Mom Driven, Doctor Aligned

At this point in the pandemic, most folks are feeling the effects of extended isolation. Spending the vast majority of time at home for months on end takes its toll, especially on kids and teenagers who are used to spending ample amounts of time with their peers. So how do we ensure that their social and emotional development continues while most children are attending school remotely? Dr. Trenna Sutcliffe of the Sutcliffe Clinic joins us today to share her favorite methods for encouraging healthy emotional learning, which is just as vital as keeping up with an academic curriculum. Learning tools that support emotional regulation, healthy self-image, and a strong sense of empathy are best modeled and encouraged by parents first and foremost, and being home provides abundant opportunities to tune into your child’s needs, spend quality time together and play a part in their emotional development through setting positive examples. Listen in and learn specific ways to implement behavior modification and social-emotional growth that will benefit your child well into adulthood.  If there are topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming episodes, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a message here.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast  or visit us on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes “These skills start developing during infancy. They develop all through childhood.” [02:36] “Kids will do 10% of what you tell them to do, and they will do 90% of what they see. So it’s really important for parents to model the behavior that they want [kids] to have.” [07:42] “The thing that [kids] want most from their parents is attention, above anything else.” [15:51]   Big Ideas  Understanding the five pillars of social-emotional learning. [01:26] The ways that sheltering at home impacts social-emotional learning, and how to ensure your children are still able to progress in these areas despite social distancing. [03:33] Taking the positive parenting approach, and how the PRIDE acronym can help with that. [09:44]

Though it may not be making big headlines, we are in the midst of a children’s health crisis. More kids are experiencing high blood pressure, and a host of other issues, than ever before. In addition, the global pandemic has left one in four children with food insecurity, meaning it’s impossible to know where their next meal will come from. Couple that with the fact that 30 million kids depend on school meals for breakfast and lunch, and it becomes clear that the descent into the common use of processed foods is a major culprit in the decline of children’s health.  A cause close to Dr. Greene’s heart, Eat Real works to transform the health of kids and the planet by making a return to wholesome, real foods. CEO Nora LaTorre joins us today to share why nutrition is one of the most overlooked aspects of health, and how we can change that. Eat Real is actively working to shift the health trajectory by making nutrition accessible to everyone, and you can help them in reaching their goals! If there are topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming episodes, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a message here.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast  or visit us on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes “Whenever you look at a child, everything you see is either built out of the food that they eat, or built out of the food that mom ate when expecting. And so it’s the building block of their life, it’s the fuel for what they do, it’s the ingredients and medicines for repairing their body. It’s really central to health.” [01:05] “How kids eat during childhood changes how long they’re likely to live. What a gift it is to give kids what I call nutritional intelligence.” [02:37] “It is possible for schools to fix the state of school food and move from [the] very processed food that’s happened over the last 30 years back to real food.” [06:55]   Big Ideas  Why nutrition is a frequently discussed, but often undervalued, part of a child’s health and development. [01:01] The mission behind Eat Real. [03:51] Three key ways you can help support Eat Real, and children’s health at large. [08:54]   Links Health Benefits of Olive Oil Episode Picky Eaters Episode

Artisanal, handmade products have been in the spotlight for a moment now, and for good reason. There’s something extra special about holding an item that you know was forged by someone who took their time with it, taking years to perfect their craft. But what if you could support artists and those in need simultaneously? The Little Market is taking their support of global artisans to the next level. By exclusively working with women in vulnerable communities around the world, they help to create dignified work opportunities for craftspeople in need of a wider audience. Statistics show that when women can generate their own income, they are able to initiate more opportunities for safety, autonomy and education for their families. Bambini Furtuna is proud to collaborate with The Little Market to introduce a limited edition bath and bed gift set perfect for nighttime bonding moments with your children. Listen in to learn more about the mission behind this trailblazing company with a cause.   If there are topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming episodes, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a message here.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast or visit us on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes “Artisans have shared with us that as soon as women have access to their own income, domestic violence goes down and they have more rights in the community.” [04:29] “These are really hard working people who just need access to job opportunities.” [06:29]   Big Ideas  The importance of supporting talented women in vulnerable communities who just need access to a customer base in order to better support their families. [00:53] The unique and surprising differences that occur when women (versus men) are given business opportunities. [03:27] How The Little Market works to find communities to partner with. [11:30]   Links The Little Market x Bambini Furtuna Limited Edition Bath & Bed Gift Set The Little Market Holiday Gift Guide Dreamy Hush Time Gratitude Journal

