Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath or Dr. J as he's known is a regular guest on the podcast. He is a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. Dr. J is CEO of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and is President of NAMA the National Ayurveda Medical Association in the U.S.  In this episode we talk about his new book 'The Parent’s Complete Guide to Ayurveda’  which won the 2022 National Parenting Product Award by NAPPA (National Association of Parenting Products Award). We discuss the following: The importance of introducing Ayurvedic principles into your child's life. The value of understanding your child's unique mind/body type. Navigating parenting in the digital age. The kapha stage of life, from birth to puberty. Transitioning into puberty and the pitta stage of life. The foundational routines to establish early in life. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more, visit keralaayurveda.us/courses, For 35% off the new Principles of Ayurveda course use the code Elements35 when you sign up! Visit keralaayurveda.us to find Dr. J's new book and for more information on their educational programs, healing therapies and Ayurvedic products. * Register for the discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting January 27th, 2023 Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out! * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!