501: Motherhood: From Toddlers to Teens: How to Nourish Your Kids from Pre-conception through Picky Stages, Peer Pressure, and Everything In-Between
Release Date: 11/18/2024
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info_outlineHow important is it to feed your family organic food? Is baby-led weaning a good idea? Should you give in to your picky eaters' preferences? And how do you equip your teens to make better nutritional choices when they're away from home?
Recorded LIVE at the Wise Traditions Conference in Orlando, a team of experts addresses all of the above. They share insights on fertility, conception, and the power of nutrient-dense traditional diets in promoting health across generations.
They share stories about the importance of organic food for avoiding glyphosate, including organ meats for overcoming infertility, and how to nourish your family deeply, even on a budget. Whether you have a family, or hope to have one someday, this panel provides insights for nourishing deeply.
Connect with our guests:
Zen Honeycutt - Moms Across America
Pam Schoenfeld - Women and Family Nutrition
Sandrine Perez - Nourishing Our Children and Nourishing Our Children Facebook Groups
Christine Muldoon - Nourish the Littles
Sally Fallon Morell - Nourishing Traditions
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Key Takeaways:
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Family Food Values
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Importance of Feeding Families Organic Food
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Managing Picky Eaters and Benefits of Baby-Led Weaning
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Nourishing Children, Enhancing Fertility, Preparing for Conception
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Nutrient-Dense Foods for Preconception
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:28 - Baby-Led Weaning Benefits Explored by Experts
06:31 - Importance of Nutrient-Dense Foods for Fertility and Pregnancy
13:20 - Debunking Misconceptions: The Nutritional Value of Eggs
17:34 - Organic Foods: Reducing Harmful Chemical Exposure
24:59 - Strategies for Nourishing Picky Eaters
29:13 - Nutritional Testing and Role Modeling Healthy Eating
36:41 - Optimal Carnivore and Chromalux: Nature-Inspired Solutions
40:01 - Supporting Development Through Early Introduction of Solids
48:33 - Dietary Adjustments Enhancing Baby Growth
53:00 - Sensory Food Experiences for Healthy Baby Development
57:38 - Dissecting Baby-Led Weaning Strategies and Caregiver Bonding
59:57 - Vital Nutrients: Vitamin A from Liver, Eggs, and Cod Oil
01:06:05 - Choosing Empowerment, Courage, and Creativity
01:14:04 - Outro
Quote of the Episode:
"Regular picky eating is a natural phase in a child's development that all kids experience.They will outgrow it with time."— Christine Muldoon
"During the break between pregnancies, it's essential for a woman to rebuild her nutritional stores and avoid breastfeeding while pregnant."—Sandrine Perez
"Just do the work, and even if the children don't eat it all the time, remember that you're doing what's best for them."—Pam Schoenfeld