Parenting in a Stressful World with Jennifer Forristal

Pure Nurture Pregnancy and Birth

Dr. Jen Forristal, BSc ND, is a Naturopathic Doctor with a primary focus in pediatric mental health and the founder and CEO of The Umbrella Project, a positive coping curriculum used internationally by thousands of parents, students, and educators. She has worked extensively with schools, researchers, and organizations in protecting the long-term health and performance of children facing unique challenges.

Her work has been published in the Canadian Journal of School Psychology, and she was awarded the Health Promotion Canada Award for her contribution to child mental health. Dr. Jen lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, two teens, a toddler, and a sweet dog named Mango.

In this episode, learn about:

• Early emotional intelligence development
• A baby's experience in utero
• How to refocus on NOW
• Self-leadership
• Be the person you want your child to be
• Umbrella Project
• Coping skills assessment
• The Umbrella Effect book
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Connect with Jennifer:

• Website: umbrellaproject.co
• Instagram: @umbrellapjct