calm Parenting workshops ask them how it made them feel, she for parents, teachers and students advises. “Teens don’t necessarily know around the country. In growing up, he’s that their parents value character over ueled by unconditional love, parenting with presence embraces all potential connections between parents and their children.

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grades,” Carter says, “particularly if parents tend to monitor grades more than aspects of a child’s character. What do you talk about more—their achievements or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”

Hummingbird Parenting

Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says.

“Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.”

“We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.”

Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it. Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.”

Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert self-control. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous generations did. In Last Child in the Woods, author Richard Louv cautions against being limited by modern factors such as restrictive subdivision covenants and media-induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but there are huge psychological, physical and spiritual risks in

raising future generations If you can’t explain “Children need under protective house affection, attention, something to a arrest,” he says. acknowledgment Louv prefers what’s and unconditional love, 5-year-old, you called a hummingbird not discipline. When don’t really approach: “Hummingyou punish kids, they bird parents don’t hover feel absolved: ‘I did understand it; over their kids with something bad, I got they make you nature flash cards; they punished, now we’re stand back and make even,’” says Lefkoe. think about space for exploration When they get caught what you know. and problem solving doing something they through independent shouldn’t be doing, she ~Armin Brott play, while remaining recommends (with chilnearby, ready to zoom in dren as young as 5) askat a moment’s notice if safety becomes ing them, “What are the consequences an issue.” of your actions? Do you want to live Armin Brott, host of San Francisco’s with them? Your goal with this converPositive Parenting radio program, resation should be that your child walks minds parents to increase opportunities away feeling like they made a mistake, for independence as youngsters grow. but it was a great learning opportunity.”

“Test a child’s ability to handle more As kids mature and are faced with freedom by providing the opportunity potentially dangerous scenarios, “You to prove that they can. If they succeed, don’t want them worrying about what it’s a confidence builder. If not, it allows their friends will think; you want them them to see for themselves that they’re thinking about the consequences,” not ready yet.” says Lefkoe.

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Disciplined Communication Navigating the Teen Years The first eight years of a child’s life are the most formative, effecting personal beliefs that will shape the adult that they’ll become, including impediments to fruitful self-expression. A healthy conversational relationship can foster connection and security while respectfully teaching children right from wrong.

Lefkoe suggests managing parental expectations while considering what serves the child best in the moment.

When a child tries to tell Mom something when she’s distracted, the child may conclude that what they say is unimportant. Instead, the mother can acknowledge the importance of what the child has to say and how she looks forward to listening once she’s freed up before eventually giving the child her full attention.

Parents can serve as a safe haven for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to speak the truth without being corrected or shamed. If they tell you they’d like to do something you don’t approve of, resist the urge to react with immediate advice and talk to them about their decision-making process. Be present enough for them to let them hear themselves think out loud.”

The intense journey of adolescence is about discovering oneself and how to reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to constantly remind myself that this is their journey, not mine, and that it’s going to sometimes be dark and difficult.”

“The more power you give kids, the less they feel the need to test the universe,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control young children, rebellious teenagers are harder to handle when they feel they have something to prove to an overbearing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking opportunities that don’t involve drugs and alcohol is beneficial in the teen years.

“You want them to know how to handle freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says.

“When I got my driver’s license, I always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.”

Brott observes that as the parenting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important to learn to let go and admire the young adults they’re becoming.”

Childhood is a short season. ~Helen Hayes

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Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may tell you to back off, but stay present and engaged—like wallpaper. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.”

With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise.

“It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting point in talking about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfortably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future.

Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.”

Consider throwing a puberty party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the subject matter—a nurse, physician or teacher— to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically

withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”

Kids as Teachers

“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott.

Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined.

Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion—to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liberate us from old paradigms.”

It all allows us to lead more expansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the healing and transformation that is being offered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless.

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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n less than a generation, childhood obesity has risen substantially, most notably in the United States, according to the article “Child and Adolescent Obesity: Part of a Bigger Picture,” in a recent issue of The Lancet. The authors attest that modern culture’s promotion of junk food encourages weight gain and can exacerbate risk factors for chronic disease in our kids.

When concerned parents have a picky child bent on eating only French fries, they could enroll them in healthy cooking classes that offer tastings and related hands-on experiences for youths from preschoolers through teens. Here, children are encouraged to try more foods, eat healthier and learn about meal preparation, plus sharpen some math, geography and social skills.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leah Smith, the mother of two elementary school children, founded Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas, in 2011. She offers classes for chefs (ages 3 to 6), junior chefs (5 to 11) and senior chefs (11 to 14). Kids learn how to make dishes such as yogurt parfait popsicles with healthy grains clusters or roasted

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tomato soup with homemade croutons.

“I’m a firm believer that teaching kids about which foods are good for us, and why, will positively influence their lifelong eating habits,” says Smith. “Start right, stay right.”

Elena Marre, also the mother of two elementary school children, faced the challenge of a picky eater in her family. In 2007, she started The Kids’ Table, in Chicago, and solved her own problem along the way. Says Marre, “It’s amazing how often I hear a child complain about not liking red peppers, dark leafy greens or onions at the beginning of a class. It’s so rewarding when that same child is devouring a dish made with those three ingredients at the end.”

Healthy kids cooking classes provide a fresh way to combat poverty, according to the Children’s Aid Society, in New York City. The group started Go!Chefs in 2006 at community schools and centers throughout the city and knows how to make it fun with Iron Chef-style competitions.

“When offered a choice between an apple and a candy on two consecutive occasions and with most having chosen

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the candy the first time, 57 percent of students in the Go!Kids health and fitness program chose the apple the second time, compared to 33 percent in the control group,” says Stefania Patinella, director of the society’s food and nutrition programs.

In Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, “We do a lot of outreach with Head Start, community schools and organizations like scout troops,” says Chef Ani Loizzo, Whole Foods Market’s culinary instructor at the Whole Kids Club Kitchen Camp, in Lake Calhoun. “We have many kids that know about organic and biodynamic farming and we talk about that in class.

We might focus on a healthy ingredient like tomatoes in a one-hour class or explore the culture of Greece or Mexico through food in a longer session.”

Loizzo loves the natural curiosity that kids bring to cooking classes.

“Sparking an interest in exploring ingredients and flavors can also lead to learning how to grow a garden and interest in the environment,” she says.

For children in areas where such cooking classes aren’t yet offered, there are still fun ways to involve them in healthy meal preparation. Maggie LaBarbera of San Mateo, California, started her Web-based company NourishInteractive.com in 2005 after witnessing the harmful effects of teenage obesity when she was an intensive care nurse. It offers educational articles for parents and free downloadable activities that engage children with healthy foods.

