Feeding Families is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network . This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals . Summary: This episode focuses on the importance of leading ourselves first as parents and how it impacts our children's health and well-being. The subconscious mind of children is like a fishbowl before the age of seven, and they absorb everything as absolute truth. By doing the work of self-reflection and healing our own patterns and beliefs, we can pass down positive and emp...
Aug 14, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 26
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 also explains the common causes of constipation and diarrhea, including food sensitivities and acute i...
Aug 08, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 25
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 navigating the gray zone before a clinical diagnosis, the role of holistic and integrative approaches,...
Jul 31, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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 children to get sick and build their immunity. They also provide guidelines for when to seek healthcare p...
Jul 24, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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 of maternal iron deficiency on children's health. Dr. Garber explains the challenges of obtaining enou...
Jul 17, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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 conditions and reproductive disorders linked to EDC exposure. Dr. Torontow emphasizes the importance ...
Jul 10, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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, air and water quality, cookware choices, and mold exposure. Dr. Rebeyka emphasizes the importance of ...
Jul 03, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 disruptors, BPA, phthalates, plastic use, air and water quality, cookware choices, and mold exposure....
Jun 26, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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' nutrition, strategies for picky eaters, and the importance of patience and progression. Dr. Fiorito empha...
Jun 19, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 and balance, and its use in supporting optimal health for children. Two common health issues, PMS and ...
Jun 12, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 significance of placental health. They also highlight the importance of men's health in fertility and stress ...
Jun 05, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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 prioritize before seeking quick fixes or biohacking methods. Dr. Torontow emphasizes the need for a pers...
May 29, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 things like food, movement and sleep (episode 13), and some of the heavier stuff that this podcast e...
Apr 12, 2023•34 min
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 things like food, movement and sleep (episode 13), and some of the heavier stuff that this podcast e...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 7 min
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 there?) on principles of meaningful (and joyful!) learning, how typical educational values and instit...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 19 min
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 conversation flows around the importance of environmental stewardship for and by young people, and ...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 3 min
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 consume less. In this inspiring conversation, Leslie and Jennifer Hetzel, host of the podcast “Sustaina...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min
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 need to reparent ourselves in order to be effective parents to our kids. This conversation with int...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr
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 Honouring. Leslie and Raffi explore the universality of children’s needs and rights, how they parallel ...
Jun 27, 2022•39 min
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 of their lives. Join Leslie as she talks to Amy Lang about developmentally appropriate ways to “help...
May 16, 2022•54 min
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 creates an opportunity to make the world a better place. Yash now mentors other youth, both in skateboard...
May 02, 2022•56 min
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! Guest Bio & Links: AppleTree Markets Group is a registered non-profit organization that has been buil...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr
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, naturopathic doctor and founder of the website Naturopathic Pediatrics. They navigate when to worry, why t...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 14 min
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 for adventure and exploration. https://pineproject.org/ https://davidsuzuki.org/take-action/act-loc...
Feb 14, 2022•41 min
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 to raising kids. Sit back and bask in Lisa’s glow! https://theboundlessschool.com/ Host Bio & Links:...
Feb 14, 2022•54 min
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 perspective. This episode forms the foundation of everything to come, so get comfy, grab a cup of t...
Feb 14, 2022•52 min
Trailer episode for the Raising Kids, Naturally podcast. Part of the EcoParent Podcast Network (EPN). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/raising-kids-naturally--5241046/support .
Jan 14, 2022•1 min
