Podcast appearances and mentions of tara hunkin

Tara Hunkin is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive a resource that shares with you the latest science, tips, resources, and tools to help you on the path to recovery for your child with ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, or learning disabilities. Tara's own experiences with her daughter -- combined with as much training as she can get her hands on, the research she can dig into, and conferences she can attend -- have helped her to develop systems and tools for parents like you who feel overwhelmed trying to help their children thrive. Learn More: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara's daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school. Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort. Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association. Full episode show notes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkit-tuesday-digestion-cheat-sheet

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara's daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school. Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort. Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association. Full episode show notes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkit-tuesday-primitive-reflexes-cheat-sheet Join the My Child Will Thrive Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/939230176113599

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara's daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school. Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort. Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association. Full episode show notes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkit-tuesday-medical-history-and-therapy-tracking-tool Join the My Child Will Thrive Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/939230176113599

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara's daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school. Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort. Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association. Shownotes & Transcript can be found here: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkit-tuesday-protocol-therapy-review-worksheet

With Tara Hunkin, you'll learn more about resilience challenges in parenting a special needs child, why letting go of expectations is key to resilience, and how to build your village to create a community that supports you. ◢ To get more information, head to my blog at www.vibrantblueoils.com, get a copy of my book, Essential Oils to Boost The Brain & Heal The Body, or email me at info@VibrantBlueOils.com. You can also access your FREE Parasympathetic Toolkit - exclusive to podcast listeners. Click the link or send me an email to activate the most important nerve in your body. ☄ ☄ ✪ Tara Hunkin: www.mychildwillthrive.com ❂ Jodi Cohen: Facebook: Vibrant Blue Oils Discussion Group | Instagram: @VibrantBlueOils | Youtube: Vibrant Blue Oils

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara's daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school. Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort. Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association. Full episode show notes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkit-tuesday-biomedical-and-therapy-protocol-tracker Join the My Child Will Thrive Village: https://www.facebook.com/groups/939230176113599

On this week's episode of The Soaring Child Podcast, we had Tara Hunkin, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, Mother, and Founder of My Child Will Thrive. Our conversation revolved around the topics of the key steps parents should take after their child has been diagnosed with ADHD.    Tara dives deep into subjects such as how she got started in her career in neurodevelopmental disabilities, the holistic approaches for treatment, proper ways of processing a child's diagnosis, primitive reflexes, gut healing, and much more.    We are what we consume, and Tara makes sure that parents are well aware of this, especially those with children with struggling ADHD or other neurological disabilities. Tune in, listen, learn, and grow your knowledge of ADHD to better the lives of your children, your friends, and yourselves!   KEY TAKEAWAYS:  [2:55] Tara's start to her career in neurodevelopmental disabilities.  [6:36] A holistic approach to treating your child with ADHD. [11:28] How to properly deal with a child's diagnosis: [16:18] How much consuming the right foods is essential for children with ADHD. [19:27] The importance of knowing about a child's primitive reflexes and how to properly treat them. [24:33] Core tools parents should use and practice. [30:08] Key final takeaways.   WHERE TO FIND THE GUEST: Tara Hunkin Website: mychildwillthrive.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-hunkin/?originalSubdomain=ca MEMORABLE QUOTES:   “Getting a diagnosis was great for googling, but for us, it wasn't until I realized it was really a holistic approach that we had to do until we really started to make progress…”   “I found what I was good at was coming up with systems and processes to help parents manage the overall understanding and care they have to do and how to make decisions on taking the right steps…”   “Removing those toxins from their environment helps support their detox pathways so they don't have to work as hard as well…”  

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara's daughter is now a thriving 18-year-old, succeeding in and out of school. Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort. Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association. Show notes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkit-tuesday-food-mood-sleep-poop-journal

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara's daughter is now a thriving 16-year-old, succeeding in and out of school. Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort. Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association. Show notes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkit-tuesday-yearly-protocol-planner Get the free Toolkit here: https://mychildwillthrive.mykajabi.com/my-child-free-tool-kit My Child Will Thrive: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/ My Child Will Thrive Village Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MCWTvillage

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara's daughter is now a thriving 16-year-old, succeeding in and out of school. Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort. Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association. Show notes & transcript: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/why-do-i-need-a-food-journal/ ‎ Get your Food Mood Sleep and Poop Journal here: http://www.mychildwillthrive.com/toolkit Join us for the next workshop here: http://www.mychildwillthrive.com/workshop My Child Will Thrive: https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/ My Child Will Thrive Village Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MCWTvillage