“Every positive change, no matter how small, is a step to creating a healthier child,” says LaBarbera. “Together, we can give children the knowledge, facts and skills to develop healthy habits for a lifetime.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Starter Recipes for Kids

Yogurt Parfait Ice Pops with Healthy Grains Clusters Yields: 4 servings

4 ice pop molds 1 cup granola (use non-GMO, gluten-free Kind bars) in small pieces 1 cup organic fresh fruit such as raspberries, kiwi, mango and strawberries cut into small pieces 2 (6-oz) cartons organic dairy or non-dairy yogurt

Put dates into a medium bowl, cover with lukewarm purified water and set aside to soak for 10 minutes. Drain dates and reserve soaking liquid. In a food processor, purée dates with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the soaking liquid, honey, oil, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth. (Discard the remaining liquid.) Add bananas and purée again until almost smooth.

Transfer to a stainless steel bowl and stir in peanuts and cacao nibs. Cover and freeze, stirring occasionally, until almost solid—4 to 6 hours. Let ice cream soften a bit at room temperature before serving.

Adapted from a recipe by Leah Smith for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas

Raw Banana Ice Cream Yields: about 1 quart

20 pitted dates, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp raw honey 2 Tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 /8 tsp ground cinnamon 4 cups sliced very ripe organic bananas ½ cup raw peanuts, coarsely chopped, optional 2 Tbsp cacao nibs

Cheesy Lasagna Rolls Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market, Lake Calhoun, Minnesota

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Layer ingredients in each ice pop mold like a parfait. Put a sprinkle of granola in first, and then layer yogurt and fresh cut fruit. Add another spoonful of granola to top it all off and freeze the pops for at least 4 to 6 hours.

Nut Butter Granola Bars Yields: 8 bars

2¼ cups rolled oats ¼ cup shredded coconut (without added sugar) ½ cup applesauce 1 /3 cup nut butter (almond or peanut) ¼ tsp baking soda ½ cup raw honey or maple syrup 1 Tbsp milk or almond milk 3 Tbsp chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 350° F. Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl. Mix wet ingredients into a separate bowl; it may help to heat the nut butter a little first.

Combine the wet and dry contents.

Adapted from a recipe by Kensey Goebel for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas

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Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment paper. Bake for about 25 minutes.

Let them cool completely before cutting. Store in a plastic container separated by parchment paper. They should keep for about two weeks and may be refrigerated.

Sea salt ½ lb (8 to 10) uncooked lasagna noodles Organic olive or coconut oil 1 cup ricotta cheese 1½ cups prepared marinara sauce 1½ cups packed baby spinach ½ cup shredded mozzarella Preheat oven to 400° F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and gently transfer to a clean surface.

Oil the inside of a small roasting pan or casserole dish and set it aside. Working with one noodle at a time, spread with about 2 tablespoons each of the ricotta and marinara, then top with spinach.

Starting at one end, roll up the noodle snugly, and then arrange it in the pan either seam-side down or with the rolls close enough to hold each other closed.

Pour the remaining marinara over assembled rolls, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market

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ost of us are familiar with the placebo effect, when actual healing occurs after the only prescription a patient ingests is a sugar pill that the individual believes is medicine.

Researcher and Chiropractor Joe Dispenza, of Olympia, Washington, knows the value of the placebo effect from personal experience. When his spine shattered during a 1986 triathlon race as his bicycle was hit by an SUV, he had a good mental picture of what had happened.

Consulting doctors proclaimed a bleak prognosis and offered a risky surgical procedure as his only chance of walking again.

He left the hospital against the advice of his physicians and spent the next three months mentally—and physically—reconstructing his spine. His story is one of hope for healing for others, detailed in his latest book, You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter.

How did your pivotal healing take place?

For two hours twice a day, I went within and began creating a picture of my intended result: a totally healed spine.

Nine-and-a-half weeks after the accident, I got up and walked back into my life fully recovered—without having had a body cast or surgeries. I resumed my chiropractic practice 10 weeks out and was training and lifting weights again while continuing my rehabilitation regimen at 12 weeks. Now, in the nearly 30 years since the accident, I can honestly say that

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I rarely experience any back pain.

How does your approach differ from mind over matter?

It’s the same. So many people have been conditioned into believing that mind and body are separate things. There is never a time when the mind isn’t influencing the body and vice versa. The combination is what I call a state of being.

How does the placebo effect work?

Think about the idea of giving somebody a sugar pill, saline solution or a false surgery. A certain percentage of those people will accept, believe and surrender—without analysis—to the “thought” that they are receiving the real substance or treatment. As a result, they’ll program their autonomic nervous systems to manufacture the exact same pharmacy of drugs to match the real substance or treatment. They can make their own antidepressants and painkilling medicines.

Healing is not something that takes place outside of you.

Can you cite examples of disease in which self-healing has been scientifically validated?

There is amazing power in the human mind. Some people’s thoughts heal them; some have made them sick and sometimes even hastened their death.

In the first chapter of You Are the Placebo, I tell a story about one man who died after being told he had cancer, even though an autopsy revealed

he’d been misdiagnosed. A woman plagued by depression for decades improved dramatically and permanently during an antidepressant drug trial, despite the fact that she was in the placebo group. A handful of veterans that participated in a Baylor University study, formerly hobbled by osteoarthritis, were miraculously cured by fake knee surgeries. Plus, scientists have seen sham coronary bypass surgeries that resulted in healing for 83 percent of participants (New England Journal of Medicine). A study of Parkinson’s disease from the University of British Columbia measured better motor coordination for half of the patients after a placebo injection. They were all healed by thought alone. The list goes on.

I’ve personally witnessed many people heal themselves using the same principles of the placebo response, once they understood how, from cancers, multiple sclerosis, lupus, thyroid conditions and irritable bowel syndrome.

How can an ordinary person make that quantum leap and find healing?

Many of us are now recognizing that rather than live in the past, we can create our own future. It requires changing some longstanding conditioned beliefs and the willingness to step into an unfamiliar, uncomfortable, unpredictable state that is consistent with living in the unknown. This happens to be the perfect place from which to create change.

I recommend a meditation that creates physiological changes in the brain and at the cellular level, from 45 to 60 minutes a day. Changing Beliefs and Perceptions meditations are available on my website or individuals can record themselves reading the texts printed in the back of my book.

As we exchange self-limiting beliefs we begin to embody new possibilities.

Joe Dispenza is chairman of Life University Research Council and a faculty member for the International Quantum University for Integrative Medicine, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Visit DrJoeDispenza.com.

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Nature is unpredictable, and there are inherent risks associated with swimming in open water, so I always swim with a buddy for companionship and basic safeguarding. ~Kate Radville

Swimming in Nature Splashing Safely in Lakes and Oceans

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ostonian avid open-water swimmer Kate Radville is delighted that water constitutes 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. “The controlled environment of a swimming pool is convenient,” she says, “but splashing around outside in the beautiful summer sunshine is undeniably liberating.”

