Posts by Nuthatch Naturals
Earth Month Puzzles
3 Engaging Puzzles for Kids in Honor of Earth Month April is Earth Month and the 19th is Earth Day. On this day we celebrate our planet and our community. For events near you, please look for the interactive map on the Earth Day 2025 website. If there isn’t anything planned near you, organize your…
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Tender Care Tips for Your Child’s Sensitive Skin
How often do kids need a bath? Many kids have sensitive skin, and it’s more common than you might think. A 2020 survey of over 600 moms found that more than half said their children had sensitive skin. Kids with sensitive skin are much more likely to experience dryness and eczema. Over 10% of children…
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How we created Everyday Face & Body Wash
Many children have rashes or dry skin from time to time. It can even be a persistent problem. When our daughter had a dry rash on her arms, we looked for a child-friendly moisturizer for her. We also wanted a product that was natural and sustainable. That turned out to be too much to…
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How Healthy Eating Boosts Kids’ Skin Health
It’s hard to cook a healthy meal for your family. In my family, bell peppers and cauliflower are on the no list. The kids eat berries and bananas, but not really apples, and oranges go ignored. Ice cream comes before yoghurt and granola. Many kids dislike foods that have an unusual taste or that don’t…
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How to read the ingredient list
We explain what to look for in the ingredient list on cosmetic product bottles. Often in small print and difficult to read, the ingredient list has important information about the product contents. But you need to know your chemistry to understand it completely. We are here to help! One of the most important parts of…
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Guiding Kids Toward Lifelong Exploration and Learning
Photo by MART PRODUCTION Instilling a love of learning in your children is perhaps one of the most invaluable gifts you can offer. It’s not just about academic success, but nurturing a sense of curiosity, creativity, and an unending quest for knowledge. Courtesy of Nuthatch Naturals, this guide lays out several practical strategies to make…
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How to Read a Cosmetic Label
In this series of posts we explain what the different parts of the label on a cosmetics container are trying to tell you. These posts were sent to our email subscribers before being posted here. They were also posted on our Instagram page. We hope this information will help you be a more educated cosmetics…
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Everyday Health Tips for the Whole Family
Photo by MIchael Morse In today’s fast-paced, chemical-laden world, raising a healthy family has become an increasingly difficult task. The pressures and demands of modern life have created an environment that makes it hard for parents to prioritize their family’s well-being. Advancements in technology have led to more sedentary time spent in front of screens,…
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What the USDA Biobased Certification Means
An important motivation for us to make Nuthatch Naturals® lotion for kids was that we could not find any natural and sustainable children’s skin care products. The few children’s products that were available contained fragrances and synthetic ingredients derived from fossil fuels. Many products were marketed to parents of babies, not school age kids. Children’s…
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Considerations for Moving Home When Your Child Has a Disability
Relocating to a new home can be as stressful as it is thrilling. When beginning this new chapter with your family, you’re adding many obligations to your already full plate – and those responsibilities multiply when you have a child with a disability. However, this doesn’t mean that you can pave the way for a…
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