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Q: Dear Raw Mom,

Hi there, I am feeding a 24 week old daughter at the moment as well as running after 3 active boys (homeschooled). I have ordered loads of inspiration, thank you. More specifically though, as I am currently on a 100% RAW Challenge, is there anything I need for myself to keep breast milk at optimal quality?

I do not want to get run down.

Thanks Renee

A: Dear Renee,

Wow Mama! You do have A LOT on your plate… please take good solid care of  yourself.
I cannot give medical advice but if you could stay current with yourself and attune to what your body and spirit needs to keep you well and contented, you will probably be able to intuit what you need.
REST, high NUTRITION, and pure WATER are all a must.
And if you feel you need some supplements or superfoods, read-up and see what resonates for you.
I trust you have a good support system with a good health-care provider like a open-minded doctor or Naturopath… just in case you ever feel ‘not right’…

Blissings,

Shannon Shakaya Breeze

Q: Hello Raw Mom

I have an 8 year old daughter and a 6 year old step daughter. My stepdaughter is 100% raw and I am finding it difficult at times finding a happy medium at meal time. My daughter eats about 80% raw and I would like to eventually have her 100% with the odd time for bday cake etc if at a bday because none of my family nor her friends eat raw. She is worried she will be made fun of. Any suggestions on how I can gradually get my daughter to convert to a raw diet? She has had many tummy problems and since eating more raw she has noticed a difference which helps.

Your Canadian friend

A: Hello Dear One,

Hold the space for what you want; children LIVE into it.  A baby kitten who falls into the water will drown if the mother cat senses the situation is hopeless – but the kitten will not give up and will strive to survive if it senses the mother is striving to rescue her.
We need to deal with our own emotions and limitations inside of us rather than approach the situation from without if we aren’t in alignment.  Are YOU worried that your daughter will be made fun of, or are you feeling anxious about her ability to handle it if that happen…?
What fears do you have around your daughter’s eating all raw…?
Start there.

We are the transmitters and our young children are the receivers of so much of this unconscious dilemmas and drama.
It is natural to have questions and concerns about eating all raw especially when you are so new to it, so do not feel bad  you have some unconscious reservations that your daughter may be picking up on…just take your time, there is no rush.  You are doing amazing!  Your daughters are amazing.

Allow everyone’s process to unfold with love and faith.  Perhaps a 100% raw diet will one day be right for your daughter…perhaps where she has landed for now is perfect for her.
True food and sustenance comes from the support and acceptance and enjoyment that we receive as much as what we eat.

Continue to grow and celebrate yourselves and every step of your journey can be bringing you all a strong sense of self and sense of rightness and joy.  Read and research to help combat any lingering doubts – Shazzie’s EVIE’S KITCHEN is a great place to start for supporting yourself in just staying in tune with yourself and your children moment by moment, my manual and DVD RAISING CHILDREN RAISES US, is inspiring and reinforcement, and Dr Cousen’s at www.treeoflife.nu has great resources for pregnant raw moms to be.

I hope that helps.

I am so proud of you!

Blissings,
Shakaya Breeze

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