The Organic Nanny S Guide To Raising Healthy Kids

Who needs a spoonful of sugar to make the medicine go down when professional nanny Barbara Rodriguez has tips to make the medicine go away? In The Organic Nanny's Guide to Raising Healthy Kids, Rodriguez shows parents some simple lifestyle changes that can help them dramatically improve the well-being of their children. As a nanny, Rodriguez has seen some disturbing trends -- toxic foods, childhood obesity, insomnia, and a lack of communication between parents and children. Her advice? Nutritious food and natural remedies to resolve chronic health and behavior issues. The Organic Nanny's Guide to Raising Healthy Kids will help parents put their children on a more natural track and give them a childhood to remember.

The official guide to organic parenting for the toddler stage and beyond?from the author of Green Babies, Sage Moms. Green living starts at home?where small changes can vastly improve family life. When little ones start exploring, parents want to give them a healthy, green world?at home, at school, and beyond. Jam-packed with helpful, money-saving advice, this book includes sections on: ? Eco-friendly toys, home repairs, holidays, and birthdays ? Pesticides?on the lawn and in food ? How to get a school to go green ? What to ban from house and garden ? What?s really in a food label ? Breaks for Mother Earth?going green while saving green ? And much more! With tips that will actually save parents money, this guide shows them how to go green while protecting both their children and the planet their children will inherit.

It's no secret that kids are sicker than ever before. Many of us are aware and see the need for change, but knowing and doing are two different things. And if life wasn't stressful enough already, a Pandemic has challenged our ability to adapt, to communicate, and to parent. A panic about infection and the strength of our immune system has set in. Our search for answers has intensified. With so much information out there, many of us have become confused. Well fret no more. In this book, I outline simple actionable steps to keep your children protected from chronic disease and viral illnesses.

“Paige Wolf provides truths, tips, and mom-to-mom advice on how to go green without going insane in this humorous must-read.” —Pregnancy & Newborn From BPA in baby bottles and asbestos in crayons to misleading “natural” labels—even the most steadfast parent can be driven to frustration. Lighthearted yet authoritative, Spit That Out! cuts through the information overload, sorts cloth from disposable, and empowers readers to make simple but impactful changes. Featuring real life anxieties and advice from celebrities like Alysia Reiner and Kaitlin Olson, to activists such as Robyn O’Brien and Stacy Malkan, to everyday super moms, Paige Wolf assures you that you aren’t alone. Hot-button topics include food, toys, breast milk and diapers, clothing, the hidden toxins in schools, and how to spot greenwashing from a mile away. This “realistic guide to keeping your kids safe and healthy” is bursting with valuable advice on green vacations, how to handle unsupportive friends and family, and how to be green on a budget (People). “Read this book!” —Alysia Reiner, actress, Orange is the New Black “A drastic alternative to my original plan for my son’s safety—keeping him in a plastic bubble!” —Tammy Pescatelli, wife, mother, comedian, exhausted “Wolf offers practical suggestions for both managing your house and managing your emotions when you feel overwhelmed.” —Apartment Therapy “For readers seeking advice on how to ditch guilt and be proactive when it comes to making healthy choices for their children, Wolf’s book ought to become the go-to guide.” —Publishers Weekly “Candid and humorous . . . a clear and comprehensive guide to navigating debates, understanding risks, and making informed decisions.” —Treehugger

Conscious Parenting is a great resource for parents seeking advice on optimal vegan nutrition and the importance of unplugging and having quiet time in nature for today's children. Anchored by extensive research on the importance of diet and environment by the world's leading authority on spiritual nutrition, the book is packed with advice and information to help you • choose authentic, organic, vegan food for optimal health; • support your child's emotional, social, and mental development; • counter the effects of environmental toxins and harmful media; • and create a nurturing environment for your child's spiritual growth. Table of Contents (Preview) Chapter 1: The Role of the Alive Parent / The Role of the Alive Child Chapter 2: Creating an Alive Environment / Six Foundations for Spiritual Life / The Sevenfold Peace Chapter 3: Perspectives on Support for the Alive Child According to Stages of Development Chapter 4: Supporting the Child's Physical Development / Living Foods for the Living Body / The Vegan, Live-Food Solution is Safe / A New Look at Transitioning from Eating Flesh Food / Don't Eat the Fish / Don't Pig Out / Poultry Problems Chapter 5: Why Authentic, Vegan, Organic Food? / Organic Foods / Organic Veganic Farming / Pesticide Pestilence / Protect Yourself Against Food Chemicalization / Genetically Engineered Foods / Irradiated Foods: Another Biohazard / Go Organic / The Low-Sugar Piece to the Whole Food Puzzle / Natural Low Sugar and No Sugar Sweeteners / Minerals and Children: Precious Gems / Children Need Dietary Fats / Protein for Growing Bodies/ Is a Plant-Sourced Diet Safe for Children? / But Children Don't Like Healthy Food? Soy What? And Other Vegan Foods to Be Wary Of Chapter 6: Holistic Veganism Chapter 7: Supporting the Child's Emotional Development / Living Foods and Freeing Up Emotions / Listening to How the Child Feels about Eating Animals / Thoughts, Emotions, and the Preparation of Food / Self-Esteem Chapter 8: Supporting the Child's Social Development / Living Foods and the Child's Social Development / Positive Socialization within the Home / Peaceful Conflict Resolution / Other Opportunities for Positive Socialization / Have You Ever Heard of the Candy Fairy? Chapter 9: Supporting the Child's Mental Development / Movement and the Mind / Childhood Depression / Nature and Learning / Emotional Safety and Learning / Deficient Diet and Mental Degeneration / Living Nutrition for the Living Brain / "Vitamin-O" (Oxygen) / Water / Food for Thought /The Mythological Dangers of High Cholesterol and High Fat / Health Dangers of Low Cholesterol / The Importance of Omega-3s for Health / Media Affects on the Child's Mind / The Harmful Effects of Pornography Chapter 10: Synergistic Toxicity of Brain and Body / The Great Vaccine Question for Parents Who Value Alive and Conscious Children: What To Do? / Gluten / Marijuana: Toxicity to the Brain / Fluoride: Toxicity to the Brain and Body / EMFs and Our Children's Brains / Perspectives on Dairy Chapter 11: Supporting the Child's Spiritual Development / Spiritual Nutrition for Childhood / Supporting the Spirit of the Child with Silence / Imagination / Meaningful Work /Wisdom Teachings / Music/ Chapter 12: Recipes for Children / Resources for Holistic Parenting

In the busy world we live in, families are finding it increasingly difficult to sustain a healthy lifestyle, schedule time for the family to exercise, and on top of that, cook healthy and nutritional meals at home within a budget. The Busy Parent's Guide to Raising Super Healthy Kids will explain how, as a parent and as a family, you can interact with your child and lead by example. Follow the easy daily exercises that can be done either in the home or garden, and use the food plans to help you structure your day and your week, and be able to provide tasty, healthy food for your kids. You will be surprised at how easy your busy life will become and how, by following the extensive and well set out program, you and your kids will be able to enjoy a happy, healthy, and fit lifestyle.

Parents, do you want to help your children lead active, healthy lives? Do you want to learn more about nutrition? This guide will help you. As the most important influence in your child's life, you can't afford to miss it.

Engaging, practical, and filled with quick tips, this is a must read for the busy parent trying to navigate the challenging world of kids and food.