Raising Kids, Naturally

Feeding Families is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network . This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals  & by Oak Meadow . Summary: In this conversation, Dr. Carly King joins the podcast to discuss various aspects of digestive health in children. She provides an overview of normal bowel habits in infants and when to seek medical attention for constipation or diarrhea. Dr. King a...

Feeding Families is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network . This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals  & by Oak Meadow . Summary: The conversation explores the challenges parents face in identifying and addressing anxiety in children, emphasizing the importance of parent intuition and the distinction between typical and healthy development. It delves into the complexities of n...

Feeding Families is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network . This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals  & by Oak Meadow . Summary: In this episode, Dr. Torontow and Dr. Psota discuss the topic of immune support for children. They address common questions about what is normal for children getting sick and the frequency of illnesses. They emphasize the importance of allowing chil...

Feeding Families is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network . This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals  & by Oak Meadow . Dr. Alexa Torontow and Dr. Anna Garber discuss the importance of recognizing and addressing iron deficiency in children. They highlight the signs and symptoms of iron deficiency, such as sleep difficulties and concentration issues, and emphasize the impact o...

Feeding Families is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network . This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals  & by Oak Meadow . In this episode, Dr. Alexa Torontow, ND discusses endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and their impact on health. She explains what EDCs are and how they can alter hormonal systems and homeostasis in the body. The discussion highlights the rise in chronic...

Feeding Families is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network . This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals  & by Oak Meadow . Dr. Alexa Torontow and Dr. Alexis Rebeyka discuss the impact of environmental toxins on children's health and provide practical tips for reducing exposure. The conversation covers various topics, including endocrine disruptors, BPA, phthalates, plastic use,...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com Dr. Alexa Torontow and Dr. Alexis Rebeyka discuss the impact of environmental toxins on children's health and provide practical tips for reducing exposure. The conversation covers various topics, including endocrine d...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com Dr. Carissa Fiorito joins the EcoParent podcast to discuss picky eating in children and how to talk about food and nutrition. The conversation covers topics such as macro vs. micronutrients, guidelines for kids' nutri...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com This episode of Raising Kids, Naturally explores the benefits of approaching health with a lens of traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Alexa Torontow discusses the principles of Chinese medicine, its focus on harmony an...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com This conversation explores the importance of optimizing the first 1000 days of life, from preconception through to postpartum. The speakers discuss the impact of preconception care on health outcomes and the significa...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com Summary: In this episode, Dr. Torontow discusses the importance of the four foundations of health: nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management. These foundations are crucial for both parents and children to prio...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode Jesse and Noah are Leslie’s kids! They are the living, breathing (and sometimes grumbling) manifestation of her attempts to live out the principles she talks about. The conversation meanders through...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode Jesse and Noah are Leslie’s kids! They are the living, breathing (and sometimes grumbling) manifestation of her attempts to live out the principles she talks about. The conversation meanders through...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode In this episode, Leslie explores what “good” education is, and what gets in the way. Longtime alternative/holistic/unconventional educators Marla Renn and Monica Cochran school her (see what we did t...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode Kyle and Sujane are co-founders of The Starfish, an organization which celebrates young environmental leaders by connecting them with a platform for storytelling and a community of change-makers. Our...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode The standard of living currently enjoyed in the Global North is simply not sustainable. In order for our children (and all children) to have a healthy future, it is critical that we raise them to con...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode Being a conscious, mindful parent requires us to notice what is happening within ourselves in our relationship with our kids. We all experienced difficult moments in our upbringing, and in many cases...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode This conversation starts with the simple question of why music is so important to the health and development of children, then evolves into Raffi’s true give to the word - the philosophy of Child Hon...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. https://www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode We are sexual beings from the moment of conception to the moment of death. How we parent has a tremendous influence on promoting a strong, healthy sense of sexuality in our kids for the rest...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals: https://www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode Yash Preswalla was not an athlete, and yet when he discovered skateboarding, a whole new world opened up to him. A world of movement that feels good, nurtures body, mind and spirit, and creat...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode: Lesley and Chris have committed their lives to promoting “good food” in their community. What is good food? Listen in while Leslie chats with them about how we can collectively up our eating game! G...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. https://www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode: Naturopathic doctors tend to not rush to alleviate symptoms of illness, since they see them as important messages from the body. In this episode, Leslie talks with Dr. Erika Krumbeck, naturo...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode In our introductory episode, Leslie chats with naturopathic doctor, and president of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Kat Martin about what it means to parent from a naturopathic...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode: Today, Leslie chats with her long-time friend and mentor Lisa Kelner about supporting kids’ social and emotional development. Leslie credits Lisa with shaping her personal and professional approach...

Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com About the Episode: Leslie explores the wild side with Eileen Tran, outdoor enthusiast and educator. She tells us about why nature is so important for children’s development, and ways caregivers can create a safe space...