Tara Hunkin, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive (website and podcast) author and host of the Autism, ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder Summit. My Child Will Thrive was founded out of the frustration Tara felt when searching for explanations and solutions for her daughter. Doctor visits left her with more questions than answers and she was forced to do the research and find her own way to help her child. Tara's daughter is now a thriving 16-year-old, succeeding in and out of school. Tara now supports parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders struggling to find the right combination of treatments and therapies through educating and coaching them so that they can get the best results for their children while saving time, money and effort. Tara continues to expand her knowledge by attending and speaking at conferences and is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation, and Nutritional Therapy Association. Link to shownotes (includes a transcript!) https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/how-retained-primitive-reflexes-impact-your-childs-brain-development

Join Tara as she discusses neuroplasticity, and how it gives us hope! Learn about: - What neuroplasticity is - How the brain is "retrainable" - What neurons are and their function - The difference between negative and positive neuroplasticity - How to move past setbacks and leverage the power of neuroplasticity Link to the full post on website - https://www.mychildwillthrive.com/what-is-neuroplasticity-and-how-it-gives-us-hope

Learn more about neurodevelopment and pediatric health.Neurodevelopment disorders are associated with the nervous system and brain. Language, speech, memory, motor skills, and learning can be affected by such disorders. Children with development disorders can have higher quality of life with improved function. A rapidly-changing environment has created the perfect storm that affects children's health. Nutrient-deficient foods, environmental toxins, and stress shape health. Monitor your child's developmental milestones. Listen as Tara Hunkin joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss pediatric neurodevelopment.

Learn more about neurodevelopment and pediatric health.Neurodevelopment disorders are associated with the nervous system and brain. Language, speech, memory, motor skills, and learning can be affected by such disorders. Children with development disorders can have higher quality of life with improved function. A rapidly-changing environment has created the perfect storm that affects children’s health. Nutrient-deficient foods, environmental toxins, and stress shape health. Monitor your child’s developmental milestones. Listen as Tara Hunkin joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss pediatric neurodevelopment.

My guest this week is Tara Hunkin, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified GAPS Practitioner, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, mother and founder of My Child Will Thrive and host of the ‘Autism, ADHD and SPD Summit'. Tara is passionate about helping parents because she has been in their shoes. After doctor visits left her with more questions than answers, Tara realized that it was up to her to figure out how to get her daughter the help she needed.  She went on to pursue an education in nutrition with the Nutritional Therapy Association and trained with Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD as a Certified GAPS Practitioner. She is also a student of Julie Matthews, CN with the Bioindividual Nutrition Institute and has completed the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs training, as well as, training with Dr. Mellio through IAFNR to better understand the brain and the applications of functional neurology. In this episode, Tara and I discuss the fundamental foundations for success when parents are setting out on an integrative approach for the treatment of their child's neurodevelopmental disorder. Children diagnosed or suspected with disorders such as autism, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other learning disabilities can greatly benefit from a guided framework of the integrative approach. To learn more about Tara and access an entire community of support click here.   Episode Highlights The Internet & Information Overload The internet provides us with so much information it can be extremely overwhelming for parents searching for ways to help their struggling children As a parent you need to learn many different avenues but using a framework to approach them all will save you time, money, and a lot of excess stress   Framework and Tools  By beginning an integrative approach with a framework set in place, parents are able to organize and confront treatment with more ease Remember: “There is no clear one solution for every child.” - Tara Hunkin   Fundamental Foundations of Healing  It is easy to forget or disregard fundamental practices before going straight into advanced healing strategies and therapies - the two must go hand and hand to prevent as many setbacks as possible Nutrition is key Keeping the body well-nourished literally feeds every cell in our body and brain Maintain optimal hydration with good quality water sources Ensure that your child is getting enough outdoor time in the fresh air and sunlight igniting their five senses   Address your environment, such as the possible toxins in and around your home Finding and implementing appropriate neuro-rehab programs Neuro rehab examples: listening, vision, occupational, and neurofeedback therapies   Multiple Protocols & Record-Keeping You are your child's best advocate and record-keeper Having records to refer to for yourself and your practitioner will save you time, money, and grief To help Tara has created a ‘Protocol and Therapy Worksheet' It sets out objectives to help track practice, advice from your practitioner and expectations These kinds of record-keeping are essential to approaching an integrative model of treatment The more thorough the history recorded the better you and your practitioner can prepare for and execute treatment plans   Working With The Right Practitioner Make sure the practitioner is able to explain to you the aim and goals of the treatment at hand You shouldn't walk out of their office more confused than when you went in When you understand the possibilities and outcomes you are more equipped to push through When you have older children who are able to comprehend the goals and outcomes - they will feel more empowered to make the right decisions if they understand why of the situation   Where to learn more about Tara Hunkin... My Child Will Thrive Website Facebook Support Group Instagram:@mychildwillthrive Twitter: @mychildthrive   Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens on... Instagram Facebook Drbeurkens.com   Need help with improving your child's behavior naturally?  My book Life Will Get Better is available for purchase, click here to learn more.  Looking for more? Check out my Blog and the Better Behavior Naturally Parent Program - a resource guide for parents who want to be more effective with improving their child's behavior.  Interested in becoming a patient? Contact us here.   

