While the curriculum was written for elementary-aged kids, I’ve actually had quite a few families tell me their high schoolers enjoyed doing the lessons right alongside younger siblings. These families had their high schoolers do the upper grade activities and complete the additional readings that I have listed in the "For the Instructors" section, which is meant to be further reading for the adults who want to dive deeper on particular topics themselves.

Because the lessons are simple but packed with solid info, and because they’re written in a no-nonsense, practical way, they tend to land well with a wide range of ages!

All recipes are gluten free. The recipes that contain dairy offer easy dairy-free alternatives.

Yes. Growing Up Nourished is written from a Christian perspective. Every lesson begins with a short Bible verse and offers simple, age-appropriate ways to reflect on it (like a quick prayer, copywork, or a drawing prompt) so faith feels natural and joyful, not heavy or doctrinal. Families can read the verse as written or adapt it to their preferred translation and rhythm.

You can read my full statement of faith here.

Growing Up Nourished carries a whole-food philosophy and is written for real families. It focuses on nutrient density, blood-sugar balance, and avoiding seed-oil cooking... without diet guilt or calorie counting.

Core principles (kid-friendly + practical)
- Real food first: Meat, eggs, fish, colorful veggies, fruit, quality dairy (if tolerated), and properly prepared starches.
- Protein at the center: Build meals around protein to steady energy, mood, and focus.
- Healthy fats: Butter/ghee, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, tallow. Avoid industrial seed oils (soy, corn, canola, etc.) whenever possible.
- Slow carbs, smart sweets: Fruit, roots, and traditionally prepared grains; sweeteners used lightly (honey/maple) and paired with protein/fat.
- Gut-supportive staples: Fermented foods, fiber from plants, and simple, home-cooked meals.
- Not all foods work for all bodies: Kids learn to notice which foods help them feel their best—and which don’t.

Bottom line: simple, nourishing meals that help kids feel great in their bodies, learn real kitchen skills, and build a lifetime of healthy habits... without obsession or overwhelm.

Yes. Growing Up Nourished is written from a Christian perspective, but the core skills such as nutrition basics, kitchen confidence, science activities, and habit-building, stand on their own. Many non-religious families use the curriculum by adapting or omitting the faith prompts.

Yes, absolutely! Group licensing options are available for those who want to teach in a group setting. If you're interested in setting up a group license, please use the contact form with more information on your group type (co-op, private school, hybrid, tutoring pod) and expected headcount and I’ll follow up with the best licensing option and next steps!