Today as our guest we have Dr. Kari Nadeau, renowned physician and director of the Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research at Stanford University. With food allergy rates more than tripling in the last twenty years, many parents want to know what is contributing to this phenomenon, and what can be done to prevent and treat food allergies... Luckily there are many simple changes parents can make to help prevent them. And for those children (and adults) who do have food allergies, there are now exciting treatments to end food allergies.  And, parents, there is no reason, Dr. Nadeau reminds us, to feel guilty about food allergies.  If there are topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming episodes, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a message here.    Guest Website https://bambinifurtuna.com/   Social Media https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast  or visit us on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes “We’ve seen…the hospitalization rates [for food allergies] at least triple in the last couple of decades, and maybe even quadruple or more. It used to be that you didn’t necessarily know a child with a severe food allergy, and now most people do.” [02:18] “Nowadays in the U.S. about 1 in 13 children have a doctor’s diagnosis of food allergy. That’s two in every classroom.” [03:08] “Unfortunately, less and less people are outgrowing [allergies]. It used to be thought that 80%...of children with milk or egg allergies would grow out of it by the time they were 18, but now that’s less. Only about 50% are growing out of it, so there’s something different in our environment.” [05:29] “It really is good news in a backwards way that this [allergy] epidemic is caused by environmental changes, because that means we can make environmental changes and reverse it.” [21:36]   Big Ideas  The rise of food allergies in both children and adults, and what that means. [02:18] Looking into why allergies develop in the first place. [06:23] The importance of diversity in diet introduced early and often. [09:48]   Links The End of Food Allergy Feeding Baby Green SpoonfulOne

Cardiologist, Steven Gundry, says with levity “The only purpose of food is to get olive oil into your mouth.” Dr. Greene and Agatha don’t go that far in their praise of EVOO, but they do share their unbridled adoration of this “healthy fat” with its unparalleled polyphenol content, antioxidant function, anti-inflammatory properties, and its link to improved HDL levels and cardiovascular health. With all the amazing benefits EVOO offers, from diet to skin and hair care, it’s no wonder olive trees have been cultivated in the Mediterranean since before the dawn of the written word. They also paint a beautiful picture of the La Furtuna Estate, located in the heart of the Mediterranean, where the organic olives are grown, pressed and bottled for Bambini Furtuna.  If there are topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming episodes, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a message here.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast  or visit us on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes “Interestingly, it’s not an accident that every country in the Mediterranean basin has olive trees, because the original definition of the Mediterranean basin is the countries that support the growth of olive trees.” [05:03] “There have been studies looking at country-level consumption of olive oil and overall health, and the higher the olive oil consumption of the country in general, the higher the overall health…in particular the cardiovascular disease is better.” [07:56] “When it comes to food, one of the best things we can do is choose foods that our grandmothers would have recognized.” [12:22]   Big Ideas  Latest study on the benefits of olive oil for heart failure. [01:08] The story of La Furtuna Estate. [02:58] The many health benefits of consuming olive oil regularly. [07:56]

