http://www.sheknows.com/authors/naomi-de-la-torre/articles Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:20:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823817/an-interview-with-jessica-gottlieb Jessica Gottlieb is one of the most influential bloggers in America. She’s been called Power Mom by Nielsen, one of the Top 50 Mom Bloggers by Babble and one of 14 Power Women to follow on Twitter by Forbes. Her regular features on Momversation spark fascinating conversations throughout the blogging community. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823817/an-interview-with-jessica-gottlieb Naomi de la Torre Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:46:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823795/how-to-manage-labor-pain-naturally Does the thought of your upcoming labor give you heart palpitations? Have you watched one to many birth horror story reality shows on TV? Never fear. The Natural Childbirth Survival Guide is here. From groaning and massage to deep breathing and doula support, read on for the best techniques for managing your labor and making your childbirth experience as comfortable and pain-free as possible. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823795/how-to-manage-labor-pain-naturally Naomi de la Torre Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823657/top-eight-signs-you-are-pregnant Wondering if you might be pregnant? Early signs of pregnancy vary, but there are a few that most women experience — usually before the pregnancy test is positive. We rounded up the eight most common signs to help you answer the question. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823657/top-eight-signs-you-are-pregnant Naomi de la Torre Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/822947/whats-a-healthy-weight-for-cats Has Mr. Snuggles been packing on the pounds? Are you worried that your cat could be the next contestant on The Biggest Loser? If so, your kitty might be one of the estimated 58% of cats that are overweight or obese in the United States. You may think a little extra weight on a cat is no big deal, but it is. Obesity puts cats at risk for many diseases and other health concerns. http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/822947/whats-a-healthy-weight-for-cats Naomi de la Torre Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:54:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822203/3-tips-for-sneaking-fiber-into-your-diet Are you trying to lose weight, eat smarter or improve your overall health? If so, fiber is your new best friend. Adding fiber to your diet is easy and doesn’t have to mean drinking something that resembles the sludge in your drains. Read on for three tasty tips for sneaking fiber into your diet. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822203/3-tips-for-sneaking-fiber-into-your-diet Naomi de la Torre Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822201/3-tips-for-meeting-your-daily-veggie-quota If you’re like most Americans, you have a love-hate relationship with vegetables. Okay, fine. Hate-hate. Maybe you grew up eating nothing but withered veggies from a can. Maybe you were forced to eat everything on your plate, including the Brussels sprouts that tasted like dirty gym socks. But take heed because veggies don’t have to be gross to be good for you. Read on for the top three tips for meeting your daily veggie quota. And get ready to fall in love with vegetables for the very first time. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822201/3-tips-for-meeting-your-daily-veggie-quota Naomi de la Torre Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822199/3-tips-for-meeting-your-daily-fruit-quota Rich in nutrients, low in fat and high in fiber, fresh fruit is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Doctors recommend three to four servings of fruit each day. But, sometimes, it seems tricky to get all those servings in. If you struggle in reaching your daily fruit quota, read on for some quick and easy tips for sneaking in all your recommended servings. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822199/3-tips-for-meeting-your-daily-fruit-quota Naomi de la Torre Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822196/3-tips-for-maintaining-your-weight The yo-yo diet never works. You do something drastic to lose a lot of weight quickly, but without a good plan for weight management over time those dreaded pounds just inch back on. What is the best way to stay in shape and maintain the svelte figure you desire? Read on for the top three tips in healthy weight maintenance. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822196/3-tips-for-maintaining-your-weight Naomi de la Torre Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822191/3-tips-for-staying-satisfied-between-meals You are doing great on your low-calorie diet, but you just have one problem… hunger. You are starving all the time. You spend hours fantasizing about cheeseburgers and your significant other thinks you might be more in love with chicken chimichangas than him or her. What to do? Try these tried-and-true tips for battling the hunger monster and stay satisfied between meals. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/822191/3-tips-for-staying-satisfied-between-meals Naomi de la Torre Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:28:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822139/how-to-heal-from-a-breast-infection-naturally Do you get repeated clogs and blocked ducts when breastfeeding? Has that ever made you want to give up and switch to formula? There are natural solutions and effective methods of treatment for breast infections. Read on for natural tips on how to heal from mastitis. