Nutrition and Behavior

Inclusion Matters welcomes Dr. Kris Gendreau back to our program. She has 32 years’ experience as a pediatrician supporting healthy development of young children. Our conversation focuses on the connection between the foods a child eats and their behaviors. Join the conversation and check out these helpful resources that she shared during the episode. (Length 24:22)

🌟Additional Resources:

📱 Start Solids with Confidence - Solid Starts App

🔗 healthychildren.org - Nutrition

📖 Healthy Kids Happy Kids - By: Elisa Song, MD
(Helpful Hint: This isn’t about having a “perfect diet.” Even small changes can make a big difference. Talking with children about how foods make them feel builds self-awareness, which can support regulation and help them feel better in their bodies.)

Topics:

Challenging behavior, Child development, Family, Health and safety

Language:

English

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The Medical Side of Behavioral Concerns

In this episode Pediatrician, Dr. Kris Gendreau joins us to discuss the ways a child’s pediatrician can help decipher behaviors that may challenge. She notes that behaviors can tell us that a child may be uncomfortable in their body, either due to external factors or internal factors and the pediatrician can dig deeper to decern what may be the cause. Listen to learn more!

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Topics:

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Language:

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The Nervous System and Behavior

Inclusion Matters welcomes Dr. Kris Gendreau back to our program. She has 32 years’ experience as a pediatrician supporting healthy development of young children. In this episode, our conversation focuses on the mind/body connection and the way the nervous system influences behavior. Join the conversation and check out these helpful resources that she shared during the episode. (Length: 22:49)

🌟Additional Resources:
🔗 Cosmic Kids Yoga
🔗 Sesame Street: Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular!
📱 Insight Timer App: The Magic Blanket - Feel Safe, Loved & Ready to Sleep (Helpful Hint: Use a small bluetooth speaker to avoid smartphones in the room)
🔗 Guide to Using Sesame Street’s Mindfulness Practices

Topics:

Challenging behavior, Child development, Family, Health and safety

Language:

English