Depression and anxiety are plaguing our children, and stress is often a root cause...what can we do about it?
Whether we actually live stressful lives or simply stress ourselves out (or social media plays a role in over-stimulating our amygdala and fight or flight response), there's no doubt in my mind that Americans are experiencing stress, and are not all that great at dealing with it.
And it's showing in our children!
Past guest, Dr. Kelly Brogan, said, "Children are our sentinels," when something is wrong. With 1/3 of teens reporting anxiety and 9-13% clinically depressed, it's time to listen up. But what can we do to help our kids be more resistant to depression and anxiety?
This week's guest, nutritionist Jess Sherman, has a great answer, and it's all about increasing their RESILIENCY.
In this interview, we'll talk about:
- Why even great schools aren't able to fully tap into kids' brilliance and potential
- Removing roadblocks to resilience (including food!)
- Why self-regulation is critical to resilience, and some factors that interfere with kids being able to self-regulate
- Foods that parents need to be aware of for best school performance
- How to get kids on board with healthy food
If you love what Jess has to say join the workshop we're doing together about picky eating and stress!
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Resources for Reducing Stress in Kids
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