Raising Healthy Families with Moms Meet and KIWI

Summertime and the living is not always as easy as you think! Between managing the kids being home, vacation planning, and so much more, there's a lot going on this time of year. We’re kicking off our first episode of season four with our tips and stories about budgeting for trips, summer safety, summer activities, and everything in between. 

The mental health toll the pandemic has taken on our children is not something to take lightly. It’s important for parents to know the signs and signals kids give when they are struggling, and support them through the ups and downs. Hear from Dr. Joanne Frederick, a licensed professional mental health counselor, about how parents can listen and understand their children through the mental and emotional challenges they may face. 

Race, gender, and consent are important to discuss with our kids but they can be hard conversations to navigate as parents. We’re joined by Dr. Melissa Robinson-Brown, a licensed clinical psychologist, to talk about the importance of teaching our kids these topics. We dig deeper into intersectionality, how we as parents can address tough topics with our kids, parenting from a place of curiosity, and so much more. 

It’s easy to feel powerless in the face of climate change. With the constant bombardment of information it can be hard to know what the right actions are to take. In this episode, hear from the executive director of Project Drawdown, Dr. Jonathan Foley, about the many ways carbon drawdown is being used to fight the climate crisis. We’re digging into what that means, ways we as parents can help, everyday scientific solutions, and more.

As parents, our children tend to be a focal point of our lives, and when we have spouses and partners sometimes those relationships get neglected. Hear from Jonathan Douglass, a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in marriage and relationships, about the importance of intentional connection with your partner. Plus, stick around till the end as we invite his wife, and our Chief Mom Ambassador, Annie Douglass on to hear how they make their marriage thrive with three kids and two busy careers.

Each journey to motherhood is unique. Join us as we share our stories and talk about the many ups and downs and considerations that go into creating a family. We hope through sharing we can all feel a little more connected in our community, especially when the bumps in the road can feel so isolating.

* Trigger Warning * In this session, we talk about adoption, fertility treatments, IVF, miscarriage, and pregnancy. We know these are very personal and sensitive conversations that can be hard for some to listen to.

Keeping kids active and engaged can be a challenge, especially during the winter months in the snowier, colder parts of the world. Making sure your kids get the daily exercise they need is crucial to support their health and development. Hear from board-certified pediatrician Dr. Cherie Chu about her recommendations on this and more. She shares how to keep kids active year-round, the importance of exercise at every age, and how to instill lifelong healthy habits to help kids grow and thrive.

It’s in our waterways, food, and even our bodies. Now more than ever, we need to take steps to solve the environmental crisis that is plastic. In this episode, hear from Plastic Oceans CEO, Julie Andersen, about the dramatic impact of plastic pollution and what you can do to help. Fighting against plastic pollution is crucial for the wellbeing of our planet and directly affects all of our health.

The holidays can be overwhelming for moms, and trying to manage all of the expectations can be tricky, even for the most experienced of parents. Learn how you can navigate this time of year with less stress from Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco. She shares her tips on how moms can alleviate some of this pressure and have a healthier and more magical holiday season.

Here come the holidays, and with them, plenty of sugary treats. Involving your kids in these sweet traditions is one of the best parts of the season, but sometimes the amount of sugar we eat can get out of control. Hear from registered dietitian Carolyn Williams about how to create healthier holiday meals, keep tabs on your kids’ sugar intake, and more during this magical and delicious time of year.