The Homegrown Podcast

Pursuing excellence in motherhood, avoiding burnout as a homesteader and mother of seven, and overcoming feeding challenges for children on the autism spectrum


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For today's episode we are resharing one of our favorite episodes of all time. 

In this episode, we sat down with Lauren Halcik, a mother of 7, a homesteader, homebirther, and homemaker in rural Utah. Lauren shares her journey of transitioning to a whole food diet to support her oldest daughter on the autism spectrum. She also discusses the importance of involving children in farm work and household chores, allowing them to develop life skills, and relinquishing control so they can grow in their autonomy.

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Key Takeaways

  • Involving children in farm work and household chores helps them develop skills and contribute to the family
  • Setting high standards for children while giving them autonomy creates a culture of servanthood in the family
  • Managing a farm and homemaking requires prioritization and letting go of unrealistic expectations
  • Identifying core values and aligning actions with those values helps navigate the challenges of motherhood and homemaking. Prioritize tasks and let go of non-essential responsibilities
  • Involve children in household chores and teach them valuable life skills
  • Simplify meal planning by focusing on whole foods and local produce
  • A whole food diet can have positive effects on health and well-being
  • Feeding therapy can help children with sensory issues or picky eating
  • Embrace discomfort and be willing to do the hard work for positive outcomes

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