Enthusiasts are both attracted by the rugged beauty of wild water and humbled by its power, but without proper skill or knowledge, swimming in natural settings can be risky. “Millions of dollars are annually spent on advertising, tourism and beach restoration projects to bring people to water,” says Dave Benjamin, executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, “yet, the American Red Cross finds that 54 percent of Americans lack basic water emergency lifesaving skills.” Maximize enjoyment and safety in the open water by heeding basic guidelines.

Be Weather Wise. Check the forecast before heading out and be conscious of any sudden climate changes.

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Leave the water or the area in the event of thunder or lightning. Tall buildings or mountains may block the view of the sky, and storms can pop up quickly, so Benjamin recommends using a batterypowered portable radio or smartphone app for weather updates. Wind and atmospheric pressure shifts can stir up waves for hours, so hesitate before returning to the water after a storm.

Glean Information. “I can’t think of a time I’ve jumped into water I knew nothing about,” says Radville.

“Some research prior to swimming is definitely advisable.”

Renowned coach Steven Munatones, founder of the World Open Water Swimming Association, suggests walking along the beach to look for caution signs, surf conditions boards, flags, buoys, rope lines and available rescue equipment, plus emergency callboxes that pinpoint one’s location if cell phone service is weak. Even seemingly pristine waters can be contaminated by harmful bacteria, algal blooms or runoff pollut-

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ants after rain. “Chat with local beachgoers, swimmers, boaters or fishermen about current swimming conditions in designated areas,” counsels Munatones, and check social media sites like Facebook and area online swimming forums.

Steer Clear. Be mindful of hidden underwater hazards, ranging from sharp objects to submerged construction, which can create turbulent water and strong undercurrents. Swim in lifeguardprotected areas away from windsurfers, jet skiers and boaters that may not hear or see swimmers, adds Munatones.

Respect Marine Life. Munatones advises giving marine life, however beautiful, a wide berth. “I’ve swum around the world with all sorts of intriguing sea life,” he says, “and these are wild animals, not the friendly ones you see in marine parks.” Stop swimming and watch the animal until it’s moved on.

Be Water Wise. Water temperature, depth and movement, which fluctuate with rain, tides and wind, can also make conditions unpredictable, so research a destination beforehand. Pockets of cold water within an otherwise tepid mountain lake could induce a gasp response or hyperventilation, says Munatones, and prolonged immersion increases risk of muscle impairment and hypothermia.

Likewise, an unexpected drop in the water floor may provoke panic.

“Physically, someone capable of swimming in three feet of water can also swim in 300 feet,” says Munatones. “But mentally, deep water can feel spooky.”

Rip currents are powerful streams that flow along the surface away from the shoreline. They may be easily spotted from the beach, but often go un-

noticed by swimmers. “A potentially fatal mistake is allowing a ‘fight-or-flight’ response to kick in and trying to swim against the current, because rips are treadmills that will exhaust your energy,” cautions Benjamin. Instead, flip, float and follow the safest path out of the water, a technique that conserves energy and alleviates stress and panic, he says.

Watch for Waves. Swim facing oncoming waves and dive under the powerful white foam, coaches Munatones.

“Feel the swell wash over you before coming up to the surface.” If knocked off balance by a wave, relax, hold your breath and wait for the tumbling to cease.

Swim toward the light if disoriented under the water, and make sure your head is above any froth before inhaling.

“Your lungs are your personal flotation device that keep the body buoyant,” says Benjamin. “Lay back and focus on your breathing.”

While Coast Guard-approved flotation devices should be worn by children at all times, they are not substitutes for supervision, says Rob Rogerson, a lifeguard and ocean rescue training officer in Palm Beach County, Florida. “Parents must watch swimming and non-swimming children vigilantly.”

“The power of the open water is immense,” says Munatones. “Be respectful, always.”

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Manufacturers are not required to list several harmful ingredients, even with “non-toxic” supplies. tobacco, and EcoPaper.com researchers anticipate similar future use of pineapples, oranges and palm hearts.

Labels can be misleading. White paper has been bleached. Processed chlorine-free (PCF) means no bleaching occurred during this incarnation of the paper. Totally chlorine-free (TCF) papers are as advertised. Paper is called recycled if it’s 100 percent postconsumer-recovered fiber—anything less is recycled content.

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reative energy is contagious,” says Kim Harris, co-owner of Yucandu, a hands-on craft studio in Webster Groves, Missouri. As one client crafter commented, “Art is cheaper than therapy and a lot more fun.” It doubles the pleasure when we trust the nature of our supplies.

Arts and crafts stir the imagination, spur creativity and are relaxing. Yet, for some, allergies, chemical sensitivities and eco-consciousness can make choosing materials a challenge. Manufacturers are not required to list heavy metals, toxic preservatives or petroleum-based ingredients, even when they’re labeled “non-toxic”.

User- and environment-friendly alternatives may be difficult to locate, but are worth the effort. After working with paint, glue, chalk and modeling dough, children may lick their fingers and be reluctant to wash hands thoroughly. Retirees with newfound time for hobbies may also have weakened immune systems at risk to chemical exposure. Everyone benefits from minimizing exposure to toxins.

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For greeting cards, scrapbooking or mixed media, paper provides background, texture, pattern and color.

Tree-free paper uses agricultural residue or fibers from bananas, coffee and

For most projects, purchased glues are more convenient, longer lasting and easier to use than homemade. White glue and white paste, called “library paste”, are best with porous items like wood, paper, plastic and cloth. It takes longer to dry and needs to be held in place, but there are no fumes.

“Jewelry is wearable art, so for mine, I primarily use water-based, nontoxic glues and sealers that simply wash off my hands,” advises Nancy Kanter, owner and designer of Sparkling Vine Design, in Thousand Oaks, California.

Examples include Elmer’s Washable and Mod Podge.

Airplane glue, rubber cement, spray adhesive and epoxy all emit toxic fumes.

Instant glue (cyanoacrylate) likewise bonds fast to fingers; toxic, foul-smelling acetate (used in nail polish remover) is needed to remedy the situation.

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Water-based tempera paint is easy to use; Chroma brand tempera removes some of the hazardous ingredients. “I use water-based, non-toxic acrylic paints and wine to paint recycled wine corks for my designs,” says Kanter. “This avoids harsh fumes and chemicals.”

Note that acrylic paint can contain ammonia or formaldehyde. Oil paint produces fumes and requires turpentine, a petroleum-based product, to clean brushes. Aerosol spray paint is easily inhaled unless protective equipment is used.

Markers and Crayons

“Give kids great supplies and they’ll make great art,” maintains Harris. “They’ll also be respectful of how much they use.”

Go for unscented, water-based markers, especially for younger children that are as apt to draw on themselves as on paper. Soy crayons are made from sustainable soybean oil, while retaining bright colors. Dustless chalk is preferred by some. Colored eco-pencils are another option.

Beware of conventional dry erase markers, which contain the neurotoxin xylene; permanent markers emit fumes. Wax crayons are made with paraffin, a petroleum-based product.

