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Published on Leave a comment on Intro Series: The Modern Parent — Healing Your Stress Levels AND Your Kids by Returning To Nature

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Guided and Selected AI Assistance

TRUE CONNECTION WITH OUR KIDS – WHAT’S MISSING MOST TIMES
THE MISSING CONNECTION WITH OUR KIDS – WHAT IS IT?
NATURE and HAPPY MOMENTS and A HEALTHY Nervous System GO TOGETHER

Parents and Kids are Missing this Very Important Blessing in Their Lives.
These Articles will Help You Restore what’s Missing

Watch Out for TECH Scams and Sunshine Scams and Medical Scams
NATURE or a regular "Slice of Nature through the Week
will Benefit You AND Your Kids Far More!

Healing our Nervous System in the Wild
YES, Finding the Missing Element in this Modern Day

Kids need to Break Out of the TECHY and Couch-Potato Environment they are brought up in with TVs and Tech Devices as their Baby Sitters from Little Kids to Teen Years. Probably because you were Brought Up with the Same – Never Introduce to Love for Outdoors which is Normal and Healthy for Kids.

The Tragedy of the Suburban Shift: Reclaiming the Wild Child Years Our Kids Deserve

The modern childhood landscape is nothing short of a tragedy, and it is deeply unfair that an entire generation is being systematically denied their inborn instincts to explore nature.…

Published on Leave a comment on Part 2: The Cradle of True Development — Why Children Need Nature to Discover Their True Gifts

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Guided and Selected AI Assistance

PLEASE DON'T OVERPROTECT and SMOTHER THEM or LEAVE THEM TO TECH DEVICES TO BABYSIT THEM. TRULY, THESE THINGS DO THEM DISFAVOURS and YOU IN THE LONGRUN.
THIS IS WORTH READING!

Every Single Child is born with an Individual Blueprint—a Unique set of giftings, talents, and inner wisdom waiting to be uncovered. However, these gifts cannot be discovered on a loungeroom couch watching TV, or can they be unlocked by an iPad app. A screen does all the thinking for a Child, programming their impressionable young minds and forcing a passive compliance. When children are shut up in Modern Housing (high-density housing and concrete suburbs we find ourselves in these days) it stunts their ability to think for themselves, trapping them in an intellectual and spiritual poverty - if they don't have access to Outdoors. They need Fresh-Air and Sunshine. They need to See Nature and have some around them.

Nature is the ultimate incubator for a child's true potential. When a Child is placed in an unstructured natural environment, their imagination instantly awakens. A simple stick becomes a tool; a pile of river rocks becomes a castle; a fallen tree branch becomes a challenge to overcome.…

Published on Leave a comment on Part 3: Bringing the Bush to the Backyard — How Suburban Parents Can Mimic Country Living

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Guided and Selected AI Assistance

For those of us who grew up with the horizon as our playground, looking at a modern suburban block can feel disheartening. It seems almost impossible to replicate the magic of a country upbringing when you are surrounded by high-density housing and concrete roads. But a child’s inborn instinct to explore does not require miles of wilderness to wake up; it simply requires us to stop over-sanitising and over-managing their environment. You do not need an acreage to rescue your child from a sedentary lifestyle. With a few deliberate choices, you can bring the raw, healing elements of country living right into your suburban backyard.

│   THE BACKYARD REWILD PLAN   │

│     THE LOOSE-PARTS PIT      │                │    THE BALCONY MUD STATION   │

│ Large stones, pinecones,     │                │ Real topsoil, old spoons,    │

│ bark, and smooth logs.       │                │ and water in a sturdy tub.   │

│ Sparks deep imagination and  │                │ Introduces "good germs" to   │

│ independent rule-making.     │                │ build robust raw Immunity.   │

The first step is to ditch the obsession with a manicured, pristine lawn and embrace what experts call "Loose-Parts Play".…

Published on Leave a comment on Part 5: The Busy Busy OR Sedentary Parent — Healing Your Own Nervous System in Nature

By Janet Vargas - Independent Natural Health Researcher 30+ Yrs
With Guided and Selected AI Assistance

Hi Friends, When I first sat down to write this series, my heart was focused entirely on our children — on the unfairness of the couch-potato lifestyle and the critical need to return young, developing minds to the healthy dirt, the blessing of sunshine, and the wild earth. But as I peeled back the layers of this modern crisis, a deeper truth stared back at me.