Whether it’s in the front of your mind or on the back burner, most people have been wondering if there’s an end to the pandemic in sight. We all want to know when we’ll be able to freely gather with family and friends once again, and when it will be safe for our children to return to school.  With over 34 million cases of COVID worldwide up until this point, Agatha and Dr. Greene take a look at current data regarding COVID rates, hospitalization, and outlooks for a vaccine in order to determine when we might be able to go about our lives without the need of a mask. While it still may take a while for that to happen, the good news is that there are a lot of things we can do to keep ourselves safe, which not only keeps us healthy, but will also contribute to the overall decline of the pandemic at large.  If there are topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming episodes, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a message here.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast    or visit us on Social Media!   https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes “They didn’t go back to the previous normal, exactly, they went to the next ‘normal.’” [01:45] “[Kids] are much less likely to be hospitalized [due to a COVID diagnosis]…about 1.7% of hospitalized people with COVID are children.” [03:45] “We get to invent this next normal. We can think about what we’ve learned that’s important to us, and how we want to get together and the things that we’re missing, and create a future that’s pretty cool.” [18:32]   Big Ideas  A look at statistics regarding rates of COVID hospitalization for children vs. adults. [02:44] Current implications if teaching in school returns to normal. [05:30] How to assess when the pandemic might end. [07:12]

September is often the time of year when people start to consider precautions for the upcoming cold and flu season. In the midst of an ongoing pandemic, many people are preoccupied with boosting their immunity; a better question might be how to optimize the immune system for peak performance.  What’s the difference, you might ask? “Boosting” immunity can send things into overdrive, while optimizing the immune system is a matter of supplying your system with the things it needs to function at its best - think whole foods, rest, and sunlight. Learn the four pillars that will keep the whole family well through cold and flu season and beyond.  If there are topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming episodes, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a message here.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast  or visit us on Social Media!   https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes  “If you think about it, the immune system is kind of like an orchestra; it’s all in harmony together. And if you just raise the volume too loud, that’s a problem.” [01:13] “What you put on your skin is equally important as what you eat.” [05:15] “We don’t want to be distracting our immune system with chemicals it doesn’t recognize right now [because that heightens immune function unnecessarily].” [05:56]   Big Ideas  Why this may not be the best time to “boost” immunity. [00:43] The four pillars to becoming more resilient against infection. [02:15]

Today we’re tackling that oh so sneaky, sneezy foe, seasonal allergies. Now more than ever it’s vital to be able to distinguish between allergies and other respiratory ailments. The likelihood of children contracting COVID-19 is extremely low, nevertheless, monitoring allergies and other symptoms ensures that your children stay as healthy as possible. Virtually unheard of until the 20th century, allergies have steadily increased as civilization has become more industrialized, and, by extension, more removed from the outdoors. The lack of exposure to bacteria and pollen from an early age actually makes it more difficult for the immune system to properly identify common pollen from a true threat. While this may sound impossible to regulate, have no fear. There are indeed many ways to mitigate allergic response, and even prevent allergies altogether. Listen as we discuss the best ways to keep your children safe and happy indoors and out.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast or visit us on Social Media!   https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Tweetables  “Telling the difference between a cold and an allergy can be really, really tricky because in some ways they’re the same thing.” [02:37] “Before about 1900, [seasonal allergies] were essentially unheard of.” [13:08] “A dog or a cat can be one of the best probiotics that there is.” [15:08] “We want kids to get exposed early on to the common things around so their body recognizes it and says, ‘Hey, this isn’t a big deal.’” [17:55]   Big Ideas  What exactly is an “allergy,” and how do we identify the difference between that and a cold?  [01:37] Recommended solutions for seasonal allergies. [06:32] Why some people have allergies and others don’t, and why the number of people with allergies is on the rise. [12:10] Knowledge is power. Take control of exposure. Support and calm the immune system. [18:46]   Links Pacifier Study https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181116083202.htm A-to-Z Guide to Allergies https://www.drgreene.com/articles/allergies-allergic-rhinitis Itchy Eyes: Allergies are Crying Out for Attention https://www.drgreene.com/itchy-eyes-allergies