If paint, glue, chalk or markers have a strong odor or the label says, “Use in a well-ventilated area,” it’s toxic.

Yarn and Other Fibers

For knit or crochet projects, choose recycled silk and cotton or bamboo, soy silk from tofu byproducts, or natural, sustainable corn silk. Sheep’s wool, organic cotton or alpaca fibers, raw or hand-dyed with natural colors, are environmentally friendly.

Rayon is recycled wood pulp treated with caustic soda, ammonia, acetone and sulfuric acid. Nylon, made from petroleum products, may have a harmful finish.

More Materials

Canvas is typically stretched on birch framing, a sustainable wood. Look for unbleached, organic cotton canvas without primer. Runoff from an organic cotton field doesn’t pollute waterways.

Experiment with homemade modeling clay. Many tutorials and photos are available online. Commercial modeling clay contains wheat flour, which can cause a reaction for the gluten-sensitive.

For papier-mâché projects, recycle newsprint and use white glue, thinned with water. Premade, packaged versions may contain asbestos fibers. Eco-beads with safe finishes vary from nuts and seeds to glass and stone. For grownups that like to create their own beads, realize that polymer clays contain vinyl/PVC. In making artistic expression safe, being conscious of the materials used is paramount.

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prone to certain health risks. Tongue and cheek piercings can accelerate tooth decay, according to Hall, and the risk of infection can be high, especially if it impacts cartilage. “Some skin rejects piercings, and you can end up with permanent scars,” he adds.

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ew things in life are more permanent than a tattoo. Yet those most likely to change their life course—in careers, relationships or fashion styles—are also most inclined to get inked. Nearly 40 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 25 have at least one tattoo, according to a Pew Research Center poll.

“If you change your hairstyle or look often, you probably aren’t a good candidate for a tattoo, because of the limited flexibility to change that decision,” says Dr. Gregory Hall, a primary care physician in Cleveland, Ohio. Hall created the website ShouldITattoo.com to help inform others after seeing so many patients that regretted the tattoos of their youth.

Hall has also authored Teens, Tattoos, & Piercings to try to reach school-aged kids before they even consider body art.

Career Concerns

The Millennial generation, which is getting inked in record numbers, is also the leading demographic for ink removal. More than half the tattoos removed by medical professionals in 2013 were for people between 19 and 34 years old. Removal often costs many times more than being tattooed, sometimes requiring a dozen or more sessions over several months.

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Beyond the likelihood of changing one’s mind about a tattoo, Hall cites employment, discrimination and health concerns in urging teens to decline getting inked or pierced. Employers have the legal right to reject a job candidate because of a tattoo—a challenging fact of life for young people to reconcile when they’re still undecided on a career path.

Different branches of the military have their own restrictions on body art, which can include the tattoo’s size, placement and subject, while some companies ban tattoos and piercings altogether.

The commitment of a tattoo never interested Lauren Waaland-Kreutzer, 25, of Richmond, Virginia. “I don’t know how I’m going to age and who I’ll be in five years,” she says. Two days after turning 18, however, she got her nose pierced, a decision she hasn’t regretted, even though it’s affected her employment. “While I was working my way through college, I gave up slightly better paying jobs in order to keep my piercing,” she says.

Her current employer, a local nonprofit in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is piercing-friendly, but she has friends that have to cover their tattoos and piercings at work; a former classmateturned-lawyer even had to remove a small star tattoo from her wrist.

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The good news is there are more natural, less permanent alternatives for young adults to adorn and express themselves, including custom-made temporary tattoos, plus magnetic and clip-on jewelry that are indistinguishable from a permanent piercing. Temporary tattoos work to try out the look before possibly committing.

Henna tattoos, an import from India, are another popular alternative, although Hall has seen many patients develop allergic reactions to this plant-based ink, so it’s always best to test on a small spot first.

Permanent organic inks fade more over time, a downside for someone that keeps a tattoo for life, but “come off beautifully” in a removal process compared to the standard heavy metal inks, reports Hall. Also, “We just don’t know yet what impact the heavy metals may have on people’s immune systems down the road,” he says. “Organic inks are much safer.”

Helpful Facts

State laws vary regarding age criteria, some allowing tattoos at any age with parental consent. Hall’s tattoo website has a downloadable contract to encourage kids to talk with their parents before making a decision, regardless of the need for consent.

Name tattoos, even those of loved ones, are among the tattoos most likely to be removed later in life. Hall saw this with a young man that had the names of the grandparents that raised him tattooed on his hands. He said, “I still love them, but I’m tired of looking at them and I have got to get them off me.”

A Harris Interactive poll revealed that a third of company managers would think twice about promoting someone with tattoos or piercings—a more critical factor than how tidy their workspace is kept or the appropriateness of their attire.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Animal Communication – 12-4pm. Ever wonder what your animal friend is thinking? Bring your animal friend or a picture and find out thoughts, feelings, behavioral issues or what they like. $55/20-minute session. Bark n Scratch Outpost, 5835 W Blue Mound Rd, Milwaukee. Register: 414-444-4110. BarkNScratchOutpost.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 Kundalini Yoga Classes – Aug 4, 18. 8:30-9:30am.

Dynamic body-mind exercises combining breath, postures, and sound to support the healthy body, mind, flow of energy, spirit and the nerve, glandular and endocrine systems, helping you live in alignment. Bring a towel or yoga mat and water; wear comfortable clothes. $10. Blossom into Wholeness, 162 Sussex St, Pewaukee. Jamie: 262-389-5835.

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Circle of the Goddess – 7pm. Learn how, or share how, to raise your vibration in circle. Through this process we will raise the vibration of the planet.

All are welcome. Free will donation. Bradford Beach (concession stand side of the building), Lake Drive, Milwaukee. 414-326-5932. Volarion PsychicSchool.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Twelve World Teachers Study Group: Pythagoras – 7pm. Although not listed as a world teacher, Pythagoras is called the link between Orpheus and Plato. Bob Bendykowski reviews the life and contributions of this genius. Donation. Theosophical Society, 1718 E Geneva Pl, Milwaukee. More info: 414-745-9297.

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Creating a Life Worth Living – 3-5pm. An afternoon with Anne Wondra. Career, creativity, goals and dreams – creating a living and a life; world messages and internal ones. Outrageous openness and What I know for Sure. $45, $35, time exchange; register by Aug 5. Kindred Spirit Center, 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha. 262-544-4310.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 Marry Your Muse – 3-5pm. An afternoon with Anne Wondra. Relationship rules… with our self.

