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EP#23: Better Sleep For Kids with Dr. Alexa Torontow, ND
- 2024/07/24
- 再生時間： 35 分
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Feeding Families is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network.This episode was generously sponsored by the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition & by Oak Meadow.About the episode:Did you know that what kids eat, and even how they eat, can affect their sleep? Not only that, but how they sleep can affect how they eat! Sleep is nourishment - our kids need quality restorative sleep for good mental and physical health. In this discussion with Dr. Alexa Torontow we offer some tips, tools, tactics, and strategy to help your kids get a better night’s sleep.Some of what we talked about:The connection between sleep and nutritionNutrients that can promote better sleepWhether or not to offer bedtime snacks Calming herbs and teas to support sleep in kidsWhether or not to use Melatonin as a sleep solution for kidsGuest Bio:Dr Alexa Torontow is a naturopathic doctor who helps mothers reclaim their health and feel energized, calm, and confident. She believes that we need to stop using motherhood as a diagnosis and instead offer women better healthcare, education, and support during this transformative chapter of their lives.https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexatorontowhttps://alexatorontow.com/Host 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.