Every parent has been there: their child is red in the face, wailing, inconsolable. In times like this it may seem as though nothing in the world could calm those tears of frustration. It may come as a surprise, then, that there are practices that can be applied both over time and in the moment that help children to move from a place of irritation into calm.  Enter Dr. Greene’s practice of BANG!. Applying the pillars of breathing, appreciation, nature, and giving, BANG! supports the nervous system by setting a strong foundation that enables children and adults to move more readily from the sympathetic (agitated) to parasympathetic (relaxed) states. Practiced consistently over time and with your support, your child will develop the capacity to ground and soothe themselves in even the most stressful of times.    If there are topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming episodes, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a message here.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast    or visit us on Social Media!   https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes  “It’s really hard to be agitated and thankful at the same time.” [06:41] “One of the things that really stimulates the sympathetic nervous system, the agitation, is the sense that you’re not understood, you’re not heard.” [10:38] “The brain and gut are always connected.” [17:51]   Big Ideas  How the nervous system in a young child responds to stressful events. [01:30] The concept of “BANG!” and how to soothe children experiencing stressful emotional states. [03:22] Understanding the link between emotions and gut health. [17:45]   Links Dreamy Hush Time Fussy Temper Comfort Soothing Tummy Love

Lately many parents have been spending more time at home with their kids, not only due to summer vacation, but also because regulations in the U.S. continue to encourage both children and parents to stay home as much as possible. With the new school year around the corner, many families still don’t know if schools will open at all this year. So many unknowns can cause stress for children and their families.    Terra LaRock, psychologist and mindful parenting expert of Mindful Mamas, shares some of her favorite techniques for teaching the all-important skills of identifying emotions, learning to self-regulate, and working through impulse control and conflict resolution in positive ways that build confidence and awareness in both children and their parents. Combining the Fussy Temper Comfort ritual with exercises such as the calm corner and “double dipping,” can help your children build their emotional toolkit, resulting in greater feelings of safety and communication.   If there are topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming episodes, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a message here.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast    or visit us on Social Media!   https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes “Sometimes ‘time out’ can really be associated with disappointment, and there can be some shame or guilt that’s felt by both the parent and the child.” [04:08] “Behaviors are largely a response unto a lack of skill, and just like we teach a kid how to feed themselves and bathe themselves, we also have to teach them how to notice, and how to understand, and how to communicate their feelings.” [04:39] “Mindfulness and meditation is not at all about stopping your thoughts…it’s all about changing your relationship to them.” [11:52] “You can’t regulate your children when you’re feeling disregulated.” [22:46]   Big Ideas  Terra’s background, including the philosophy behind “the calm corner.” [01:35] How to create your own calm corner at home. [03:50] The importance of mindfulness for both adults and children. [10:38]   Links Bambini Furtuna Products Mindful Mamas App

With Father’s Day just around the corner, we sat down with two of our favorite dads, former NBA star Baron Davis, and tech chair Steve Luczo, to discuss some of their favorite fatherhood rituals.  Cultivated with more intention than a habit, rituals offer the opportunity to connect more deeply with your children, whether it’s getting up early for breakfast together or writing letters to them that they can open up when they’re older. Being a parent isn’t just about being around. Learn some effective ways to “build bridges” with your children, cultivate a sense of bonding, and celebrate fatherhood in all its many forms.    If there are topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming episodes, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a message here.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast   or visit us on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes “[Rituals] are doing the same thing in a rhythm over time…and it’s about being present. It’s about connecting.” – Dr. Greene [01:53] “Forgiveness is the ultimate healing mechanism for us as parents.” – Baron Davis [05:42] “Raising your kids right, being around people you love…and taking care of the planet. That’s all that matters.” – Steve Luczo [14:28]   Big Ideas  The idea of creating a time capsule of letters for your children to open when they grow up. [05:56] The value of sports as a way of teaching discipline, teamwork and sharing. [09:30] “Building a bridge” to connect you with your child and something they’re passionate about. [19:27]