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822139/how-to-heal-from-a-breast-infection-naturally Naomi de la Torre Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:08:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822136/tips-on-how-to-use-homeopathy-in-your-family Ever wondered what homeopathy was all about? Interested in natural medicine, but not sure where to begin? Read on for an introduction to homeopathy and tips for how to use this method of health care in your family. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822136/tips-on-how-to-use-homeopathy-in-your-family Naomi de la Torre Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:06:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821726/6-tips-for-choosing-a-pediatrician It doesn’t seem like it should take a degree in rocket science to find a good doctor for your new baby, but for some reason it isn’t always an easy task. During that first year after my baby was born, I found myself wishing there was a TV show called “So You Think You Are a Pediatrician.” I would have loved to watch all of my child’s potential doctors try out in front of a live television audience and a panel of expert mommies. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821726/6-tips-for-choosing-a-pediatrician Naomi de la Torre Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:36:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821725/how-to-deal-with-toddler-tantrums Your formerly angelic baby has just turned 18 months old and suddenly simple things like mealtimes, getting dressed, grocery shopping and buckling into the car seat seem to take a full-scale military operation to achieve. If you are at the end of your rope with temper tantrums and toddler drama, read on for tips on how to deal effectively and calmly with your favorite little monsters. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821725/how-to-deal-with-toddler-tantrums Naomi de la Torre Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:23:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821250/why-all-moms-need-mom-friends Do you ever find yourself at the local park scoping out the moms like you’re desperate and single again? If so, don’t worry that you are going all Fatal Attraction and check yourself into a support group. New motherhood is a time of great wonder, but also great stress, and women thrive on friendships and the validation of close friends. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821250/why-all-moms-need-mom-friends Naomi de la Torre Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:31:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821249/how-to-successfully-cope-with-mommy-meltdowns Do you ever feel like you have two personalities? One who loves and adores your children with all your heart...and the other who occasionally wants to lock them in the closet? It’s okay. You are not alone. Mommy meltdowns are natural and they don’t make you Momzilla. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821249/how-to-successfully-cope-with-mommy-meltdowns Naomi de la Torre Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:44:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821248/how-to-throw-a-shower-for-a-third-time-mom So, your best friend is preggers for the third time and you want to throw her a shower. But receiving boatloads of tiny baby clothes and playing games like “Taste the Baby Food and Guess Which Disgusting Flavor It Is” and “Mummify the Ginormous Pregnant Lady with 18 Rolls of Toilet Paper” probably aren’t going to be top of her list. Because by the time you are on your third child, the last thing any mom wants to do at a party is make other people eat baby food and pick up 18 rolls of toilet paper remains. What to do? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821248/how-to-throw-a-shower-for-a-third-time-mom Naomi de la Torre Fri, 17 Dec 2010 04:16:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821243/how-to-host-a-tree-trimming-party What better way is there to kick off the holiday season than an old-fashioned tree-trimming party? Heat up the cocoa, put on some of your favorite Christmas jams and invite your friends for a fun-filled afternoon of Christmas cheer! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821243/how-to-host-a-tree-trimming-party Naomi de la Torre Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821019/The-Frazzled-Mommy-s-Top-10-New-Year-s-Resolutions It’s that time again — time to make a list of New Year's resolutions that we won’t manage to keep past this time next week. Whether we resolve to lose enough weight to fit into our high school jeans or overcome our obsession with expensive shoes, we all fall into the resolution trap. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821019/The-Frazzled-Mommy-s-Top-10-New-Year-s-Resolutions Naomi de la Torre Sun, 05 Dec 2010 10:47:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821018/Herbs-and-spices-Their-health-benefits Love the fiery zing of red hot chili peppers in your burritos? Now you have more reason than ever to enjoy that spicy goodness. Herbs and spices are not only a good way to add a little zest to your meals, but they also contain incredible healing properties. Just like fruits and veggies, herbs and spices contain essential vitamins, mineral and enzymes that improve human health. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821018/Herbs-and-spices-Their-health-benefits Naomi de la Torre Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:27:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821015/Top-ten-tips-for-understanding-food-labels Food activist and author Michael Pollan says the number one food rule is, “Eat food, and avoid edible food-like substances.” Great advice, but for the average American, even just deciphering food labels is confusing. Here's what to watch out for when reading food labels. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/821015/Top-ten-tips-for-understanding-food-labels Naomi de la Torre