Heidi Borst

Heidi Borst

Heidi Borst is an active mom, journalist and nutrition coach with a strong affinity for nature, sarcasm and extra sleep.

Recent Articles

Young boy looking out a window looking sad

Mental Health

How to Help Kids Navigate the Age of Angst

Parents understanding the difference between everyday worry and anxiety helps struggling kids

By: Heidi Borst | Aug 29, 2022
Mom giving child some tea and feeling her forehead

Health + Nutrition

Natural Remedies for Common Childhood Ailments

A local naturopathic doctor shares her favorite remedies for sore throats, allergies, headaches and more

By: Heidi Borst | Jul 12, 2022
Mom sitting on the floor next to a baby sitting on a baby potty

New Baby

How to Potty Train Your Baby From Birth Using Elimination Communication

Top tips for early — and eco-friendly — infant potty training

By: Heidi Borst | Jun 08, 2022
Teenager wearing a black shirt sitting on a couch

Mental Health

Why Suicide Rates Spike in the Spring

Here’s what parents need to know

By: Heidi Borst | Mar 29, 2022
Mom shows her muscles, celebrating her health and wellness New Year's resolution

Health + Nutrition

How to Make (and Keep) New Year’s Wellness Resolutions

Follow these steps for a healthier you in 2022

By: Heidi Borst | Dec 28, 2021
A parent holds her child's hands around a beautifully wrapped holiday present

Mindfulness

Holiday Gifts: Managing Expectations With Your Kids

Three expert tips for stressing (and spending) less during the giving season

By: Heidi Borst | Nov 30, 2021
female doctor talking to female patient both wearing masks

Parent Health + Relationship

Know the Signs of Ovarian and Breast Cancer

Local organization advances its mission to save women’s lives through cancer research and education

By: Heidi Borst | Sep 08, 2021
A young woman looking at her reflection in the mirror, unhappy with what she is seeing

Health + Nutrition

Signs Your Child Might Have an Eating Disorder

And what you can do to help

By: Heidi Borst | Aug 13, 2021
girl climbing on her hands and knees across a log spanning a creek in pacific northwest woods

Health + Nutrition

The Epidemic of Play Deprivation

Why our kids need the freedom to play — now more than ever

By: Heidi Borst | Jun 29, 2021
Teenage girl lying in bed staring at the ceiling, with her phone in her hand

Sleep

How Disordered Sleep Affects Mental Health in Teens

Help your teen get their sleep back on track

By: Heidi Borst | Jun 07, 2021