This episode was recorded before the onset of COVID-19, and has been amended to reflect current guidelines and research. Most of us can remember one time or another when our parents strongly encouraged us to “Go outside!” While they probably wanted us to burn off some kinetic energy built up throughout the school day, studies continue to show that outdoor playtime is ripe with benefits for growing children.  Even under orders to shelter in place, spending time outdoors (at a safe distance) can be extremely beneficial to both children and adults who have been cooped up inside. Not only does time spent outside improve mental development and spatial recognition, it also boosts mood, clarity of focus, and even wards away nearsightedness. If you don’t have a yard, don’t despair; getting to a nearby park or going hiking offer great opportunities to soak in all the benefits that nature has to offer!   Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast   or visit us on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes “Today the estimates are that kids spend as much as 93% of their childhood inside.” [01:31] “When people who have ADHD spend time outdoors, their symptoms tend to get better, and if it’s outdoors in nature, better yet.” [05:38] “In many ways play is kids’ work. It’s one of the best things they can do for their body, for their mind, for their social skills. It’s fabulous.” [07:52]   Big Ideas  The many benefits of vitamin D. [01:19] The surprising source of COQ10 production in humans. [03:33] The advantages of outdoor play, including mental development and spatial recognition. [04:33]   Links Vitamin D Studies Family Outdoor Activities You Can do While Social Distancing Mom Driven, Doctor Aligned Sleep Episode

When situations become tense or stressful, remembering to breathe is usually the last thing on anyone’s mind. It’s ironic, then, that this is one of the best tools to help both the body and mind reset, calming the senses and taking us out of fight or flight response.  Agatha and Dr. Greene sit down to chat with health and wellness enthusiast Hilaria Baldwin. A mother, yoga instructor and co-host of the Mom Brain podcast, Hilaria shares some of the practices that keep her family feeling grounded at home, even getting the littlest members involved in yoga! Incorporating breathwork and a healthy dose of gratitude, Hilaria illustrates simple customs that can calm even the most rambunctious kids (and parents!).   If there are topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming episodes, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a message here.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast   or visit us on Social Media!   https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes “You have this fear when you’re putting [children] to bed that you’re letting them down...but if you make it into a good experience, a beautiful experience, then they can understand that this is good for them.” [05:41] “It’s interesting to see how little we need to actually survive.” [12:21] “It’s gratitude that’s getting us through every single day.” [15:31]   Big Ideas  Sleep as a means of mental and emotional grounding, as well as support to the nervous and immune systems. [08:04] Gratitude as a regular practice. [14:27] The power of breath in shifting moments of anxiety or panic. [17:57] Nutritional pointers. [27:10]   Links Science of the Breath PDF EWG Cosmetics Study   Related Episodes: Rockabye Baby: Cultivating Sleep Rituals for Health and Wellbeing Picky Eating: A Feature and Not a Flaw Hear Us Out: Ways to Treat Ear Infections in Children   Products: Dreamy Hush Time Ear Pain Rescue Ear Trouble Helper

We know there are lots of people out there managing parenthood and careers, made all the more complex by the current landscape influenced by COVID-19. In this special episode, Agatha interviews the co-founder and CEO of HeyMama, Katya Libin, as she discusses the mission behind HeyMama, and the ways in which being a parent and entrepreneur have helped inform each other. HeyMama aims to help mothers in the workforce connect, collaborate and learn from one another. Katya reflects upon her role as mother and CEO, and how managing company culture is surprisingly similar to creating an atmosphere in the home that is guiding and supportive to children. Integral to that is the presence of ritual and gratitude, values Bambini Furtuna holds dear to the heart! (Keep an eye out for future collaborations between these two!) If there are topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming episodes, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a message here.   Quotes “When a child scrapes their knee, a mom’s kiss works faster as a healing tool and removing the pain than Tylenol.” [10:35] “The tools I’ve learned at home I’ve really taken back into the workforce.” [12:25] “Hopefully I’ve been able to be a better mom because I’m a business woman, and hopefully a better business woman because I’m a mom.” [13:26]   Big Ideas Inspiration for family rituals. [06:48] The power of the mind and its ability to aid the healing process. [09:33] The skills learned in parenthood that can help in a career. [12:18]   Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast or visit us on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/

