The Organic Mommy Podcast

This week we welcome Chinyelu Kunz from We Nurture Collective. She is a longtime Waldorf educator, mom of 3 and parenting coach. She helps break down what is Waldorf, what you should consider when choosing a preschool, how to handle grandparents who question your choices, and much more.

SHOW NOTES:

Addresses myths about waldorf schools

We nurture website and course: https://wenurturecollective.com/

Find We Nuture on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_nurture?igsh=bHExN3Bnc2Y3dGh6

Teaching alphabet, reading, days of the week etc

Getting Grandparents on board when they don’t understand Waldorf Education

How to handle preschool drop off when your child is not happy?

This week we welcome Chinyelu Kunz from We Nurture Collective. She is a longtime Waldorf educator, mom of 3 and parenting coach. She helps break down what is Waldorf, what you should consider when choosing a preschool, how to handle grandparents who question your choices, and much more.

SHOW NOTES:

What is Waldorf?

What is Waldorf Education and the involvement of the family

What is the difference between Waldorf and Montessori

Why play is the precursor to academia

What is contributing to the amount of anger and anxiety in children?

How rhythm and predictability play an important role in Waldorf and how you can bring that to your home

How you can bring Waldorf into your home without going to the school

Find We Nuture on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_nurture?igsh=bHExN3Bnc2Y3dGh6

Chinyelu Kunz's Website (We Nurture Collective): https://wenurturecollective.com/

A little bit of background on how Dr. Organic Mommy came to be, how Dr. Natasha started her non-toxic journey, how this podcast came to be, what we should call the podcast, Bang-gate, the comments about Natasha's bangs, and more.

We are joined this week by pediatric psychologist, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart for a part 2! She helps us unravel the complexities of ADHD, from recognizing the signs and getting an accurate diagnosis to exploring various treatment options. We discuss the pros and cons of medication versus non-medication treatments and how you and your family can make informed decisions about managing ADHD and improving executive functioning skills.

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Magnesium flakes - https://amzn.to/3WxXO6k

Evening Primrose Oil - https://mountainroseherbs.com/evening-primrose-oil

We are joined this week by pediatric psychologist, Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart. She helps us unravel the complexities of ADHD, from recognizing the signs and getting an accurate diagnosis to exploring various treatment options. We discuss the pros and cons of medication versus non-medication treatments and how you and your family can make informed decisions about managing ADHD and improving executive functioning skills.

Links:

Cod liver oil - https://amzn.to/46hQJKg

Omega 3s - https://thisisneeded.com/products/womens-omega-3

Zinc - https://amzn.to/3LAS1qq

Magnesium flakes - https://amzn.to/3WxXO6k

Evening Primrose Oil - https://mountainroseherbs.com/evening-primrose-oil

We dive into the essential tips and strategies for successful potty training. We cover the ideal age to start, the signs of readiness, how to introduce the concept, how to plan for it, how to handle nighttime potty training, what to do about bedwetting, and everything in between! We answer all of your potty training questions.

Link: Dr Organic Mommy FREE potty training guide: https://www.drorganicmommy.com/blog/potty-training

Dr. Natasha Beck outlines the ways you can start to foster independence in your children. We break down the appropriate ages for paying for things, walking alone, taking on new responsibilities, and learning to manage their time. It is not too late to get started on this. We answer the question: Is sleepaway camp a necessary tool in fostering independence? Is that the only way to get your kids to learn how to be responsible on their own?

Links:

4:14 - Progression of Knives: https://www.drorganicmommy.com/blog/progression-of-knives-natasha-beck

24:37 Hunt Gather Parent Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/198214968X/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_SA70HARVBWQTAK4XK622?linkCode=ml1&tag=dr.organmommy-20

How often should parents be checking their children, especially if ticks are more prevalent and staying out longer? What’s the protocol? What should we be using on ourselves? What should we be using on our kids? What do we need to know about the prevalence of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses? We talk to one of the leading tick experts in the country.

Rebecca Osborn is a vectorborne disease epidemiologist with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. As an epidemiologist, she tracks and studies human cases of diseases spread by ticks, mosquitoes, and other vectors, and also conducts outreach to the public and health care providers on disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. She also coordinates environmental surveillance of vectorborne infections in ticks and mosquitoes, and tracks infections in domestic animals and wildlife. Rebecca has a Masters of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and has been working as a vectorborne disease epidemiologist for 8 years. Prior to her current role as an epidemiologist, Rebecca worked as a microbiologist studying Borrelia bacteria and Blastomyces fungi, and also as a wildlife health biologist conducting disease surveillance in wild bird and mammal populations.

Links:

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This week we interview the leading expert in water filtration. Nathan from Water Techniques.

In the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, few factors are as important as maintaining proper hydration. Water plays a pivotal role in digesting food, eliminating waste, and supporting the optimal functioning of every cell in our bodies. Additionally, adequate hydration contributes to the regulation of blood pressure and supports a well-functioning lymphatic system. Nevertheless, it's important to recognize that not all water is of equal quality. To ensure that we consume clean water enriched with essential minerals, it is often necessary to invest in a reliable water filter.

https://www.watertechniques.com

This week, we chat with holistic pediatrician Elisa Song, MD. We discuss signs that you or your child may have a leaky gut, how a leaky gut can impact your child's brain function, and how to navigate leaky gut, antibiotics, probiotics, prebiotics, and all the supplements. Plus, we cover teaching our kids how to be savvy, empowered patients so they can make choices that serve their health.

Show links:

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DR ELISA SONG INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/healthykids_happykids/

DR ELISA SONG’S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Kids-Happy-Integrative-Pediatricians/dp/0358751179/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13Y94I70PXPSR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wwygBWdikeWfMpfAJKBmiCVXyZKBX2pgOnVcwfRRIpfGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.unGvUw8Zj91VhKZuI9vlwiH750h-3Hs_COpmAP0ulvI&dib_tag=se&keywords=elisa+song+healthy+happy+kids&qid=1717977992&sprefix=ELISA+SONG+%2Caps%2C1849&sr=8-1