Childhood is a distinct and dynamic stage of development, shaped by rapid growth, heightened sensitivity, and physiological patterns that differ significantly from those of adults. In this recorded webinar, you’ll explore traditional and holistic perspectives on supporting children’s health from infancy through adolescence, with an emphasis on nutrition, lifestyle, and gentle herbal approaches appropriate for young bodies.
You’ll learn how traditional systems such as Ayurveda understand childhood development, including why children are often prone to mucus accumulation, digestive challenges, and fluctuating energy levels. The class examines foundational dietary principles, the role of whole foods, and common nutritional gaps seen in modern childhood diets, along with thoughtful discussion of food sensitivities and digestive resilience.
The webinar also introduces age-appropriate herbal categories, child-friendly preparation methods, and practical guidance for supporting digestion, immunity, sleep, emotional balance, and overall vitality. Throughout the course, the focus remains on building strong foundations and understanding patterns rather than reacting to isolated concerns.
This class is well suited for parents, caregivers, and practitioners who want an educational framework for supporting children’s health using traditional, food-based, and herbal approaches.
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Children are not simply smaller versions of adults. Their bodies, digestion, immune responses, and nervous systems develop in unique stages that influence how they respond to food, herbs, daily routines, and environmental factors. In this recorded webinar, you’ll explore a holistic, systems-based approach to childhood health that draws from Ayurveda, herbalism, and traditional nutrition.
The class begins by examining how early childhood is traditionally understood as a period focused on growth and tissue building, often accompanied by increased moisture, mucus production, and digestive sensitivity. You’ll learn why warming, nourishing foods and consistent routines are emphasized in traditional systems, and how these principles are used to support digestion, respiratory comfort, and steady development.
You’ll also explore common challenges faced during childhood, including picky eating, nutrient insufficiencies, food sensitivities, sleep disturbances, and emotional reactivity. The webinar discusses how modern dietary patterns can contribute to children being well-fed yet undernourished, and how whole foods, dietary diversity, and targeted supplementation are traditionally used to support foundational health.
A significant portion of the course introduces gentle herbal strategies appropriate for children, including discussion of dosing principles, preparation methods, and compliance-friendly forms such as syrups, glycerites, and foods. Rather than offering prescriptive protocols, the material emphasizes observation, simplicity, and safety, encouraging thoughtful use of traditional tools in everyday family life.
Overall, the course presents childhood health as a long-term process of nourishment, rhythm, and responsiveness, helping you understand how supportive habits established early can influence resilience and wellbeing as children grow.
What you’ll learn
How traditional systems understand childhood development and physiology
Dietary principles used to support digestion, growth, and immune resilience
Common patterns behind food sensitivities and nutritional gaps in children
Herbal categories and preparation methods traditionally used for pediatric support
Lifestyle and routine considerations that influence sleep, mood, and behavior
This class is ideal for:
Parents and caregivers seeking traditional, food-based approaches to child health
Herbalism students interested in pediatric applications
Practitioners working with families and children in holistic settings
Educators or childcare providers wanting a deeper understanding of childhood needs
Get access to this class PLUS our entire Foundations Library (200+ classes!) for only $47/month. Members also get access to all new Foundations classes taught live every month!