Coronavirus is on everyone’s mind lately, but there’s not necessarily a whole lot of information circulating that speaks to the needs of children and parents at this time. This week Mom Driven, Doctor Aligned pairs up with HeyMama for a Q&A session, addressing parents’ concerns during quarantine.  Some of us have been sheltering in place longer than others, but it’s safe to say homes with little ones are really feeling the effects of isolation. Dr. Greene draws on his pediatric expertise to answer your questions, ranging from screen time to breastfeeding to how to best make a homemade mask.  If there are topics you’d like us to cover in upcoming episodes, we’d love to hear from you. Leave us a message here.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast   or visit us on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Big Ideas  The way coronavirus works within the body. [01:44] Best materials for homemade masks. [07:16] Things to consider when allotting screen time for kids. [09:20] Taking care of babies and breastfeeding for mothers who have coronavirus. [19:29] Vitamins and supplements to improve immunity. [22:33] The ways in which rituals can calm children and reduce stress. [33:39] Ways to purify the air at home. [35:08]   Links HeyMama CDC Guidelines for Breastfeeding Waking Up Meditation App Headspace Meditation App Corecumin Supplement

We’ve all seen plastic water bottles that advertise themselves as “BPA-free,” but what does that really mean? Agatha and Dr. Greene take a look at some of the synthetic chemicals that commonly show up at home and in our food, including how they affect the human body, and how to avoid them.  Thankfully, our bodies are resilient organisms very well adept at clearing out the things that don’t belong. So even if there is a concern about one of the 85,000 (!) chemicals approved for use within the U.S., there are simple ways to reduce toxic exposures and, chances are, given the right conditions, kids’ bodies are remarkably resilient.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast   or visit us on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes  “There are nearly 85,000 chemicals currently approved for use in the United States…only a few hundred of them have been reviewed for safety by the EPA.” [00:29] “You don’t have to remember everything about every chemical, just remember to protect what goes in [kids’] mouths, protect what goes on their skin, and the air they’re breathing.” [06:45]   Big Ideas  Information pertaining to a study done that analyzed the presence of chemicals in newborns at birth. [02:19] The three main lines of defense in keeping our bodies free of chemicals. [03:55] A closer look at BPA. [06:55]   Links Study – Chemicals found in Umbilical Cords Study – The Effect of Folate on BPA Levels Study – Levels of Chlorpyrifos in Children Monterey Aquarium Seafood Watch NASA’s Best Air Purifying House Plants

For nearly the past century, many families in the Western world have automatically reached for jarred (or in more recent years, pouched) baby food when it comes time to introduce solid food to their infants. While there are certainly some brands that are more nutritious than others, in truth there is no reason not to simply share whatever food the rest of the family is enjoying for their meal.  Avocadoes, bananas, and cooked sweet potatoes are a great place to start, but many soft fruits or cooked vegetables can be mashed, mixed with a little breast milk or formula, and shared with your little one. Not only does this set the stage for healthy choices later in life, but your baby then takes part in the family mealtime experience, which is priceless.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast   or visit us on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Quotes “Babies have more taste buds before they’re born than any other time in life.” [02:16] “Look at your kid, not the calendar, in terms of deciding when to [start solid foods], because their body tends to know.” [03:50] “We feed babies food not to see what they like but to teach them what to like.”   [13:03]   Big Ideas  How foods eaten during pregnancy can influence a baby’s food preferences later in life. [02:16] How to choose the first solid foods a baby will eat. [05:11] The safest ways to try foods that are potentially allergenic, and why trying them early on is ideal. [15:01]   Links Books Feeding Baby Green Baby-led Weaning: Helping Your Baby to Love Good Food   Studies Carrot Study Neanderthals and Weaning   Products Baby Food Mill

