Bright Families

Food Strategies for Moms

If the school year has derailed your meal routine, some of these approaches can help!

Several months taking Creatine

Why I started (research) and why I am continuing (clearer decisions and better focus).
https://open.substack.com/pub/chrismasterjohnphd/p/your-cells-are-starving-for-creatine?r=1d62up&utm_medium=ios
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523662434

Client question on Iron, Zinc and Copper

Have you been taking zinc for colds?
Are you worried about overdosing on iron?
Wondering if you should be taking copper?
A quick take for one client.

Rethinking exercise for Moms

Whether you’re consistent or not, there are so many ways to win at exercise.

Cortisol Management - quick take

Brief overview of the cortisol strategies we covered this week in Moms Club. This is our focus for September and members can ask questions any time, learn from guest speakers, and celebrate their successes together. We meet Tuesdays at 1 pm PT and Thursdays at 7 am PT

Let Kids Cook!

It keeps them occupied, builds confidence, and improves the odds that they eat more nutritious foods. Most kids over 10 can make a meal or snacks for the family, and some kids will make better meals than you!

Teenage Girl with Headaches

Strategies for a high school girls with frequent headaches - iron, hydration, short rests, improving cortisol rhythm and sleep quality

Sleep Tracking and Perception of Quality

What to look for when evaluating sleep, and a tracking sheet to help you see patterns: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12Z5zG_7ZUGaaGWP0ZYZTQ9GoMa5lZZ9xYa98uq5Kb-g/edit?usp=drivesdk

Morning and Evening Energy Management

Using the power of anticipation and routine to manage our cortisol and nervous system, with a “soft landing” in the morning and evening

When things Unravel

What can I do with the time and energy I have? An example of how to “salvage” a day that’s going to pieces.