We cannot give our Children a Gift we do not have Ourselves.
We can Explore it though, if we have the Courage to Try something New.

The reality is that an entire generation of Modern Parents were raised inside the exact same suburban, screen-centric bubble that is now confining their kids. If you find the outdoors exhausting, dirty, or frankly a bit boring, it is not your fault. You were programmed by concrete and glass just as your children are being programmed today.

Excessive Time Indoors with so much TV Viewing and Time spent on Tech Devices is a highly Synthetic Lifestyle. No wonder we're Stressed. Did you know that those things actually Set our System Up for Stress when we spend so much time with them, because they're actually Foreign to the way we were Created and what we were essentially Designed to Respond to (Best) NATURE........this…

Published on Leave a comment on My Experience With An Idea To Dehydrate Zucchini Slices And A Handy AI App I Use:)

Hi Folks, here's a Fun Article for you for a change. There is far too much politics going on in recent weeks and Winter Weather Starting. I will let you know soon what I'm doing for Winter to make it more cheerful on Overcast days - I do like the Rains but too many Overcast days feels somewhat Yuck, aye? So we need to find a few Simple....Affordable....Ways to Offset that.

I am not an Amazon Associate
they have these Similar to mine:)

I had an idea to take my Dehydrator out and make some Dried Zucchini Slices, because when I went to Ebay to see if there is such an Item available, there was only about 3 Products there (different stores) AND Very Expensive (due to shipping costs) so I asked a Favorite AI App I've been using sometimes recently how I should go about making my Own Supply, being so Close to the very End of the Season now for Zucchinis.

The App I have commenced using just recently is called CHAT GPT - it's similar to Google AI but gives you More Detail which would often prove to be More Helpful.…

Published on Leave a comment on Maintaining Eye Health for Mental Health – A Different Concept – This Is Interesting

Hi there, don't knock this before you read it. Did you know the Retina at the back of our Eye is Connected to Our Brain? It is Amazing, so many things that are being Discovered Now in the Natural side of Science. I personally find the associations between Our Eyes and Brain fascinating. And with the amount of STRESS there is These Days, who doesn't want to know some WAYS to Protect Our Mental Health? In fact, I may find out More about New Phenomena to do with Our Eyes.

By Katie Brenneman  
A passionate Writer specialising in Lifestyle,
Mental Health and Fitness related content.

Vision Related With Mental Health

We all know that maintaining eye health is important, Indeed, potential vision loss is often one of the most feared aspects of ageing. It’s not difficult to understand why. The impacts of vision loss on daily functioning are obvious. What may not be so obvious, however, is how close the relationship is between your eyes and your mental health.

The Link Between Your Eyes and Your Brain

Physicians and researchers alike increasingly recognise the eye as an extension of the human brain.…

Published on Leave a comment on Kindness Week – Let It Be Kindness Every Week:)

Small Acts Of Kindness Can Create Ripples Of Joy
That Brighten Someone’s Day—And Yours, Too

Kindness doesn’t have to be grand to matter. Small gestures, like a compliment, a helping hand, or simply being there for someone, can leave a lasting impression on the people around you. These thoughtful, simple actions not only spread positivity but also remind us of the beauty of human connection.

Kindness Can Spread Happiness
Care To Join Me?

Compliment Someone

A genuine compliment can make someone's day brighter. Notice the little things—like their smile or the effort they put into their work—and let them know you see them. Your kind words might linger with them longer than you expect.

