S2, Ep23: Vegan Parenting with Kim Haskins and Jake Yapp
This week, Evy chats to artist, Kim Haskins, and comedian/presenter, Jake Yapp, about their experiences and insights into raising their son, Spike, as a vegan. We talk about how to deal with the multitude of opinions shared by non-vegan naysayers, whether or not we should be sharing the truth of what happens to animals with young children, and how to handle awkward social situations for vegan kids. LAter on, we have an exclusive interview with Spike himself who shares his favourite things about being vegan! Also on this episode... This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! Jake and Kim explain why they had no doubt in their mind about raising Spike vegan. The one nutrient Jake and Kim supplement for their son. How to deal with other people’s criticism of raising children vegan. What is the best way to respond to people who say you’re ‘pushing your beliefs’ on children by raising them vegan. At what age can children grasp the concept of veganism? Should parents shield their children from the harsh reality of animal exploitation? Kim and Jake share their experience of home-schooling Spike and how significant a part veganism played in that decision. Does Spike agree with the vegan philosophy and does he share those values with other children? What do you do when a child goes to a party with meat products and they want to eat the same food as other children. Do vegan children have a harder time fitting in with their peers? Kim and Jake share their thoughts on how to introduce veganism to young children who have not been vegan from birth. Interview with much-hyped vegan child, Spike! Listener question about ‘Ostroveganism’. Links Check out Kim’s artwork! Check out Jake’s comedy and podcasts. Listen to Jake’s new podcast Now Wash Your Hands! Follow Jake on Twitter and Kim on Instagram. Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch