Episode 101: How To Make Pill Swallowing Easier For Children and Adults

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My guest this week is Dr. Bonnie Kaplan, a research psychologist and semi-retired Professor at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine. Dr. Bonnie has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">contribution of nutrition to brain development and brain function.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Her efforts to include nutrition knowledge in the care of people with mental health challenges have earned her a variety of awards, including the Dr. Rogers Prize and in 2017 she was selected as one of 150 Canadian Difference Makers in Mental Health.</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Dr. Kaplan and I discuss how to make pill swallowing easier for children and adults. Dr. Kaplan’s evidence-based techniques have helped thousands conquer this essential life skill. Many children and adults, especially those dealing with developmental and mental health disorders, struggle daily with pill-swallowing whether it be necessary vitamins, minerals, or vital medications. Dr. Kaplan shares key tips on how to successfully implement her pill-swallowing techniques empowering its users to independently manage this daily task entirely on their own.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Kaplan’s new book,</span> <a href="https://thebetterbrainbook.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">‘The Better Brain’</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,  co-authored with her former student Dr. Julia Rucklidge, is full of anecdotes, stories, and simplified scientific works to help readers understand the importance of nutrients for brain function.<br /> <br /></span></p> <p><strong>Where to learn more about Dr. Bonnie Kaplan…</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://bonniejkaplan.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">BonnieJKaplan.com</spa