How do I help my child climb the Milk Ladder?
My youngest son was our Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) dairy free baba, and at aged seven weeks he needed an operation for a stomach…
Category: Child Health
Constipation SOS – Why do babies & children get bunged-up?
Constipation can be the most painful experience for a baby or young child – it is amazing how grumpy and unsettled a child can get…
Why does my child grind teeth at night?
Do you have a little one who tooth grinds or clenches their teeth? It is really quite common, and adults can teeth grind too! Worn…
Review: The Little Grower’s Cookbook by Ghillie James and Julia Parker
There are times when I think I have exhausted all the ways of keeping the kids entertained while they are at home. And then a…
Constantly chewing – could this be Pica?
Do you have a child who chews on their collars and sleeves all the time? Some people put this down to stress, anxiety, boredom or…
What happens when your teenager kisses 20 people at a party and ends up with glandular fever?
When Sam was recently sent home from school feeling badly fatigued, and with suspected mental health problems, I had a worried mum asking me what…
NatureDoc’s Winter Health Tips
At this time of year, I’m often asked the best way to keep kids strong and healthy through the winter months, and this year is…
Brain food for working memory in dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention deficit disorder
Dyslexia, dyspraxia and similar learning differences can be very frustrating, but being able to think differently can be a huge advantage. We have a son…
Why do some kids have rough, bumpy “chicken skin”?
The bumpy, rough skin that is often found at the tops of arms is often called keratosis pilaris (KP) or follicular keratosis and can be…
Healthy School Lunches – How To Talk To Your School To Make Positive Nutritious Changes
Are you worried about the school food at your child’s school? Is it too sugary and lacking in the fresh stuff? Over the past 18…
How to speak to your kids positively to build better behaviour & self confidence
If you have never yelled at your child, then you are either a one in a million parent, or you’re telling fibs! No one ever…
Back To School – Lots of Changes Afoot For Autumn 2020
It’s back to school this week and for many kids they won’t have seen their school friends or teachers for over 6 months due to…
When Fussy Eating Is Not Just A “Phase”
Would you classify your child as a fussy eater? Most kids have food likes and dislikes and usually broaden their diet when the start to…
Is Kawasaki disease really a risk, and what can you do?
With some children going back to school after half term, many parents are concerned that they may catch coronavirus or bring it back home and…
Can Vegan Kids be Healthy Kids?
I often get asked if it’s possible to feed kids a healthy and nutritious vegan, vegetarian, or mainly plant-based diet? Firstly it’s very important to…
How To Cope With The Stress Of Home Schooling
When you add home schooling to all the other pressures at home, this has been a huge challenge for several families that I have spoken…
PANDAS Webinar
This week, I was on a brilliant webinar with Dr Tim Ubhi and Sarah Sharp about PANDAS and Coronavirus. PANDAS is an autoimmune neuropsychiatric childhood…
How To Sort Out Kids With Gippy Tummies
Having a child with diarrhoea is no fun for anyone in the household! Most of the time, runny tummy only causes discomfort for a day…
Top 6 Tips For Getting Kids To Sleep At Night
If you struggle to get your kids to sleep at night, then be reassured you’re not alone! Sleep trouble isn’t just a problem among adults, kids oft…
The Magical Antiviral Properties of Elderberry
Lots of people are talking about Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) being a good thing to take to ward off Flu and Covid-19, so what’s it…