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Course Description

More than a Meal: The Power of Nutrition in Parenting is an empowering and practical training designed for foster and adoptive parents who want to harness the life-changing benefits of proper nutrition in the healing and development of children from hard places. This course explores the profound connection between food and behavior, brain development, trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and family bonding. Parents will gain insight into how everyday meal choices can serve as tools for building trust, reducing meltdowns, increasing focus, and supporting long-term health. Whether you’re dealing with picky eaters, sensory issues, or erratic behavior, this course will give you tools to turn mealtimes into moments of healing and connection.

CEU Certificate: 1 Hour

Course Instructor

Ted Stackpole Facilitator

Chaplain Ted Stackpole serves the foster and adoption community with deep compassion and commitment, drawing from years of experience as a spiritual leader and advocate for vulnerable children and families. He is an ordained minister and an endorsed chaplain with the Assemblies of God, offering guidance, hope, and pastoral care to those navigating the complexities of foster care and adoption. A devoted father of eleven, Ted enjoys spending time in the great outdoors and hopes to one day fulfill his dream of exploring the rugged beauty of Alaska.

 

Online Course

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