Jennifer is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife at Essentia Health.  In this episode, Jen covers the many connections between nutrition and mental health and shares tips for parents, families, and individuals alike. 

Amanda is a Mental Health Therapist.  In this episode, Amanda covers the mind-body connection and outlines ways to help motivate kids to exercise.

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and the two are actually closely linked. Read about three important strategies to remember when talking to your child about mental health, as well as examples of thoughtful questions to begin conversations.

At BIO Girls, we believe in the importance of having a growth mindset. We teach girls that failure is a gift, one that doesn’t define you. Parents can encourage the development of a growth mindset! See how in the blog.

BIO Girls Director of Programming and Research, Dr. Beth Salafia, Ph.D. was featured on Eating Recover Academy Ep. 21: Let’s Talk About Body Image, Barbie, And More. In this episode, Dr. Salafia covers the impact of body image on eating disorders, improving body image issues, social media, and research on the impact of Barbie.

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a pattern of negativity, and it feels nearly impossible to get out of it? There’s a good biological reason for this. Licensed Therapist, Christina Smestad, MS, LMFT, gives practical advice on how to practice positivity for you and your kiddo. Read Christina’s 5 tips that you can implement today!

“Mealtime is so stressful. She just won’t eat!” Sanford Pediatrician, Dr. Becca Bakke, answers one of the most common questions asked at well-child visits: how do I navigate my child’s picky eating? Read Dr. Bakke’s 8 tips to raising an adventurous eater.