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Bright Families

Jen Dunlap

Practical nutrition information for families

health & fitness nutrition

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55:59

Rita Johnson of Natural Fertility Care

Bright Families ·

2022/10/29

Rita is a mother of 5, Creighton Method teacher, and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. We had a great conversation about her work helping women to feel better and often conceive through one-on-one and group learning.

04:06

Allaying Kids’ Fears: Childbirth

Bright Families ·

2022/10/28

How we discussed childbirth with my anxious daughter. For a while, she said she didn't want any kids, and now she says 5 sounds great!

07:19

Do you have a Curmudgeon Kid?

Bright Families ·

2022/10/27

It can be worrisome and irritating to have a young contrarian in the house. Here are a few thoughts.

07:42

Sleep Tips for Middle-Aged Moms

Bright Families ·

2022/10/25

Sleep changes are common as we get into our 30s and 40s. Here are some things that are working for me right now.

08:11

Food tips for Muscle Health through Middle Age

Bright Families ·

2022/10/22

You know your muscle tone isn't the same as when you were younger. Here are some quick tips to overcome the muscle loss that tends to happen with lower hormones as we age.

10:35

Posture and Core Strength Shortcuts - 10 Minutes

Bright Families ·

2022/09/29

A quick list of the tips that I've used to maintain core strength and some muscle even when I'm not taking the time to exercise.

17:25

Q and A: Busy Mom wonders what vitamins are worth taking

Bright Families ·

2022/07/27

A mom of 10 reached out for help reviewing her vitamin routine, hoping for more energy and postpartum weight loss now that her baby is 5 months old.

01:52:00

Free Summer Class on Metabolism

Bright Families ·

2022/07/16

Part of our free summer series reviewing the topics from the past year of Moms Health Club. We look at the purpose of metabolism, why it takes so much energy, and what nutrients we need to make it run ideally.

01:59:15

Free Summer Class on Rest and Recovery

Bright Families ·

2022/07/15

From our Free Summer Series, a 90-minute discussion of Sleep and Recovery strategies, supplements and other tips for ladies who juggle many different roles and relationships. Here's the slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1y2jZgfYct9CNW1_wKJLxIS_F8fLsovxwoyAm9_AF3Io/edit?usp=sharing And Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oY90h6_b0h1nI0qXH9-D_3svhNgiLVvW/view?usp=sharing

35:53

Girls and Fashion

Bright Families ·

2022/06/04

An overview of how we've handled fashion, makeup, earrings, and other aspects of life with daughters, including what went as expected and what I would do differently based on experience.

13:39

Family Nutrition Part 2 - Food Shifts over time

Bright Families ·

2022/06/01

An overview of how our family's cooking and recipes, our snacks and desserts, have changed as we experiment, adapt for food or additive intolerances, and learn what we enjoy most.

22:01

Family Nutrition Part 1 - Negotiations with Husband

Bright Families ·

2022/06/01

A little background on the process of negotiating the food culture in our house over time, based on what my husband and I brought from our families of origin, what seemed worth the money or not, what we like and dislike, and different nutrition needs.

40:54

UPDATED Middle School Class on Cycles

Bright Families ·

2022/05/13

Overview of what happens during the cycle, what to expect in terms of energy, appetite, and mood, and how to help it go smoothly.

15:19

Immune Boosting for the Family - 15 minutes

Bright Families ·

2022/05/12

A quick overview of immune boosting tips and supplements we use to avoid getting sick and stop illness quickly: Affection, hydration, low sugar, fruits and vegetables; cooking herbs like garlic, basil, and rosemary; supplements such as elderberry, zinc, and various cough drops, charcoal, and goldenseal, with details of how we use them.

25:21

Cortisol and Weight Loss for Moms

Bright Families ·

2022/04/25

A quick overview of how restrictive dieting, pressure we put on ourselves, and sleep loss contribute to raising cortisol and inhibiting weight loss for women, particularly after pregnancy during the adjustment with a new baby. Women who are struggling to maintain a normal weight in spite of strict dieting are often working against themselves and sending mixed signals to their body.

01:07:32

Safety Class - Water and People

Bright Families ·

2022/04/17

Rip currents, pool and lake risks including sudden fatigue and hypothermia; how to spot weird people and situation, and listen to your gut, with examples of each. A live class recording of our Middle School safety discussion that might help you keep you kids safe.

06:38

Why is my Cycle Irregular? Part 3 - Random Factors

Bright Families ·

2022/03/13

Travel, anemia, stress, sleep loss, irregular eating and the Dorm Effect

06:22

Why Are My cycles Irregular? Part 2, Body Composition

Bright Families ·

2022/03/13

A quick take on assessing your body type and how your muscle mass and weight distribution can offer clues about hormones and your cycle.

13:14

Why Are My Cycles Irregular? Part 1 - Energy Balance

Bright Families ·

2022/03/06

If you're having irregular cycles, a first step is determining how much you eat in a day versus how much you use. A woman's body often shuts down her cycle if it perceives there are not enough resources. The episode includes a couple of examples of irregular cycles in older teens caused by accidentally under-eating.

57:45

Safety Class #1 - Responding Quickly to Emergencies

Bright Families ·

2022/03/06

Our inaugural Safety Class covered general principles of watching surroundings and responding quickly; signs of heart attack, stroke, diabetic emergencies; and how to respond if someone is bleeding or unconscious. The kids had great questions and we're all looking forward to next week!

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