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DR. NICOLE’S Favorites
I’ve seen and tried so many things over the years, and am saving you time and money by putting my favorites all in one place.
You can learn about my favorite protein-rich snacks, the books I use and recommend, the best places to shop for healthy convenience foods online, my tried-and-true toys and games for kids of all ages, and more. I add to this list as I have new favorite items, so check back regularly!
My Favorite Foods
These are some of my favorite food options for busy families! These companies and products allow me to feed my family nutrient-dense foods without sacrificing convenience. I’ve also included some sweets options for all the holidays where we want to indulge without toxic chemicals and super high amount of sugar. All items on this list are tested by me and my kids, as well as families at my clinic – so you know they’re good!
Thrive Market
My favorite online store for healthy family-friendly foods at wholesale prices. Save25% off your first order and get a free gift!
Paleovalley
These beef and turkey sticks are the cleanest gut-friendly protein snack available
Smart Sweets Gummy Bears and Candies
Great lower sugar option without toxic ingredients
No Cow Protein Bars
These dairy-free plant-based protein bars have a high amount of protein per ounce - in lots of kid-friendly flavors
Quinn Grain Free Pretzels
Quite simply the best variety of grain-free pretzels out there
Nutritional Supplements
Here are some of my preferred nutritional supplements for supporting health and wellness for kids and adults. As always, check with your child’s healthcare practitioner for information and dosing related to any specific needs you or your child may have.
Master Supplements
Probiotics & Enzymes
Probiotics and enzymes I use regularly at my clinic
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PYM Mood Chews
Stress &Anxiety Support
All natural, no sugar-added gummies with Gaba, l-theanine, and rhodiola to support mood and anxiety (for parents and kids)
GABA Calm Lozenges
Stress &Anxiety Support
a lozenge formula to support anxiety reduction, relaxation, and even sleep for kids and adults
Healthy Home
I’ve rounded up some of my favorite items to support a variety of needs with kids from sleep to waking up to screen time safety and more.
Gabb Wireless Safe Cell Phone for Kids
The best starter phone available - looks like a smart phone without internet capabilities or potentially harmful apps
Lycra Compression Bedsheet
great option for providing gentle deep pressure during rest time or sleep
Slow wake alarm clock
mimics the rising of the sun to help make waking up an easier process
qustodio
Parental Controls
The parental controls for kids' digital devices that I personally use and recommend at my clinic
Awesome Activities
Use these items to support movement and sensory needs, stress reduction, and general regulation for kids of all ages. Many of these items can be used in school and home environments.
Indoor Lycra Hammock Swing
Great for relaxation, decompression, and a variety of sensory inputs
Doorway Gym Set
bring the playground indoors for brain benefitting movement all year round
Lycra Body Sock
provides calming and regulating input while allowing for movement and personal space
Gertie Ball
this ball allows all kids to have success with catch and other ball games, and it's soft and quiet
Recommended Books
People ask me all the time for my favorite books on topics related to child development, parenting, mental health, nutrition, and more. Here’s a list to get you started on these topics and more. I only recommend books I’ve actually read, used myself, and recommended at my clinic. Happy reading!
Learn From These Courses
If you’re looking for options to improve your knowledge and skills in areas like cooking, nutrition, mindfulness, and more – these options are for you. These are courses and workshops created my me, or by colleagues I trust. I’ve personally gone through each of these courses to ensure they are high quality and will provide benefit.
Kids Cook Real Food Online Cooking Classes
Kids Cook Real Food is an online video eCourse created by Katie Kimball that connects families to healthy food by helping kids master basic cooking skills.
Nourishing Hope Nutrition Course for Parents of Kids with Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety
This is a comprehensive step-by-step program for parents created by Julie Matthews. Discover how to use personalized nutrition to improve your child’s health, learning, and behavior.
ZIVa kids
Meditation classes for preschoolers-pre-Teens
Designed for ages 4-14, zivaKIDS will wire your child’s brain for resilience, emotional intelligence and kindness. This is meditation to help your kids thrive!
Better Brain & Behavior Diet Workshop
Learn what foods to increase, what foods to decrease, and how to help kids eat in ways that support their brain and behavior (without added stress and struggle).
Digging Deeper: Identifying Root Issues That May Be Contributing to Learning, Emotional, and Behavior Challenges
Go beyond symptoms and diagnoses, and explore the underlying issues that may be contributing to your child’s attention, anxiety, mood, learning, and behavior challenges.
Better Behavior in a Digital World
Learn how to help your kids develop healthy device habits, while reducing your stress level around managing screen time and associated behaviors.
Supporting Children with Autism and Related Challenges: A Class for Foster and Adoptive Parents
Learn how best to support your foster or adoptive children diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and any other neurodevelopmental or behavioral disorder.
Ziva Kids
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Better Behavior in a Digital World
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Dr. Nicole’s
Freebies
Check out these resources I’ve created around topics parents and professionals ask about most often. They’re my gift to you!
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Top 10 Nutrients to Support Your Child’s Brain & Behavior Guide
Get my top recommendations for foods and supplements to support attention, anxiety, mood, learning, & behavior.
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Quick and Easy Movement & Mindfulness Activities
Get a list of my favorite movement and mindfulness strategies and activities to support focus, stress reduction, mood, and regulation for kids of all ages and abilities.
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Questions to Navigate School Decisions for Kids
Making decisions about the best education setting for your child can be tricky, and it often changes as kids grow. This guide provides parents with key questions and a checklist to help determine what is best for your child educationally right now.
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Better Biomes for Better Behavior Guide
Learn more about the gut microbiome and how it's connected to not only physical health, but also brain development, mental health, and behavior – and what to do to support a healthier microbiome for your child.
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Dr. Nicole’s Kids’ Gift Guide
If it’s a gift-giving occasion and you’ve got kids to shop for, this guide has you covered! I’ve created a guide to over 100 of the best gifts for kids of all ages, ability level, interests, and needs – and I’m sharing it with you for free. You’ll find toys, games, books, room décor, wellness items, movement and sensory activities, and much more.
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Dr. Nicole may earn a commission if you buy something through the links on this page. She only recommends products and services she knows her community will benefit from. Dr. Nicole Beurkens and Skywater Wellness, LLC make no warranties regarding these products, and disclaim all liability with respect to any purchase of these products by you, including, without limitation, for any defects in such products or the delivery of such products in a damaged condition. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new health-related programs, diets, or supplements.
