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Letâs just say it: our kids are not okay.
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Weâve normalized way too muchâchronic illness, behavioral issues, and mental health strugglesâas if this is just the way childhood looks now. But here's the thing: it doesn't have to be this way. And honestly? It shouldn't be.
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If you've ever been handed a prescription for antibiotics, Tylenol, or antacids for you or your child, you're not alone. But what if I told you that some of these common treatments could have long-term effects on your childâs immune system, gut health, and even mental well-being? Letâs talk about wh...
Because mealtimes shouldnât feel like hostage negotiations.
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You know the drill.
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You lovingly prep a balanced, colorful meal with protein, veggies, and just the right amount of fun sauce on the sideâŚ
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âŚonly to have your child look at it like youâve served up roadkill on a plate.
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You are running out the door for a day of soccer games, track meets, or basketball tournaments. You know that you wonât have time for a sit down meal. You also know that youâll spend most of the day in the car racing between all the events.Â
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You grab whatâs easy from your cupboards.Â
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Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with 5 freshmen health classes at our local high school. They were just starting their nutrition unit, and I was invited to come answer practical and real life questions.Â
This is not my first time, and there are always themes that seem to permeate all of ...
If you know me (and most of you do, you are my people!), you know I do not shy away from controversy. Iâm generally well prepared for a good debate (I mean, I DID make it to state in debate a couple of times in high school, just saying), and I love to swap research with peo
...Letâs talk about kids and nutrition.
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Iâm starting a 3-part series on the subject. Weâll start with the first steps of infant/toddler foods, move into talking about why our national childhood chronic illness rates have jumped from 14% when I was a kid to 49% now, and the
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