Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com

About the Episode

This conversation starts with the simple question of why music is so important to the health and development of children, then evolves into Raffi’s true give to the word - the philosophy of Child Honouring. Leslie and Raffi explore the universality of children’s needs and rights, how they parallel the needs of all of us, and the importance of nurturing children and the planet.

Guest Bio & Links

Singer, songwriter, ecology advocate, entrepreneur, author, and above all else, children’s champion. Raffi, the man who brought music to millions of children and now delights their own children. His string of gold and platinum-selling recordings in North America — including his beloved “Baby Beluga” song — speak for themselves. But at the root of the Raffi story is a pioneering commitment to respect his young fans, a commitment that blossomed into an overarching belief that children who are respected and loved grow into loving, caring adults who, in turn, can help create a more caring world.
Listen to the song that says it all: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvz91BPZvHM
For more on Raffi’s Covenant for Honouring Children, its 9 principles for conscious living, and how to manifest it in your world, visit: https://raffifoundation.org/take-the-course/

Host Bio & Links

Leslie is a mother, doctor, and human who seeks to help individuals and communities reach their fullest potential. As a naturopathic doctor, Leslie will help you explore how your kids' health and wellbeing reciprocally intersect with the health of their communities and the planet, and offer practical strategies to optimize both.

http://lesliesolomonian.weebly.com/about-me.html

About the EcoParent Podcast Network

The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

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Partnerships

Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

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