We all have our favorite foods, and some that we avoid at all costs. Thinking back to childhood, it can be easy to see how proclivities for particular foods are formed. Perhaps our parents emphasized having vegetables at every meal, or maybe there were lots of sugary treats in the house. What we consume in early childhood sets the stage for eating habits later in life. What may be surprising, however, is that so-called “picky eating” is not in and of itself a bad thing. In nature flavors indicate if something is safe to eat, or if it is potentially dangerous. Aversion to certain foods is the body’s natural way of trying to protect itself. The good thing is that children learn to trust the example of parents and older siblings, creating the opportunity to open the gateway and explore many different types of food – even delicious vegetables!   Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast Or visit us on Social Media! https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Big Ideas The origins of “picky eating”, and why it’s not necessarily a bad thing. [00:45] How cooking and preparing food together encourages healthy choices. [13:58]   Quotes “Picky eating is a feature and not a flaw.” [00:48] “That’s the key is teaching them to be picky about the right stuff.” [02:51]

As people grow older and lead busier lives, sleep often becomes an unconscious paradise longed for throughout the day. For children, however, sleep is often avoided at all costs. The world is new! Exciting! And must be explored! Agatha and Dr. Greene delve into the circadian rhythm, ways to create sleep rituals, and even explain how we’re affected by zeitgebers. (Hint: That’s not a type of alien). With a little discipline, it’s possible to cultivate good sleeping habits from even the earliest days, encouraging deep rest and relaxation so children are primed to be their most healthy and happy.   Links Dreamy Hush Time   Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions at https://bambinifurtuna.com/pages/podcast or visit us on Social Media!   https://www.instagram.com/bambinifurtuna/ https://www.instagram.com/agatharelotaluczo/ https://www.instagram.com/drgreene/   Big Ideas  Getting young infants into a sleep routine. [01:09] Ideal times to go to sleep. [05:14] Similarities between symptoms of ADHD and lack of sleep. [11:25]   Quotes “In the wild if you look at animals you don’t see sleep problems. They’re in sync with the cues around them that help them sleep.” [00:45] “One of the most difficult times to sleep in all of childhood is right next to one of the biggest developmental milestones: that’s learning to walk.” [02:50] “Kids learn early on what are the cues in the environment that it’s time to fall sleep, and a lot of that has to do with routine.” [06:16]

Many sleepless nights are spent soothing children as they struggle to deal with ear infections. It’s no coincidence that ear infections are the number one reason antibiotics are prescribed in the U.S. However, there’s no need for these pesky infections to keep coming up like a greatest hits playlist from last year’s Spotify.  Agatha and Dr. Greene discuss ways to identify an ear infection, how to treat them naturally, and even ways they can be prevented. The surprising twist is that many ear infections don’t need to be treated with antibiotics at all – oftentimes they heal just fine on their own. Good news for kids and parents alike! Join Agatha and Dr. Greene each week as they discuss common pediatric ailments and the many ways they can be treated from home.    Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line and leave guest suggestions here or visit us on Social Media! Bambini Furtuna on Instagram Agatha Relota Luczo on Instagram Dr. Greene on Instagram   Quotes “Ear infections are the number one reason that kids take antibiotics. Ear infections are the number one reason kids have surgery.” [00:49] “The olive oil remedy is a pretty traditional one. It’s been used for generations. I’ve heard about it from people almost all over the world.” [07:18] “How great if you can trigger your own child’s immune system to heal the ear infection themselves.” [17:22]   Big Ideas  Olive oil and other plant remedies to ease ear infections. [07:18] When children really need antibiotics to treat an ear infection. [08:26] Tips for preventing ear infections. [14:03]   Links: Ear Trouble Helper Ear Pain Rescue Ear Trouble Helper Kit Stay up-to-date on Ear Infections on Dr. Greene’s website Chinchilla Study Cochrane Study Naturopathic Treatment vs Topical Anesthetic Study