#happyhealthykids Tag

September to December is the season when we are simply doing too much! With that, and the changing weather and light, many families find themselves getting sick. In today’s episode, Jennie continues her discussion about the Season of Indulgence, with a focus on sleep and...

Do you want your kids to be able to celebrate HALLOWEEN, but don't want to deal with the overwhelm of all the parties, candy and chaos of the season?  In today’s episode, Jennie gives families guidance on how to navigate this fun, childhood holiday, so...

Is your teenager struggling with acne? In this episode, Jennie discusses some of the causes of acne in our teens and shares impactful ideas to help them heal and prevent future breakouts.       Additional Links for This Week's Episode: Phyla - Live Probiotic Acne Care.  https://phyla.com/en-ca/pages/technology Ther-Biotic Complete...

In today's episode, Jennie talks about how to stay as healthy as possible in preparation for the inevitable cold and flu season - or as she calls it: The Season of Indulgence! Tune in to get ideas and tools to help your whole family navigate...

The message of this short but powerful podcast is simple - Parents, Put Your Phones Down! Jennie gives all of us a strong reminder of why it is so important to focus on our children, not our technology, and why we need to set an example...

In this episode, Jennie addresses the all-important issue of sleep. She looks at the key pillars to have in place to help get a child to go to sleep easily, and to help them to sleep through the night.       Additional Links for This Week's Episode:   Cosleeping: Cultural...

Today Jennie shares the essential things parents need to cover if they are being told their child has an ADD & ADHD diagnosis, or if they are concerned that their child has ADD or ADHD. These basic check points are important before deciding if the...

In today’s episode, Jennie imparts some wise advice about how to welcome a new baby into the family to make the transition easier and sweeter for both the siblings and parents.         ...

In this episode, Jennie shares some thoughts on why it is important to try to avoid having a c-section and some key things you can do to set yourself up for a vaginal birth. If you have to have a c-section, Jennie discusses some important...

In this episode, Jennie discusses the important reasons why she never recommends milk for our babies & children. She shares the history and ‘other’ ingredients in milk & gives parents the information they need to educate themselves and family members who insist that milk is...

In today's episode, Jennie helps parents understand some of the possible causes of constipation in babies under 1 year old and shares invaluable ideas for regulating their digestive system to function optimally.     Additional links for this week’s episode: The Simply Pediatrics Podcast Episode - Milk https://youtu.be/k0Gzgi8y8rw?si=uJ5BHLVJS4mA_Q0Z   The Simply Pediatrics...

In today's episode, Jennie teaches listeners about the basics of cough in our children. She covers the different varieties of cough, what they mean, and she shares insightful ideas, useful tools and powerful remedies for families to heal them.     Additional links for this week’s episode: Home Remedies...

In this episode, Jennie discusses what constipation is, what the causes are, and natural solutions for relieving it, for your children ages 1 year old and over.   Additional information from this week's episode:   Treating Children’s Constipation Naturally: Move Over Miralax https://avivaromm.com/7-steps-kids-constipation-naturally/ Recommended Products: TummEase™ Kids https://tinyurl.com/bdbren54 NDF Pooper https://tinyurl.com/37spd2fh ...

Today, Jennie shares her passionate thoughts, and some powerful science, about the impact of kids using screens, specifically those under the age of 12.     Additional information and notes from today's episode:   If I Could Be Anything…. https://simplypediatrics.com/dear-parents-please-read-this/ Constant Craving: How Digital Media Turned Us All Into Dopamine Addicts...

In today's episode, Jennie discusses how to prevent your child becoming a picky eater, and shares some insightful information on how to remedy the situation if they already reject certain foods.     Additional information and notes from today's episode: https://simplypediatrics.com/dealing-with-picky-eaters/...

In today's episode, Jennie shares helpful ideas for tackling meals and meal preparation for families.     Additional information and notes from today's episode: Book Recommendation: Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids Author: Kim John Payne...

Today, Jennie answers some of the most common questions she is asked by families at their pre-birth appointments and gives parents some key things to consider before, and in preparation for, the birth of their child.     Additional information and notes from today's episode:   What Is the Bradley...

Today, Jennie discusses the facts behind her mission to educate parents about the dangers of screens for all children, with a focus in this episode on children over the age of 12.     Additional information and notes from today's episode:   Generation Alpha Is Causing Problems for Teachers https://tinyurl.com/946r6839...

In today's episode, Jennie discusses how to optimize your children - kindergarten-aged through teenagers - and how we can get the best for them each day.     Additional information and notes from today's episode:   6 Reasons Children Need to Play Outside.    https://tinyurl.com/yna6n8up   The Importance of Outdoor Play for...