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Conquer healthy living at all ages and stages of life with us. Raising Healthy Families will give you the tools to nurture and raise your kids naturally, parent with intention, and enjoy the beauty and chaos of life with little ones. With health and wellness top of mind, this podcast offers expert advice, non-judgemental support, and a balanced perspective so we can nail this parenting thing together.
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We know that the climate crisis can cause intense anxiety for parents as we imagine what the future will be like for our kids. Despite the less than positive news surrounding climate change, there’s lots of progress being made and many reasons to remain a climate optimist. We’re talking with Marcy Franck, senior communications strategist and creator of The Climate Optimist newsletter at The Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to highlight some climate wins this Earth Month.Sign up for The Climate Optimist Newsletter to get your monthly dose of good news about climate action.Learn more about climate activism below:climatecreatorstowatch.comrewiringamerica.org
As parents, you might be dreading the infamous “birds and bees” conversation. This week, we are helping listeners to feel confident and comfortable with discussing sex in their household, through our informative talk with Amy Lang. Amy has been a sexual health educator for over 25 years and provides simple resources to parents via her online solution center, Birds and Bees and Kids and her podcast Just Say This! In this episode, we'll talk to Amy about how to start the conversation and protect our kids, and get answers on all the tricky questions we’ll face along the way.Shop InstacartSave on each order with Instacart+. Get free delivery when you spend $35+, 5% credit back on pickup, & more. Credit back excludes alcohol. Terms apply.This is an Instacart affiliate link and we may earn money from qualifying purchases.Shop now with this link.
It’s no secret that movement is a priority for a developing baby—but how about developmental or purposeful movement? These types of play can do wonders for keeping your baby on track with rolling, crawling, and walking. In this week’s episode, we’re chatting with Dr. Kailee Noland, pediatric physical therapist and mama of two (and counting). Her content creation as The Movement Mama is helping parents to explore purposeful play for their little ones. Listen to this episode to learn more about meeting movement milestones and crucial motor skill practice.Shop InstacartSave on each order with Instacart+. Get free delivery when you spend $35+, 5% credit back on pickup, & more. Credit back excludes alcohol. Terms apply.This is an Instacart affiliate link and we may earn money from qualifying purchases.Shop now with this link.You can find The Movement Mama on Instagram and Facebook.Read the article mentioned in today’s episode called “7 Things to Look For in a Toddler Shoe” here.
Trying to come up with nutritious and approachable meal options for your family can be quite the feat for any mom, especially when toddlers are in the mix. This week, we chatted with Amy Palanjian of Yummy Toddler Food, to learn more about the nutrient-rich, toddler-friendly recipes that she’s crafted for her audience on Instagram and in her upcoming cookbook Dinnertime SOS, available this August. We also dive into meal planning on a budget while appeasing young eaters! Shop InstacartSave on each order with Instacart+. Get free delivery when you spend $35+, 5% credit back on pickup, & more. Credit back excludes alcohol. Terms apply.This is an Instacart affiliate link and we may earn money from qualifying purchases.Shop now with this link.
Meltdowns, temper tantrums, outbursts—these rapid changes in behavior are common for children of all ages, but can be difficult to diffuse as a parent. This week, we’re sitting down with Vanessa Kahlon, child development expert and author of How to Do Parenting with Confidence', to discuss teaching your children self-regulation, introducing discipline into your household, and how a strong relationship with your child can help curb unwanted behaviors. Shop InstacartSave on each order with Instacart+. Get free delivery when you spend $35+, 5% credit back on pickup, & more. Credit back excludes alcohol. Terms apply.This is an Instacart affiliate link and we may earn money from qualifying purchases.Shop now with this link.
Birthday parties are the perfect occasion to celebrate your child and usher in a new, exciting milestone. But it’s easy to get carried away planning these joyous occasions, potentially taking a major toll on your wallet and energy. Which begs the question, when did birthday parties get so extra? In this episode, we dive into our birthday party personality types and share ways to make a birthday party simple yet special. We talk about party favors, guest etiquette, and the pressure social media adds to the equation.Shop InstacartSave on each order with Instacart+. Get free delivery when you spend $35+, 5% credit back on pickup, & more. Credit back excludes alcohol. Terms apply.This is an Instacart affiliate link and we may earn money from qualifying purchases.Shop now with this link.
With the new year just days away, so many of us are setting big goals for our health, family, finances, and beyond. But how do we actually keep these goals alive past the first few weeks? We tapped New York Times bestselling author BJ Fogg, PhD and Behavior Design Expert Stephanie Weldy to teach us how tiny habits can lead to big and lasting changes.
As parents, we always want to set our kids up for success but sometimes there are challenges along the way when it comes to learning, behavior, social-emotional functioning, and beyond. In this episode, we’re talking to licensed psychologist Dr. Andrew Kahn about learning and thinking differences and how to give your kids the best support system so they can thrive.
