The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole Beurkens
Kids & Family:Parenting
My guest this week is Dr. Natasha Beck
In this episode, Dr. Beck and I discuss some of the biggest offenders in terms of nutrition, food for kids, and how it impacts their brain function. As we are coming out of the pandemic, let’s take an honest look at our family’s physical and mental health–what simple changes can we implement to feel and perform at our best? We start with the basics on how to realistically improve nutrition and lifestyle, including non-toxic living, so that every family is empowered to make healthy decisions.
About Dr. Beck:
Dr. Natasha Beck is a parenting expert and founder of Dr. Organic Mommy, an online resource focused on pregnancy, parenting, and non-toxic living. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, specializing in Pediatric Neuro-psychology, and a Master's in Public Health specializing in Child and Family Health. She's also certified in leadership education and neurodevelopmental disabilities from Children's Hospital Los Angeles. From how to handle tantrums to mealtime difficulties to helping families live healthier lives, Dr. Organic Mommy aims to help every family make healthy decisions, drawing on her experience as a mom and a parenting expert. Her parenting expertise combines the use of Waldorf, Montessori, and RIE philosophies, all of which we have covered at various times on the show, tied into cognitive-behavioral and play therapy. When she's not working on Dr. Organic Mommy, Natasha is busy raising her three children, and she's got another, a fourth on the way, and her two fur babies with her husband, and serves on the board of various organizations.
Episode Timestamps:
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Dr. Beck … 00:01:12
Dr. Beck’s Background—ADHD and Effects of Diet … 00:02:48
Biggest Knowledge Gaps on Food & Lifestyle … 00:05:23
2 Biggest Offenders in “Kids Food” … 00:07:28
Chronic Health Issues Associated with Sugars and Overconsumption … 12:47
Practical Ways to Reduce Sugar … 00:16:38
Taking Baby Steps to Decrease Sugar … 00:22:33
Best Kid-Friendly Snacks to Have On-Hand … 27:20
Should You Avoid Juice? … 00:31:19
Snacks are the Easiest to Transition to Start With … 00:36:45
Preservatives, Dyes, and Chemicals Hiding In Our Food … 00:38:58
Food Additives on the Gut, Oral, Brain, and Overall Health … 00:43:32
Social Toxins Can be Worse than Chemical Ones … 00:45:35
Episode Wrap up & Resources … 00:47:00
Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens:
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