(Mostly) Mindful Parenting: Two Picky Eaters, Two Parenting Styles & Lots Of Running Around

Nicole Modic, aka Kale Junkie and mom of two boys who don't love veggies, has a secret weapon: It's called taco seasoning. (Don't believe Gavyn; it works!)

The recipe developer has spent the past couple of years of mom life learning how to fuel her active kids—and how to keep up with them (another secret weapon: melatonin helps). Watch a day in Nicole, Gavyn, and Hunter's life on this episode of (Mostly) Mindful Parenting below!


  • Experts generally define three basic types of parenting styles: permissive, authoritative and authoritarian, which is also known as autocratic, according to WebMD. Although parents can use more than one type of parenting style when raising their chil
  • Engaging in creative activities allows children to develop their imaginations. It can also help build confidence by making it easier to express opinions and generate new ideas. Instilling children with a creative spirit gives them a way to escape neg
  • Many parents have questions that start with, “What do I say when…?” However, parents need to understand that it is “less important what you say, and more important that you listen.” Turn off the “parent alarm.” Listen without judgment and reaction. W