Tara Hunkin is a nutritional therapy practitioner, certified GAPS practitioner, mother, and founder of My Child Will Thrive, a community of support for parents with children that have been diagnosed or suspected of a neurodevelopmental disorder. After struggling to find answers from doctors while trying to find her own daughter help, Tara realized that it was up to her to get the results that she needed. Passionate about helping parents who have been in her shoes, Tara created My Child Will Thrive to share her own journey of raising a special needs child, and bring awareness and support to the community. Tara believes that by implementing self-care strategies and paying attention to your own needs, you will, in turn, help yourself have a healthy and happy child. Today Tara dives into some common themes that parents of special needs children experience more profoundly than others, how to find balance and avoid conflict when deciding what is the right course of action for your child, and ways to bridge the expectation gap to increase support in your relationship. Often parents today get stuck in the  ‘sandwich generation’, taking care of not only our parents and senior citizens but also our children. This leaves very little time for ourselves and can elevate your stress and diminish your time and sleep. Tara is an advocate for filing your own cup first, and focusing on simple and easy ways to keep your family functioning better, such as proper hydration and restful sleep. Every situation with a special needs child is unique, which is why it is important to keep the lines of communication open and improve your own health and wellbeing so that your child follows suit. Tara is providing simple lifestyle changes to help you celebrate your wins and cut yourself some slack. Do you or someone you know need some support in raising a special needs child? Share what techniques you use in the comments on the episode page.   In This Episode Ways to improve your own health and wellbeing and how to relay it to your child How your lack of sleep could be reducing empathy in your relationship Proper hydration and blood sugar management tips for both you and your kids Simple hacks to get more sleep into your parenthood routine and elevate your stress Why you should be talking to your practitioner about adrenal adaptogen support   Quotes “I like to talk about all the things that we can do for ourselves that will bring great results for children whether they have a special need or not.” (4:32) “Sometimes we have these limiting beliefs that we can't go to bed as soon as our children go to bed because we have all these other things to do, at some point, you have to decide if getting the laundry done is as important as getting your sleep.” (14:00) “You probably know yourself very well at this point, so you want to use the hacks that work.” (19:50) “No two children are exactly the same, and I wish we had a prescriptive plan for everybody that would work for everybody the same and do wonders for every child, but it's not. It's an individualized journey.” (24:25) “Comparison is the thief of joy, and with social media these days we are always comparing how we are parenting to how someone else is parenting. Whether they have a special needs child or not, comparing our children to other children, it doesn't serve us at all.” (37:28)   Links Get the Good Sleep Now Cheat Sheet Here My Child Will Thrive Website My Child Will Thrive Podcast and Blog Follow My Child Will Thrive on Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter Your Body’s Many Cries for Water by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj   Find the full show notes for this episode here Keep up with all things Love Is Medicine Follow Razi on Facebook |Instagram

As a parent with a child who has ADD or ADHD (or any other neurodevelopmental disorder), you may be stressed trying to find the best ways to support your child. From doctor visits, to meetings with the school counselors, to getting your kids to follow directions, this can really wear you down. So what are some ways to support your child and yourself? Learn more in this episode. The post 72- How to Support Children with ADD/ADHD with Tara Hunkin appeared first on Summit For Wellness.

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021: Sidney Baker The Importance of Medical History by Tara Hunkin

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