Bright Families

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.

Leveraging your Competitive Side

Are you bored, actually? If you find that walking, hydrating and the general advice isn’t catching your interest, maybe you should be honest about your drive to succeed and excel. Don’t be shy, and don’t feel like only the “right” reasons are ok to say out loud. You can want to be fitter, stronger, faster, and you can use this as a strength when you pursue fitness and health goals.

Mid-Summer Reset

Nap and quiet time, math plans, expectations, schedule, games, and other minor summer projects

How long to see changes with coaching?

How long to see progress depends on where you’re starting and how long it’s been since you were able to care for yourself well. It can be hard to see patterns when you already have so much in your mind. Here’s a resource I use with ladies to see patterns more clearly. Make a copy and try it for yourself! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12Z5zG_7ZUGaaGWP0ZYZTQ9GoMa5lZZ9xYa98uq5Kb-g/edit?usp=drivesdk

Sugar-Seeking Kids

What’s the real cause? You can look at it several ways, so see which one sounds like your kid! Dopamine, unstable blood sugar, growth spurts, and poor sleep are possible causes.

Nutrition Coaching for a Tired Teen

An overview of my conversation with a 14-year-old about how she can improve her nutrition for better skin and hair, more energy and better sleep.