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Feeding FamiliesFeeding a family is tough! How do you get kids to eat better? What if people challenge your food choices? How do you work within a budget? Food affects all aspects of our children's health but life is busy, budgets are tight, and kids can be picky and... Author: EcoParent Inc.
Feeding a family is tough! How do you get kids to eat better? What if people challenge your food choices? How do you work within a budget? Food affects all aspects of our children's health but life is busy, budgets are tight, and kids can be picky and frustrating around food. Our Feeding Families podcast breaks down what every parent needs to know about nourishing their kids for strong, resilient health.Host Jess Sherman is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, board certified in Practical Holistic Nutrition who helps parents use food to improve mood, behaviour, and learning in their kids. She is the author of Raising Resilience: take the stress out of feeding your family and love your life, a former teacher, and mom of three.Jess and her guests will help you understand your child's nutritional needs and bring you inspiring food stories to help you overcome real-life food-related challenges. You'll gain clarity, new ideas, and practical strategies from this podcast, so you can nourish your kids and families, strengthen their physical and mental health, and feel confident around your food decisions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/feeding-families--5202281/support. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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EP#26: Biological Stress Load and the Path Forward for Children’s Health, with Jess Sherman
Episode 26
Thursday, 15 August, 2024
Feeding Families is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network.This episode was generously sponsored by the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition.About the episode:We covered a lot in season two and in this episode, we bring it all together so you can create a Culture Of Nourishment in your home. But nourishing is just half the equation as you support the health of your kids. This episode answers the question: “What if I’m doing my best to nourish my kids but they continue to struggle?” I’ll introduce you to the top stumbling blocks and how to move through them, plus most common sources of inflammation, biological stress, and irritation that could be interfering in optimal health. This episode will help you find your next step as you pursue optimal health for your kids.Some of what we discussed:How to use the five nourishment needs framework to create a culture of nourishment in the home and improve the mental and physical health of your kidsThe five main sources of inflammation and biological stress loadWhy prioritizing children's physical and mental health is crucial for their well-being now and in the futureQuestions to ask when you’re considering working with any type of supportive professionalHost Bio:Jess is a Family Health Educator, nutritionist, and mother of three focused on nutrition for brain health and resilience in kids. A certified teacher, Author, Speaker, and practitioner of Functional and Holistic Nutrition, Jess is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children who face challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders. Her integrative approach involves unraveling hidden stressors and deeply nourishing the body to foster resilience and optimal health. Jess's best-selling book, "Raising Resilience", and her online resources have reached a global audience, equipping parents and practitioners with practical tools to bring simplicity and joy back into family life.Further Links for Jess:Guide: www.JessSherman.com/anxietysupportforkidsCourses: www.JessSherman.com/learnBook: www.RaisingResilience.caMembership: www.JessSherman.com/membershipSocial: instagram.com/askJessshermanAbout our Podcast Network:The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice in the following six areas: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids nutrition, healthy home, beauty, and parenting. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life!About the Feeding Families Podcast:No matter where you are, if you’re a parent I’m pretty sure you and I want the same thing - to build strong mental and physical health in our kids and set them up for a bright future. In our episodes, we break down the nuts & bolts of kids’ nutrition and bring you inspiring food stories and practical strategies so you can overcome real-life food challenges shared by parents everywhere. We want you leaving our episodes with more clarity, new ideas, inspiration, and unwavering confidence in the food decisions you make every day. Credits:This episode was edited, mastered, and produced by RanserSound.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/feeding-families--5202281/support.