Write a Thank-You Note

A handwritten note of gratitude feels like a rare treasure in a digital age. Thank someone for their time, kindness, or a small favor—they’ll cherish the thoughtfulness. It’s an act that costs little but means a lot.

Hold the Door Open

Pausing to hold the door for someone is a small but mighty gesture. It shows respect and reminds people that kindness exists in everyday moments. Bonus: it often earns you a smile or a thank you in return.…

Published on Leave a comment on Habits People Over 60 Still Practice That Quietly Built Stronger Families Than Most Modern Advice Ever Could

Maybe the Best Modern Advice isn’t New at all.
It’s time we Start Practicing what they Never Stopped Doing.

By Adam Kelton from Veg Out Mag

We like to think our generation has it all figured out.

We have life coaches, mindfulness apps, therapy podcasts, and endless advice online.

But talk to someone in their 60s or 70s, and you’ll quickly realize that many of them built something that feels increasingly rare: families that actually stay close, grounded, and connected.

They didn’t have fancy tools or self-help jargon.

What they had were simple habits that worked because they were lived, not preached.

Here are nine of those habits that quietly built stronger families than most modern advice ever could.

Families Who Eat Together Are Often Happier
Shared Mealtimes Are Good For Bonding

They Ate Together

It sounds small, but this one was the glue.

In most homes decades ago, dinner wasn’t optional.

You didn’t scroll through your phone in the living room or grab a plate and disappear to your room.

You sat down, waited for everyone, and ate together.

Psychologists have since confirmed what our grandparents already knew: shared meals strengthen emotional bonds, improve communication, and reduce the chances of kids developing anxiety or depression.…

Published on Leave a comment on Companion Planting Made Easy: Some Perfect Pairings For A Thriving Garden

If you are a little nervous, here a few Pairings to start you off with things. Here you will find some Basic Principles of Companion Planting. Here’s how combining plants can help you harness natural pest control power and create harmony in your
Veggie Patch.

Smart garden planning is not just about what you plant – what you plant next door to it could be just as important. The ideas behind companion planting may seem a little old-fashioned, but this practice is well worth trying if you’re interested in creating a sustainable and budget-friendly edible garden.

What is companion planting?

Companion planting is pairing plants for particular purposes, such as attracting or repelling insects and enriching the soil with nutrients. In your kitchen garden, the goal is to help you produce healthier, more productive plants that are less plagued by pests and weeds, which means more delicious fruit and veggies for your efforts. Seen as a natural way to cut back on garden chemicals, it’s often used in organic and biodynamic vegetable gardens.

Nature’s own buddy system

When you use companion planting, you’re essentially building a little community where each plant has a specific job.…

Published on Leave a comment on 2 Sanity Saving Chrome APPS You Can Use On Some Other Browsers As Well

Janet Vargas - Owner of this Website

YES! 2 Sanity Saving Chrome APPS You Can Use On Some Other Browsers As Well

Add to Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Ecosia Or Vivaldi Browsers
Whichever You Prefer – Go For It!!!

Make the Internet Safer for Your Kids AND You!

HAPPY SANITY FOLKS!!!

Here I will give Details of these really Good Apps and include Feedback Comments as well, plus some Comments I will add from my Experience since Finding and Using them.

AdBlocker Ultimate

Puts Other AdBlockers to Shame – More Effective by Far!

Some AdBlockers Get Paid to Let Certain Ads Through.
That is Not in Your Interest – Show them Your Contempt Now -
You can go AdBlocker Ultimate instead!

It really works! Good Adblocker!

Perfect! I love you guys so much! So Grateful to You!

This is just awesome. I use an old version of Chrome and it is compatible with that. It saved me!

Good work!! we can now work in peace without disruptions!

Best ad blocker. Excellent.

Impressive. Better than any I've used so far

It Is very useful. One of the good ones!

Very Good Adblock Tool – Working Well for All Windows!…