As a nurse with a public health degree, Kathy Sacoulas presents how important health and wellness are in the parenting journey. Looking at the whole child and not just their physical, she talks about ensuring kids look after their wellness: mind, body, and soul. She also discusses the importance of the parents’ wellness as it impacts the child.

1:45: Health is about the whole person (mental, physical, emotional, spiritual)

2:37: Health and wellness in the martial arts

7:57: Health and Parenting the WHOLE child

9:40: the importance of nutrition

14:08: Exercise and the importance of play

16:19: Resting your mind and body

17:33: Hygiene and health

19:00: Challenge them mentally (improving brain health)

20:00: The importance of communication and positive social circles in their health

21:14: Healthy forms of expression

22:49: Taking care of yourself as the parent

26:29: Advocacy in health, creating a partnership with health care providers.

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