Treating fevers in kids, when to worry, and why fevers are actually a good thing. Plus, we discuss flu shots, alternatives to acetaminophen, and how phones/screens are messing up our kids' brains.  

I welcome Dr. Paul Thomas to the show. Dr. Paul is a best selling author & holistic pediatrician with a huge practice. Dr. Paul is committed to helping parents make informed and proactive decisions about their children's health and well-being.

Show Notes: https://imsimplyadad.com/DrPaul

While most docs believe acetaminophen is safe, there is compelling research that shows this popular drug comes with great risks. Children given acetaminophen are more likely to develop autism, ADHD, lowered IQ, & more.

My guest is Dr. William Parker. He & his team of researchers from Harvard & Duke conducted a critical review on the safety of acetaminophen in children.

Dr. Parker now believes acetaminophen is likely driving the autism epidemic.

Show Notes: https://imsimplyadad.com/parker

Frequent illness, GI distress, moodiness, and brain fog are just a few symptoms that can be caused by candida overgrowth.

If you or your kids get sick easily, have a lot of GI issues, or battle things like eczema, thrush, or yeast infections candida might be behind it. It can also cause things like brain fog, dizziness, sleep issues, extreme food cravings, & chronic fatigue.

We discuss the signs & symptoms, the best diet for candida, and how to treat it.

Show Notes: http:/imsimplyadad.com/paula

How to make fermented foods and Traditional Cooking. In this episode, we chat about traditional cooking methods such as soaking, sprouting, and fermenting.

We also discuss why we should even worry taking extra time to prepare food as our grandparents did. We also talk about making fermented foods like kombucha, kefir, and sauerkraut, and fermented foods you can buy from the store.

Show Notes: http:/imsimplyadad.com/Wardee

Lyme disease mimics over 300 diseases which is where it gets the nickname "The Great Imitator". If you or a family member have chronic health issues and aren't getting any answers, it may just be Lyme Disease.

We discuss the symptoms, diet, testing, and treatment of Lyme disease. We also discuss why the average parent should care about Lyme, acute vs.chronic Lyme, and we touch on prevention as well.

Show Notes: http://imsimplyadad.com/nicola

Raising happier and more resilient kids through mindfulness. On today's show we talk all about mindfulness and how it can help both us parents and our kids better manage stress and live happier lives.

My guest today is Dr. Chris Willard. Dr. Chris is an expert in teaching kids and teens how to be more present and mindful. Dr. Willard is a Harvard educator, author, and therapist.

Dr Willard and I discuss the benefits of mindfulness, how and why to teach our kids to be more mindful, and Dr Willard also shares several exercises that we can use with our families.  

We can all be more mindful just by applying these simple ideas and practices into our everyday lives.

The show notes will be at imsimplyadad.com/chris

Gut health, healing diets, and overcoming autism: This week's episode all about the remarkable improvements you can see when you heal an unhealthy gut.

You'll hear one Mom's incredible story of healing her daughter's gut and overcoming autism. Along the way we discuss different healing diets including the GFCF (gluten free casein free) GAPS, and Keto. We also define what exactly gut health means, and we touch on picky eating.

Show Notes: http:/ImSimplyaDad.com/CARA

Keto for kids, overcoming keto flu, and how to do keto right are some of the topics we discuss on this episode. Keto has become quite the trend for weight loss, but the ketogenic diet can also boost your energy levels and brain power.

Show notes: http:/imsimplyadad.com/Maria

In this episode, I am welcoming 2 experts on the ketogenic diet. Maria and Craig Emmerich are the husband and wife team behind keto-adapted.com and mariamindbodyhealth.com.

Maria and Craig define keto for us and how it is different than a low carb diet. We also discuss keto for kids, getting your spouse on board, overcoming keto flu, and some of the foods you can eat on keto. 

Save yourself time, boost your kid's self confidence, and spend quality time with them while still getting things done around the house. Sound too good to be true? It's not.

This is what teaching your kids to cook can do for your family. Kids can be a big help in the kitchen if you take the time to teach them how to cook.

I welcome Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship, and we talk about how and why we should get kids involved in the kitchen.

Show Notes: ImSimplyaDad.com/katie

Free Knife Skills Class

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How to safely use essential oils for sleep, anxiety, stress and more. Plus, we chat about how essential oils are made and why the cheaper oils you buy from box stores are often adulterated.

I was a loyal customer of Young Living Oils for years. However, I have recently switched to an equally good company who offers high quality essential oils for less.

My guest on this episode is Retha Nesmith, certified aromatherapist from Plant Therapy, and she tells us how Plant Therapy ensures they produce a high quality product that we parents can feel good about using for our families.

More from Plant Therapy at

http://imsimplyadad.com/planttherapy

Show Notes:

http://imsimplyadad.com/Retha