Parenting Stress is a Public Health Crisis! We weren’t meant to raise children alone. For most of history, parenting was shared — not isolated. Swipe through to learn more...
Throwing Up? What Actually Helps- NaturallyVomiting is common in childhood and is often caused by viral stomach bugs, food reactions,motion sickness, teething, or emotional upset.Most cases are short-lived and can be supported safely at home with gentle remedies and hydration.Read more to learn Jennie's recommendations...
Croup Care at Home A Gentle, Natural Guide for Parents ...
“When parents and babies sleep together, their heart rates, brain waves, sleep states, oxygen levels, temperature, and breathing influence one another.” “Families who choose to cosleep beyond infancy but worry it makes children overly dependent can relax. On average, children who bedshare do tend to transition...
Homeopathy Basics Swipe through each graphic for information about using Homeopathy. ...
Eczema is tricky and can be a truly debilitating illness for both the child suffering from it, and for their family. In today’s episode, Jennie shares helpful information to guide parents on their journey to figuring out why their child is experiencing eczema. She explains some of...
In today’s episode, Jennie discusses tongue ties - a big topic of conversation for parents of newborns in particular. Often over diagnosed, Jennie outlines her levels of concern with tongue ties and her thoughts on when they might actually be an issue. LINKS FOR THIS WEEK'S...
A Gentle, Whole-Child Approach for Families...
In today’s episode, Jennie shares some of her favorite products and her recommendations for which essentials to keep on hand to help your children if they come down with the first signs of illness. These are things that Jennie truly loves, finds incredibly helpful, and...
HERBAL TEA DOSING FOR CHILDRENA Simple Guide for ParentsHerbal teas can be a gentle and effective way to support children during illness — especially for digestion, coughs, colds, sleep, and calming the nervous system. Children don’t need adult-strength teas. Smaller, diluted amounts work beautifully.General Rules...
This episode is for the many families who are dealing with children with chronic childhood conditions - constant and recurring issues like ear infections, stomach aches, stuffy noses, eczema, asthma, sore throat, rashes, constipation, diarrhea, developmental delays, focus/ADD/ADHD….and more. Learn what Jennie recommends to parents...
For all you lucky parents who are going somewhere on a plane with your children, in this episode, Jennie addresses how to stay healthy while traveling - during the journey and at your destination. Happy Travels! ...
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...
What is UMCKA? Commonly found in the cold and flu section of your favorite health food store (and often in traditional pharmacies), this potent plant is recognized for its anti-infective and antiviral properties. Umcka, or pelargonium sidoides, is also known as the South African geranium. Known For: ...
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...
With summer sports starting up here in New York for high school and travel athletes, here is some important information reminding PARENTS AND THEIR ATHLETES to be mindful of the subtle signs of concussions. Concussions in Teen Athletes: What You Need to Know Concussions are brain injuries...
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...
One evening, a teacher was reviewing her students’ journals while her husband sat nearby, completely absorbed in his phone. He was scrolling, tapping, laughing — lost in his screen. She made her way through each notebook until she reached the last one… and suddenly, her hands...
GingerGinger is a natural remedy that helps with nausea and upset stomach. It's best given as a tea or liquid extract (tincture), especially when blended with other soothing herbs like fennel and peppermint. FennelFennel helps ease gas, cramping, and bloating by relaxing the digestive muscles. It...