Screens are a part of everyday life for many families. No matter how much or how little you let your kids interact with them, it’s important that they learn how to stay safe online, on devices, and while playing video games. To help us navigate this conversation on the digital world, we’ve tapped screen safety expert and psychologist Dr. Tracy Bennett. Listen in to our latest episode to hear her important insight and advice on how to keep your kids safe.
The winter holiday season can be joyous, especially seeing it through the eyes of your kids. Yet it’s also easy to get swept up in the madness and overschedule and overbuy your way through December. In this episode, we talk to Nancy Colier, psychotherapist, author, and interfaith minister, to help us shift our mindset away from holiday consumerism and focus on what really matters.
As parents, we have such a massive influence over how our kids eat, how they feel about their bodies, and so much more. How do we instill in them a healthy relationship with food and their bodies from a young age? To answer this question, we went to one of the originators of intuitive eating, nutrition therapist Elyse Resch. She is nationally known for her work in helping patients break free from diet culture through the Intuitive Eating process and has written many books on the subject. In this transformative episode, Elyse explains the principles of intuitive eating and shares important lessons for parents everywhere.
Our kids crave our undivided attention. But we know, as parents with busy lives and never-ending to-do lists, it can be hard to actually be present with these little people we love so much. With seven kids between us, ranging from the baby stage to fourth grade, we’re chatting all about how to actually carve out intentional time with our kids. Listen along as we grade ourselves on our ability to be present, share our struggles, and also learn from each other on what works for each family.
Every parent dreads hearing that their child is being bullied, or that their child is a bully. Navigating these scenarios is tricky and oftentimes requires parents to take a step back and breath before reacting to do what’s best for their child. In this episode, hear from Danielle Matthew, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about how to prevent kids from becoming bullies and what to do if kids are being bullied. She shares valuable tips on how to talk to your children about bullying, what to do when others are being bullied, and so much more.
A food allergy diagnosis can sometimes leave a parent grasping for answers. But recent research has shown that the gut microbiome may just be the key to understanding why a person develops an allergic disease. It can also clue us in to how to lower our child’s risk of developing a food allergy as well. In this episode, we hear from Dr. Elisa Song, an integrative pediatrician and functional medicine expert, about the fascinating connection between the gut microbiome and food allergies as well as overall health. We also take a deeper look into the developing research focused on potential therapies utilizing the gut microbiota.
Have you ever wondered where your water comes from or if it’s safe to drink? Clean drinking water is one of those things that many who have it may take for granted, but there’s so much more to it than just turning on the tap. In this episode, hear from Morgan Close, the Vice President of Projects and Programs at Project WET, about the importance of clean drinking water and how we can protect and conserve it.The current global water crises taking place in Mississippi in the United States, and across Pakistan highlight the importance and power of water. After massive flooding caused by storms, both places are experiencing displaced residents who only have access to unsafe drinking water. Many experts believe climate change is to blame for the storms while lack of infrastructure and planning exacerbates the impacts.
We’ve collectively been through a lot as a society over the last few years, and finding joy in the everyday can be a challenge, especially for parents. In this episode, we're joined by Robin Shear, a joy coach, speaker, and founder of Joy To The World Coaching. We dig into how we as moms can actively choose joy for our families and ourselves, what we can do to ensure our “joy buckets” spill over, and more.
As women and moms, we know it’s important to take care of our bodies through exercise and nutrition. But getting prepared, finding time, making a plan, and actually doing the work can be challenging. In this episode, hear tips from De Bolton, a mom of three and NASM certified personal trainer, on how busy parents can still keep up with their health and fitness goals. She’s sharing her advice for a realistic and balanced approach to wellness and so much more.
It’s officially that time of year: back-to-school season! Between shopping for clothes and supplies, navigating new schedules, and meal prepping lunches, there’s a lot to keep track of. We’re kicking off our first episode of season five by digging into all things back-to-school and sharing some of our knowledge about making this transition easier.
Your kids are screaming, the TV is on, someone is jumping on the couch, the doorbell just rang, you’re starting to question your ability to function, and it’s only 10 a.m. on a Tuesday. If that sounds familiar, you might be struggling with overstimulation and sensory overload. In this episode, hear from Holly Peretz, mom and pediatric occupational therapist, to discuss how sensory overload impacts us and learn ways we can cope with it as moms.
It’s no secret that having a healthy gut is important, but there’s so much more to it than that! Discover how nourishing your gut microbiome can improve your hormone balance, support your mental health, help your overall wellness, and more from integrative gastroenterologist Dr. Vanessa Mendez. In this episode, she shares more about what the gut microbiome is, why it’s so crucial, and her tips for keeping it happy and healthy.
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