Helpful Tips for the Kids

1.       Remove artificial food dyes

Colors such as yellow dye No5, yellow No 6, Red dye 40, blue No1 have known dangers and may increase hyperactivity, learning impairment, irritability and aggressiveness in humans. Read the ingredients and please avoid them from your childrens diet. Dyes are often found in candy, ice cream, cereals, and baked goods with coloring. Look for natural dyes such as turmeric, beets, spirulina.

2.       Stop the negative food talk

As parents we must be mindful of what attitude they have towards new foods. If we want our children to get a spectrum of nutrients, we have to get excited around new foods and the color variety of vegetables. Sadly, most adults today do not eat vegetables (learned behavior). Try your best to not repeat the same cycle with your youngsters. Avoid saying phrases like, “that looks disgusting” around foods that are very nutritious. Your children are listening and they will often follow their parents attitude towards new foods, spices, and flavors.

3.       Decrease electronics

Children’s brains are most susceptible to radio frequencies emitted from electronics connected to the internet. Also it’s important to limit your children’s use from staring at Blue light (screens) all day long. If they are playing games on the phone, switch to airplane mode so as to not be emitting frequency. Unplug the wifi router at night when not in use and keep wifi routers furthest away from all bedrooms.

4.       Decrease sugar load

Juices and sports drinks have become staples in our children’s diets. Become aware that an 8oz juice box is loaded with 20-30g of sugar (5-6 Tablespoons). Swap the juices for electrolyte tablets such as NUUN (non caffeinated) to be added to filtered water.

5.       Sleep on a timely schedule

A consistent schedule will keep your child well rested and refreshed. Magnesium is an important mineral most children with sleep issues are deficient in. Add Epsom salt to your child’s bath and utilize magnesium lotion down the spine and legs.

6.       Address their emotions appropriately. Great Language alternatives to use.

Calm down——How can I help you 

Stop Crying —— I can see this is hard for you

You’re ok—— Are you ok?

Be quiet——Can you use a softer voice?

Don’t Hit—— Please be gentle

Stop Yelling —— Take a deep breath then tell me what happened

Don’t get upset——It’s ok to feel sad

That’s enough——Do you need a hug?

7.       Start the morning off right

Children need protein along with good fats for brain health to start their day. Switch out the processed wheat cereals for Sprouted grain cereals, oatmeal with full fat coconut milk and ghee, along with veggie scrambles and cute little egg muffins.