Artist’s creed, the essence of self, and Who Am I? elements. Do You Like You? $45, $35, time exchange; register by Aug 5. Kindred Spirit Center, 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha. 262544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Cruisin’ the Grove – 10am-2pm. Classic car and motorcycle show with proceeds benefitting Independence First’s Milwaukee Heat Youth Wheelchair Basketball program. A vendor area will be set up for food, drink and sponsor booths. Wisconsin HotRod Radio will help with announcements and spin cruisin’ music. Free. Watertown Plank Rd, from Juneau Blvd to Legion Dr, Elm Grove.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Spirit and Wellness Fair-Lake Country – 11am4pm. Experience talents and gifts through private card readings, intuitive reflexology, chakra infusions/chelations, mini-coaching sessions, ionic foot baths, mediumship, soul portraits and more.

Artisanal goods. $20/15-minute increment for readings and healings. Center for Well-Being Lake Country LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. 262367-0607. SpiritFair-LakeCountry.com.

Chair Massage – 11am-4pm. Enjoy a chair massage at The Center for Well-Being’s monthly Spirit Fair. $10/10 minutes. The Center for Well-Being Lake Country, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. Rebecca deVogel: 414-839-0242. RHdeVogel@gmail.com.

Toe Readings and Foot Reflexology – 11am-4pm.

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Animal Communication with Stacy Krafczyk – 12-4pm. Ever wonder what your animal friend is thinking? Bring your animal friend or a picture and find out thoughts, feelings, behavioral issues, or what they like. $55/20 minute session. Petlicious, 2217 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee. RSVP: 262-5480923. Petlicious.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Chakra Camp – Aug 10-14. 6-7am. Nikki Estes, RYT, CAP, leads an enlightening and empowering journey through the chakra system: Mon, root; Tue, sacral; Wed, solar plexus; Thur, heart/ throat; Fri, third eye/crown. $45. Santosha Fitness, W307 N1497 Golf Road, Delafield. 262-337-9065.

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Summer Spirit Afternoons for Artful Living – Aug 10-13. 3-5pm. Summer spirit reading, art and music for creating a simpler spirituality and life of open, graceful, joyful, inspired, living and growing. $160, $45/per day; register by Aug 5. Kindred Spirit

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 Living Artfully – 3-5pm. An afternoon with Anne Wondra. Seven environments of uplifting support to spirit and dreams. You decorated my life; words, art, music, color, energy, attention and focus. $45, $35, time exchange; register by Aug 5. Kindred Spirit Center, 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha. 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.

The Meditation Techniques of Edgar Cayce – 7pm. Although remembered for his individual trance readings, Edgar Cayce also investigated other aspects of esotericism. Kevin Reger shares Cayce’s views on the purpose and benefits of meditation.

Donation. Theosophical Society, 1718 E Geneva Pl, Milwaukee. 414-745-9297.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 Daring to be Yourself – 3-5pm. An afternoon with Anne Wondra. Confidently go in the direction of your dreams. Outrageous openness, divine order, inner firework, feminine, spirit, love, power, present. Traveling at the speed of love. $45, $35, time exchange; register by Aug 5. Kindred Spirit Center, 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha. 262544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.

Calibrate Your Core – 6:30-8pm. This active class reveals the best ways to activate and awaken core muscles to improve posture, daily functions and sports performance, or recover from injury. All ages/levels welcome. Bring yoga mat. $12. 1212 Bodyworks, 19601 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 100, Brookfield. 414-405-3956. 1212Bodyworks.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 Kundalini Yoga with Gong Bath Meditation – Aug 15, Sep 9, Oct 14. Dynamic body-mind exercises combining breath, postures, and sound to support the body, mind and spirit, followed by relaxation with the the yogic gong. Bring a towel or yoga mat and water; wear comfortable clothes. $15. Blossom into Wholeness, 162 Sussex St, Pewaukee. Jamie: 262-389-5835.Ayurveda Wellness.org/?p=271.

Mindful Parenting & Children’s Day of Mindfulness – 9am–2:30pm. Dr Paul Norton, a developmental behavioral pediatrician, will discuss mindfulness in families and positive parenting while the children participate in mindfulness activities.

Register by Aug 12. $20/up to 4 family members, $5/per additional person; fees include lunch. Mil-

tors. Prerequisite: FSS basic workshop, The Way of the Shaman, with an authorized FSS faculty member.

Golden Light Healing, near Green Bay. Info, Amy Wilinski: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.

waukee Mindfulness Center South, 3211 S Lake Dr, Rm 316, St. Francis. 414-962-8678. Milwaukee Mindfulness.com.

Basic Animal Communication Class – 10am-4pm.

Build your communication skills through telepathy with your animals in group discussions, grounding/ centering techniques, several exercises, a clearing meditation and practicing with pictures of animal friends. $150. Bark n Scratch Outpost, 5835 W Blue Mound Rd, Milwaukee. Register: 414-444-4110.

BarkNScratchOutpost.com.

Ayurveda Body Therapies Training – Oct 5-8.

8:30am-4pm each day. Advanced training for licensed estheticians or massage therapist with an interest in pursuing holistic wellness. This course is spread over a 7-month period to minimize interference with work schedules. $750/week. The Institute of Beauty & Wellness, 327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee. 414-227-2889. IBW.edu/programs/ayurvedic/.

Sound Healing and Meditation – 4-5pm. Meditate with the healing sounds of crystal singing bowls and vocal toning, awaken pure consciousness and activate cellular healing. $30. Ascended Gifts, 6728 W Morgan Ave, Milwaukee. 262-825-7481.

CeliasSound.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Life After Death and Reincarnation – 7pm.

Master Theosophist Ruben Cabigting explores life in heaven after death and the necessity of multiple incarnations as a means to fulfilling the divine plan.

Donation. Theosophical Society, 1718 E Geneva Pl, Milwaukee. 414-745-9297.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 Eating with the Seasons Cooking Class: Tomatoes, Eggplant and Basil – 5:30-7:30pm. Learn to select, cook and enjoy the flavors of produce in peak season. Demonstrations, group meal and recipes to take home. $45 suggested donation. NuGenesis, N68 W33208 County Rd K, Oconomowoc. 800969-3588. NugenesisFarm.org.

Introduction to Reiki Workshop – 6:30-8pm.

Many doors comprise the healing arts. Questions such as “How can I use Reiki in my home, career and life?” will be answered. Experience your energy field and that of fellow students. $15/preregistered. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001.

MONDAY, AUGUST 24 Ayurveda Body Therapies Training – Aug 2427. 8:30am-4pm each day. Advanced training for licensed estheticians or massage therapist with an interest in pursuing holistic wellness. This course is spread over a 7-month period to minimize interference with work schedules. $750/week. The Institute of Beauty & Wellness, 327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee. 414-227-2889. IBW.edu/programs/ayurvedic/.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 Wellness University: Carbs=Fat – 6:30-7:30pm.

Excess carbohydrates raise blood sugar and raises insulin. When your insulin goes up you drive glucose into your fat cells, lock it in and gain weight.

Learn to reverse this process and fix your cells. $10.

Greensquare Center for the Healing Arts, Lower Education Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale.

