The Full Bloom Podcast - body-positive parenting for a more embodied and inclusive next generation - S3 Ep55: Parenting during pandemic, with Becky Kennedy, PhD

S3 Ep55: Parenting during pandemic, with Becky Kennedy, PhD

04/08/20 • 52 min

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The Full Bloom Podcast - body-positive parenting for a more embodied and inclusive next generation

Our friend, clinical psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy (aka Dr. Becky At Home), joined us for a much-needed conversation about what we’re all wondering — how in the world do we parent through a pandemic? She offers an amazing balance of compassion, nonjudgmental curiosity, pragmatic advice and examples, and her perspective as both a child development specialist and fellow imperfect mother. We hope you’re all hanging in there, and that you can take something out of this episode to help you navigate this difficult time.
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S3 Ep54: How do I help my kid with stress eating? with A. Janet Tomiyama, PhD

We’re joined by health psychologist Dr. A. Janet Tomiyama this week to respond to a listener’s question about her child stress eating every afternoon after school. (And in these stressful times, this question feels more timely than ever!) What is stress eating, and how should we approach it as parents? We learn about Dr. Tomiyama’s research findings, explore how the research applies to real life, and identify strategies for coping with stress that kids and parents alike can put into practice today.
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S3 Ep55: "Mom, I'm a vegan now," with Julie Nowak, M.Ed.

Activist and educator Julie Nowak joins us to discuss food justice and body positivity. She helps us respond to a question from a listener concerned about her daughter’s new veganism and its possible connection to body image concerns. We explore the intersection between food/environmental activism and body positivity — and where there is room for both movements to incorporate the ideas of the other. We also discuss warning signs for orthorexia and Julie’s advice for parents about engaging your kids in conversations about intersectional food justice.
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