How to Talk to Kids About Where Babies Come From — At Every Age
In this episode, Natasha walks parents through how to talk to their kids about where babies come from — using age-appropriate language that grows with them. From the first curious questions at age 3 to deeper conversations around consent and puberty by age 10, Natasha reads sample scripts and models how to answer in a calm, factual, and loving way.
She emphasizes the importance of using correct anatomical terms, creating an open dialogue early, and not worrying if you didn’t start these conversations “on time.”
Show notes:
• 0:45 — Ages 3–4
• 2:30 — Ages 5–6
• 3:30 — Ages 7–8
• 3:43 — Why It’s Important to Use Medical Terminology
• 5:30 — If You’re Starting Late: How to have these conversations even if you didn’t begin earlier — and why it’s never too late to start.
• 6:20 — Ages 9–10
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Building Self-Confidence
In this week’s episode, Natasha and Emily explore how to nurture true self-confidence in children—from everyday routines to the way we respond when they struggle. They start with a quick update on Natasha’s arm recovery and their Millennial Find of the Week.. Then they dive into how rhythm and consistency build a child’s sense of security and confidence.
Natasha shares practical tips for fostering responsibility, handling sibling comparisons, and supporting kids in sports without tying their worth to performance.
They wrap by emphasizing that confidence isn’t about perfection—it’s about resilience. By teaching our kids how to make mistakes, recover, and learn, we help them develop the inner strength to believe in themselves even when things don’t go as planned.
Timestamps:
1:00 — Little update on how Natasha is healing her arm
1:25 — Millennial Find of the Week: What is dry needling?
2:50 — Wow Bakes (our gluten-free favorite of the week)
4:00 — Why having a rhythm helps create self-confidence in kids
4:25 — How Natasha responds when her kids say, “I don’t love you”
7:00 — How to foster responsibility and independence
9:45 — Handling sibling comparisons and their impact on confidence
12:00 — Self-confidence and sports: separating effort from outcome
14:00 — Teaching kids that mistakes and failure are part of learning
16:00 — Supporting children who are struggling with self-confidence at school
17:00- Praising a child
18:00- helping build collaboration among kids
19:00- Building confidence in kids with ADHD and Anxiety
21:30- Highly sensitive kids
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Saffron and the Science of Happiness and Focus
In this episode, Natasha and Emily sit down with Nikki Bostwick, founder of The Fullest, to uncover the science and tradition behind saffron — one of the world’s most luxurious and misunderstood spices. Nikki shares how her personal wellness journey led her to start a saffron-based brand and why this ancient ingredient is now being studied for its effects on mood, anxiety, ADHD, and post-weaning depression.
The conversation explores how saffron functions similarly to SSRIs but without many of the side effects, why quality sourcing is critical given how commonly it’s counterfeited, and the best ways to safely introduce it into both adult and children’s routines
Episode Show Notes:
2:00 – How Nikki got into the saffron business and the origins of The Fullest
5:00 – Why saffron is one of the most counterfeited items in the world
6:00 – What makes saffron so expensive and why quality matters
7:00 – Saffron as a natural alternative to Prozac, including key research studies
8:00 – How saffron works similarly to SSRIs — but often in a shorter timeframe
10:00 – The benefits of saffron for ADHD and focus support
13:00 – Safe dosage guidelines for kids and adults
17:00 – The connection between saffron and post-weaning or postpartum depression
20:00 – What real saffron tastes like and how to incorporate it into daily routines
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ProLon Fasts, Molluscum Fixes & Real Mom Immune Support
In this episode, Natasha and Emily dive into seasonal health, family routines, and the little frustrations of parenting life. Natasha shares updates on her ProLon fast, how a zinc deficiency has affected her hair, and her go-to immune support protocol when sickness is going around. Emily highlights her favorite elderberry products for immune health, while Natasha introduces her product pick, Rowe Casa Virus Drops, and explains how they helped her kids recover from molluscum. They also vent about the endless demand for different-colored shirts at school events and close with a spotlight on Uriel Pharmacy.
Timecodes:
1:00 – Update on the ProLon fast
2:13 – Honoring your capacity and what it means to feel “done”
3:00 – How zinc deficiency has changed Natasha’s hair
3:45 – Emily’s Product of the Week: Elderberry Powder + Gaia Immune Support
5:30 – How Natasha supports her immune system and her protocol when others are sick
7:00 – The frustration of buying different colored shirts for school events
8:00 – Natasha’s Product of the Week: Rowe Casa Virus Drops
8:30 – Natasha’s struggle with the kids’ molluscum and how the drops helped combat it quickly
9:16 – Uriel Pharmacy
Links:
Uriel Pharmacy - https://shopuriel.comSkin Virus Drops - https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/products/skin-virus-drops-1-ozGaia Immune Support - https://amzn.to/4mDoOLu
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Natural Consequences Explained: Age-by-Age Guide for Parents
In this episode, we’re diving into natural consequences—what they are,
how they differ from punishment, and how to use them effectively across
different age groups. Natasha shares practical examples for ages 3
through 14, plus scripts you can use when kids struggle with boundaries,
sibling dynamics, or showing respect. We also talk about why keeping
explanations short and simple is more effective and how to stay calm
when emotions run high.
Episode Breakdown:
2:00 – Natasha shares about her ProLon fast
5:00 – What natural consequences really are: the goal isn’t punishment
6:00 – Natural consequences for ages 3–6 (example: not brushing teeth)
8:11 – Natural consequences for ages 7–10
10:29 – Natural consequences for ages 11–14
12:36 – When kids can’t treat each other safely or respectfully
12:46 – 3–6 years old
14:31 – 7–10 years old (sibling conflicts included)
17:29 – 11–14 years old (sibling dynamics included)
18:50 – When your child breaks down as a result of the natural
consequence
20:00 – Why short and concise is always best when talking to kids
22:00 – Consequences for eye rolling or talking back
24:00 – How to approach the 11–14 age group with the above issue
Links:
Millennial Must-Haves of the Week
-Natasha: Gua Sha tool - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4X5L5JJ/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_4AJQ5HNN49B0FW5YNST1
-Emily: SEALD tape - https://www.sealdwellness.com?sca_ref=9627781.VPxqEzSQjamK6
-Diary of a CEO podcast on Fasting - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nJR8HaQpqf33rbjjZHpq1
-9 year change blog - https://www.drorganicmommy.com/blog/9-year-old-child-development-milestones-natasha-beck
Welcome to "When Millennials Become Moms," covering all aspects of parenting, pregnancy, postpartum care, nutrition, and non-toxic living. Dr. Natasha Beck, also known as Dr. Organic Mommy, is a public health and parenting expert. She founded Dr. Organic Mommy to assist every parent in making healthy decisions for themselves and their families.
During her early career in clinics, she observed the significant impact of diet on children's health. Her determination grew when her first child was hospitalized for 29 days, fueling her frustration with marketing schemes and the lack of regulation and transparency in the consumer product industry. Implementing non-toxic changes in her life, she began educating others about her journey. She continues her research and exploration with "When Millennials Become Moms." Along with her co-host and Dr. Organic Mommy co-founder Emily Raiber, they engage with leading experts, share personal struggles, and navigate the vast amount of information available. They aim to simplify the complexities of modern motherhood, which is very different from the era when baby boomers were raising children.
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