Info: 414-446-5389. GLVHealth.com.

Donation. Theosophical Society, 1718 E Geneva Pl, Milwaukee. 414-745-9297.

plan ahead SEPTEMBER 2015 Open House: Become a Holistic Healer – Sep 2.

5-8pm. Live your dream with a career in massage, esthetics, ayurveda or nails with Aveda. Tour the facilities, meet current students and experience a mini service. Free. The Institute of Beauty & Wellness, 327 East St. Paul Ave, Milwaukee. 414-2272889. IBW.edu.

Creating Health & Harmony – Sep 17 thru Nov 5.

6:30-8:30pm. Enhance understanding and effective integration of the wellness tools through an accessible and usable learning format, self-exploratory activities, life coaching and your resource workbook for improved health and harmony. $299, $99/ optional ayurveda assessment. Knapp Chiropractic, 17800 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield. Register: TinyURL.com/p44l5ah.

Happy Feet – Sep 25. 6-8pm. This active class, by a physical therapist and Pilates expert, offers ways to activate ankle, foot and toe muscles to improve function or recover from injury. All ages/levels welcome. Bring yoga mat. $12. Brookfield. 414405-3956. 1212Bodyworks.com.

OCTOBER 2015 Shamanic Extraction Healing – Oct 3-4. Participants will be initiated into the shamanic extraction method of healing; how to see, sense and remove localized illness and pain connected to spiritual fac-

Hip, Hip Hooray – Oct 8. 6:30-8pm. This active class, by a physical therapist and movement expert, helps hips move and feel their best to enhance an exercise practice or recover from injury. All ages/levels welcome. Bring yoga mat. $12. 1212 Bodyworks, 19601 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 100, Brookfield. 414405-3956. 1212Bodyworks.com.

Mediumship Training – Oct 10-11. Highly experiential course teaches a variety of techniques to connect with souls passed on, and offers the opportunity to give and receive crossing over readings.

Appropriate for those starting out or those interested in refining skills. Inquire about accommodations if needed. Golden Light Healing Retreat Center near Green Bay. 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.

Peru Spiritual Journey – Oct 17-31. Explore the Andes from Machu Picchu—the city in the clouds—to Lake Titicaca—the birthplace of the Incas. You will be immersed in teachings and healing ceremonies with native medicine people. Amy Wilinski: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.

markyourcalendar Wellness Body, Mind Spirit Expo – Oct 25.

11am-6pm. Discover the latest in new thought presentations, the best advances in alternative health, Reiki masters, fitness experts, and the nation’s finest psychics & mediums. Preregistration for some psychics and Dianne Bischoff James required. $5, free/children under 10.

Four Points Sheraton Milwaukee-Northshore, 8900 N Kildeer Ct, Brown Deer. 414-3494932. WellnessBodyMindSpirit.com.

NOVEMBER 2015 Lifting Throughout Your Life – Nov 12. 6:307:30pm. Are you lifting properly for all life’s activities? This active learning workshop will help you to keep lifting properly, comfortably, and independently throughout your life. $12. 1212 Bodyworks, 19601 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 100, Brookfield.

414-405-3956. 1212Bodyworks.com.

The Theosophical Order of Service: Who We Are, What We Do and Why We Do It – 7pm.

A DVD featuring Nancy Secrest, president of the Theosophical Order of Service, presents the strong links between society and TOS. Lodge president, Kathleen Neuman, will facilitate discussion on ways Milwaukee lodge can be of service in Milwaukee.

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Summer Beach Group – Thru Sep 11. 10 am – noon. Traveling at the Speed of Love. A book and a beach are a backdrop for women spirit connecting and sharing; a Wonder Spirit Creating a Simpler Spirituality and Life series with Anne Wondra. $60, $10/single day, time exchange. Register by August 5. Pewaukee Beach. Details: 262-544-4310.

WonderSpirit.com.

monday Coffee & Essential Oils – Thru Aug. 6-7:30pm.

Learn what essential oils are, how to safely use them for increased immunity and wellness, and why choosing certified pure therapeutic grade oils is important.

Free. Collectivo, 9125 W North Ave, Wauwatosa.

920-918-6291. TeamBergersen@gmail.com.

Gentle Healing Yoga – 11am-12pm. Individualized class ideal for those dealing with chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, cancer or post-injury, or those interested in the gentle yoga style. Participate at your comfort/ability level. $13. The Barefoot Haven, 5628 Parking St, Greendale. Info, Shelley: 414-217-4185. PureEnergyYoga.com

Crystal Healing Series – 6:30-9pm. Learn the basic of crystal/stone healing, how to use two crystal wands for healing, rules of thumb for stone/crystal layouts and more. $35. Free Spirit Crystals, 4763 N 124th St, Butler. RSVP: 262-790-0748. FreeSpirit Crystals@gmail.com.

Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 7pm. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT. $40/4 weeks, $12/class. Heritage Presbyterian Church, S63W13761 College Ave, Muskego. Register, Shelley: 414-217-4185. PureEnergyYoga.com.

tuesday Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 9-10am or 6-7pm.

Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance.

Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT. $44/4 weeks, $13/class. The Ommani Center, 1166 Quail Ct, #210, Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com.

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Meditation for World Peace & Enlightenment – 7:30-8:15pm. Self-Realization Yoga/Meditation Center, 2418 Mangold Ave, Milwaukee. More info: 414-444-2012.

Architecture of All Abundance Personal Renaissance Circle – 8:10-9:10pm. Phone reading and conversation circle. Life wisdom, feminine-spiritcentered sessions led by Anne Wondra. $10, $27/ monthly. Register, Anne Wondra: 262-544-4310.

WonderSpirit.com.

wednesday Gentle Yoga – 6pm. Gentle Yoga is designed to improve core strength, flexibility and balance. $10.

Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Avenue, Hartland. RSVP: 414-8818005. C4WB.com.

Tai Chi Chuan & Chi Kung – 6:30-8:30pm.

Internal arts increase balance, strength and flexibility. Regular practice can reduce stress, reduce joint and muscle pain, increase bone density and increase energy levels. Chinese Kung Fu Center, 2120 W Clybourn St, Milwaukee. 414-933-7355.

ChineseKungFuCenter.com.

Eating Disorders and Yoga – 6:30pm. Eat, Breathe, Thrive pairs yoga teachers with group facilitators for a 6-week educational series integrating yoga, community building, mindfulness meditation and service work. The result is a Thrive Tribe and healthy habits of body and mind. Santosha, RidgePoint Center, W307 N1497 Golf Rd, Ste 102, Delafield.

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Gentle Healing Yoga – 10-11am. Gentle, individualized class ideal for those with chronic aches and pains, arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, cancer, postinjury, health conditions, or interested in gentle yoga. Instructor: Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT. $38/4 weeks, $11/class. YogAsana Studio, S75 W17315 Janesville Rd, Muskego. Shelley: 414-217-4185.

Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com.

Gentle Yoga – 8:30am. Gentle Yoga is designed to improve core strength, flexibility and balance. $10.

Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. RSVP: 414-881-8005.

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Silent Unity Prayer Circle – 11am. This is a prayer time in conjunction with the service being said at Unity’s World Headquarters. Submit your prayer requests if you are unable to be present. Unity in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. RSVP: 414-475-0105. UnityChurchIn Milwaukee.org.

Healing Spirit Flute Circle – 1-3pm. 2nd Sat. Come to play or just enjoy the soothing sounds of the traditional Native American flute. No musical experience or flute required. All ages welcome.

Tippecanoe Church, 125 W Saveland Ave, Bay View. More info, Glen: 262-794-2315. gdprun@ sbcglobal.net.

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communityresourceguide Natural Awakenings encourages you to RECYCLE

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@NaturalMilwaukee.com to request our media kit.

AIR PURIFICATION MEQUON VACUUM CENTER

6619 W Mequon Rd, Mequon 262-242-4190 • MequonVacuum.com Protect your family from allergies and asthma with the IQAir HealthPro Plus air purifier, the #1-rated air purifier in the world, proven to filter the smallest, most harmful particles. See ad, page 5.

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION/ HEALING ALL SPIRIT HEALING

Stacy Krafczyk • 414-460-4781 AllSpiritHealing.com Stacy Krafczyk specializes in Animal Communication, intuitive readings, after life communication, energy work and healing for both people and animals that helps promote physical and emotional well-being.

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the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents. ~Jane D. Hull

ANIMAL CONNECTING AND HEALING

Aimee Lawent Beach 414-732-9860 AnimalConnectingAndHealing@yahoo.com Aimee is a Healing Touch for Animals (HTA) Practitioner and animal communicator. HTA restores harmony and balance to an animal’s energy system and works cooperatively with traditional veterinary care.

AYURVEDA AYURVEDA WELLNESS

Jamie Durner, CAP 240 Regency Ct, Ste 201, Brookfield 262-389-5835 Natural health for chronic conditions including digestive disorders, women’s issues, aging with ease, and brain longevity.

Personalized programs, detoxification, hands-on therapies and corporate wellness. 20+ years holistic health experience.

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CHIROPRACTIC WIDER HORIZONS CHIROPRACTIC 12750 W North Ave, Brookfield 414-852-1330 WiderHorizonsChiropractic.com

D r. R e b e c c a E b e r l e i s a chiropractor specializing in Natural Spinal Analysis (NSA) chiropractic care, a gentle approach safe for all ages, n e w b o r n t o a d u l t . See ad, page 24.

CRYSTALS ANGEL LIGHT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS

13000 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com Our Crystal Emporium features unique and exquisite crystals, stones and natural stone jewelry at affordable prices. Crystal Workshops and therapeutic Crystal Healing sessions also available.

FREE SPIRIT CRYSTALS

4763 N 124 St, Butler • 262-790-0748 FreeSpiritCrystals.com Besides selling beautiful stones and crystals, we offer a variety of healing sessions, crystal healing classes, Reiki, astrology, tarot readings and spiritual counseling.

See ad, page 10.

DENTISTRY BIOMIMETIC DENTISTRY

Bryan Schwartz DDS Steve Carini DDS 222 N Franklin St, Port Washington 262-284-2662 We specialize in Biomimetic (tooth conservation) Dentistry and natural/ holistic dental care. Committed to informing, educating, and supporting each client, empowering them to be their own healthcare advocate. See ad, page 7.

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONS N35 W23770 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee 262-691-4555 • MyNaturalDentist.com

“…Because a healthy Body, starts with a healthy Mouth.”

Our office specializes in treating the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms; we offer the latest advances in dentistry. See ad, page 5.

ESSENTIAL OILS dōTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS

Meredith Bergersen 920-918-6291 MyDoterra.com/TeamBergersen d ō T E R R A G o l d We l l n e s s Advocate. Natural Solutions Instructor who is on a mission to empower a healer in every home.

Enjoy physical, emotional & financial healing through essential oils.

HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER FOR WELL-BEING Sandra Anderson, MIN 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland 262-367-0607 • c4wb.com

Sandra Anderson is certified in advanced energy medicine techniques and practices for supporting individuals who are looking for holistic approaches in attaining fulfillment and wellbeing. See ad, page 21.

GOLDEN LIGHT HEALING

Amy Wilinski, Shamanic Energy Practitioner/ Reiki Master • 920-609-8277 GoldenLightHealing.net Discover your gifts with one of our many offerings! Offering healing sessions and training in Milwaukee and Green Bay area in Reiki, Shamanism, Intuition, Mediumship and much more.

MYOM WELLBEING

MyOmWellbeing.com 414-405-3556 7963 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point Offering yoga, meditation, Reiki, massage, naturopathic skin care treatments and remedies, organic makeup. A personalized experience for children and adults in a cozy home-like setting. See ad, page 15.

NATALIE BENOIT

The Atrium 6169B Industrial Ct, Greendale 414-651-2243 MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com Wellness coach, guide, consultant, educator, and Reiki practitioner since 2000. Specializing in disease reversal with natural evidencebased therapies. Emphasis on functional, alternative, complementary and energy medicines.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE – FAMILY PRACTICE THUROW PRIMARY PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE Sharon K Thurow, FNP, BC 216 N Green Bay Rd, Thiensville 262-242-3966

Our philosophy is to treat our patients as we would want ourselves and our families treated through holistic, evidence-based medicine.

PURBALANCE YOGA THERAPY Janet Golownia 414-254-7889 Info@PurBalanceYogaTherapy.com

As a 30-year multiple sclerosis thriver, Janet brings her personal experience as a certified yoga therapist and health coach to guide others in their own personal healing journey. See ad, page 10.

PURE ENERGY YOGA

Shelley Carpenter, PT, RYT, Reiki Master/Teacher PureEnergyYoga.com • 414-217-4185 Reiki healing sessions and instruction, yoga classes for all in Pewaukee, Muskego, Greendale.

Restore balance, health and wellbeing in mind, body and spirit.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE BROOKFIELD LONGEVITY AND HEALTHY LIVING CLINIC 17585 W North Ave, #160 262-784-5300 • LiveLongMD.com

Specializing in Anti-Aging Medicine.

Board certified, fellowship trained.

Combining the best of traditional medicine with a holistic approach to weight loss using hormone balancing, detoxification and control of inflammation. IV therapies including Myer’s, glutathione, vitamins and minerals.

See ads, pages 15 and 27.

BYERS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE 414-369-3685 ByersFunctionalMedicine.com 4532 N Oakland Ave, Whitefish Bay

Holistic medical care that integrates personalized, natural health solutions with diet, lifestyle and supplements and the latest technology in lab testing and evidence-based medicine.

LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPE SERVICES ECO HARMONY LANDSCAPE

414-810-5858 info@EcoHarmonyLandscaping.com Mike.EcoHarmony@gmail.com EcoHarmonyLandscaping.com Ecologically minded, full-service landscape company servicing SE Wisconsin. Specializing in sustainable ideas and low-maintenance solutions.

Professional Craftsmanship Inspired by Nature. See ad, page 9.

LACEWING

Diane Olson-Schmidt • 414-793-3652 LaceWingGdcs@att.net Garden consultation, instruction, landscape design, wildflowers and woodland gardens, prairies, small ponds, rain gardens, landscape maintenance, organic lawn care.

Organic landscape practices in all habitats. See ad, page 15.

LIFE COACH THRIVE! LIFE SERVICES 240 Regency Ct, Brookfield 262-364-9095 ThriveLifeServices.com

Our five coaches are ready to help you take Seven Steps to Positive Change or develop healthy habits and boundaries with our Energy Bubbles 101. See ad, page 24.

WONDERSPIRIT LIFE COACHING

Anne Wondra • 262-544-4310 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha WonderSpirit.com Spiritual awakenings, leavings, belief-shiftings, private fears and freedom; self-spirit-soul-and-selfworth empowering services; high-level wellness coach, wise woman, spirit worker, writer. See ad, page 27.

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MASSAGE ACTIVE BODY WELLNESS

Rob Reader, LMT: 414-721-6942 Wendy Halfpap, LMT: 414-839-7688 909 W Mequon Rd, Mequon

NUTRITION BLOOMING BUDS MEDICINE

333 Bishops Way, Ste 121, Brookfield BloomingBudsMedicine.com 414-350-8279

Let your body play to its full potential with the benefits of therapeutic massage. Relieve chronic and acute pain, accelerate recovery time, and experience the benefits of postural alignment. See ad, page 10.

CONSCIOUS MASSAGE

Rebecca deVogel, LMT 414-839-0242 Sussex/Lisbon & Brookfield/Elm Grove RebeccaDeVogel.com Energy-rich, intuitive bodywork embraces the more of you, bringing ease and vibrant health to every aspect of life. Specializing in relaxation, lomi lomi, deep tissue and therapeutic massage.

Nataliya Runtova, MSOM, BSN, Lc. acupuncturist, specializes in fatigue, stress, emotional wellbeing, chronic illness. Integrates ancient Oriental Medicine with contemporary Nutritional Balancing Science based on hair test analysis.

H20 ENERGY FLOW

262-334-2068 • H2OEnergyFlow.com info@H2OEnergyFlow.com Karen’s Energy, 1427 W Washington Ave, West Bend

Located 1 block south of I94 at Hwy T, Pewaukee • 262-544-9380 GoodHarvestMarket.com Waukesha County’s largest natural food store offers a full selection of organic foods, holistic health and beauty department, café, and classes in their community room. See ad, page 3.

OUTPOST NATURAL FOODS

Bay View, Brown Deer, Milwaukee, Mequon and Wauwatosa locations Outpost.coop We know Jack! Unlike other area grocers, we know by name many of the farmers and producers who supply Outpost with quality goods. See ad, page 11.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE

LANGLOIS’ VITAL NUTRITION CENTER 8843 W North Ave, Wauwatosa 414-453-8289 store, 414-453-4070 office VitalNutritionCenter.com

Langlois’ Vital Nutrition Center is at the forefront in optimal nutrition.

Optimal nutrition equals: Increased energy, more productivity, enhanced emotions, improved brain function and more. See ad, page 40.

PERSONAL CARE LEADERS SOAP CO & APOTHECARY 312-927-7546 LeadersSoapCo.com LeadersMassage.com

Handmade, chemicalfree, vegan soap sold in uncut loaves or by the slice. Inquire about wholesale pricing for retailers. Created by a licensed massage therapist. See ad, page 10.

Dr. Sarah Axtell is a board-certified naturopathic physician with a focus on autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine conditions, cancer, anxiety and weight loss.

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121 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay 414-243-9851 • TrueWholenessHealing.com Terri Humphrey, Reconnective Healing Practitioner, provides non-invasive, powerful healing for the mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Works with infants, children, and adults. Helps with chronic illness, infertility, emotional issues, and more.

REFLEXOLOGY MOBILE REFLEXOLOGY THERAPY Jamal Toliver Certified Reflexologist 414-672-2594

Through stimulation of reflex areas, reflexology will relieve mental stress and bodily tension, improve nerve and blood supply and facilitate homeostasis. All in the comfort your home.

ROLFING

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TRUE WHOLENESS HEALING

At Karen’s Energy Superfood Store and Wellness Center, learn about the importance of water and how H2O Energy Flow combined flow is an essential energy source. See ad, page 31.

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ROLFWORKS

Lynn Cohen 414-477-1033 • RolfWorks.net Rolfing is a holistic system of neuromuscular manual therapy and re-education in service of pain relief, freedom of movement and improved coordination. See ad, page 2.

SCHOOLS/TRAINING ART OF HEALING SCHOOL OF ENERGY MEDICINE

13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com Wisconsin’s Premier School for Energy Medicine Training offering individual classes, certificate and diploma programs. Built on the belief that knowledge, competency and professionalism must exist at the very foundation of Energy Work.

AVEDA INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY AND WELLNESS 327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee 414-227-2889 • IBW.edu

Located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a leading Aveda school with multiple beauty and wellness programs.

MIDWEST COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE

6232 Bankers Rd, Racine • 800-593-2320 Acupuncture.edu The Midwest College, with campuses in Racine and Chicago, offers accredited programs in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine that lead to licensed practice in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and many other states. See ad, page 2.

Find and share your authentic message. Develop your ability to influence positive change through our personal growth, stress reduction and life coach certification classes. See ad, page 24.

SKIN CARE WHITE SAGE SPA

Susie Raymond, Esthetician, Life Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher WhiteSageSpa.com • 414-352-6550 Rest your concerns in Susie’s soothing hands. Experience transformation within your skin, energy, or life purpose when you connect and express your inner desires. See ad, page 21.

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We inspire a positive approach to a lifetime of spiritual growth. We celebrate our diversity and recognize our unity. Be the One who makes a difference! Rev Lisa Stewart-de Snoo & Rev Scott de Snoo. See ad, page 20.

W307 N1497 Golf Rd, Ste 102, Delafield 262-337-9065 • SantoshaFitness.net We offer affordable, enjoyable yoga for everyone in an intimate, calming space that specializes in yoga, fitness and mindfulness; also have a certified ayurvedic practitioner on staff. See ad, page 14.

UNITY CHURCH

Rev Mari Gabrielson 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa • 414-475-0105 UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org A God-centered c o m m u n i t y, welcoming all to come and share the gifts of divine love, life, peace, joy and abundance. Join us Sundays, 10 am. See ad, page 9.

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