Ep. 54: How to Raise Happy Kids

Ever wondered how much control you have over being happy? Scientists say your genes play a big part, but there's plenty you can do to boost your mood. Dr. Wendy shares 7 simple tips parents can use to have a happy family. Discover how spending time with others, having family meals, and choosing certain foods can make you feel happier. Read the Episode Transcript References Beezhold, B.L., Johnston, C.S., 2012. Restriction of meat, fish, and poultry in omnivores improves mood: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Nutrition Journal. 11 (9). Wolniczak I et al., 2017. Fruits and vegetables consumption and depressive symptoms: A population-based study in Peru. PLoS One. 12 (10) e0186379. Kontogianni MD, Vijayakumar A, Rooney C et al. 2020. A high polyphenol diet improves psychological well-being: the polyphenol intervention trial (PPhIT). Nutrients. 12 (8) 2445. Walsh H, Lee M and Best T. 2023. The Association between Vegan, Vegetarian, and Omnivore Diet Quality and Depressive Symptoms in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20 (4) 3258. Send your questions to [email protected] or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page.  *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com  Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices