Kids and tummy aches. How can you ease their pain?
Does your child often complain of a sore tummy? You’re certainly not alone, and this is one of the most common reasons why parents bring…
Category: Fussy & Selective Eating
How to top up protein in your fussy eater’s diet
Kids are drawn to carby, fatty and UPF foods. As you walk down the supermarket aisle or high street, you can see how brands exploit…
Why does your teacher want your child to eat a proper nourishing breakfast before school?
There’s a saying that you should breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper. This is because a nourishing morning…
What to tell your teens and adolescents about energy drinks and caffeine
Caffeine use among the youth is reaching alarming levels, exacerbated by the highly caffeinated energy drinks that have flooded shop shelves, which are so attractive…
Is your child ready to start school? Many parents are anxious, so here’s what you can do
You’ve received the exciting news that your child has a school place in this September’s reception class! The thought of your little one starting school…
Extreme fussy eaters – when it is not all in the mind
Are you exasperated by feeding battles with your child? You may not know where to turn if your child is a highly selective feeder, if…
Do certain foods give you an itchy mouth? Learn how to solve Oral Allergy Syndrome
Do you or your child experience tingling, itching, or swelling in the mouth during or after eating certain foods? You might believe that you have…
What does ultra-processed food have to do with ADHD?
Ultra-processed food is a hot topic as most of us eat a lot of it, but the evidence is mounting that it isn’t doing our…
Fostering a Healthy Relationship with Food
We are excited to share a guest blog with you, written by Dr Romi Ran, who is an author and Clinical Psychologist specialising in working…
PANS PANDAS Stories Podcast – How to heal the immune system naturally
If your child has suddenly developed anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder or tics then these are the podcasts and blog for you. I was thrilled to…
A VERY Happy Podcast with Fearne Cotton
It was a pure joy and an absolute pleasure to chat with Fearne Cotton on her Happy Place Podcast. I met her and her beautiful…
Could Helicobacter Pylori be the root cause of your child’s fussy eating?
Have you got a child who is very picky with their food and complains of feeling “sicky” or a sore tummy? When you’re tearing your…
If you are what you eat, then British kids must be two-thirds ultra-processed
The diets of British children have recently come under scrutiny, and it is not good news. An upcoming report by First Steps Nutrition Trust is…
Zinc – The Mighty Mineral For Learning, Brain Development and Mood
Our body uses zinc to do many amazing things and zinc is one of the most important minerals that every parent of a child with…
The happy story of a baby boy with complex allergies & reflux
This is a little fella I have been working with over the last few weeks & this joyous photo means EVERYTHING to me. Adam was…
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…
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…
Taste Test: Healthy Rice Substitutes
When I spotted Mr Organic's Legume Rice products, I decided we had to give them a go and do a review. They make three types, Chickpea Rice, Red Lentil…
Nine Tips To Help A Skinny Kid Eat More
Skinny kids are just as much a worry to parents as the overweight ones. Amazingly, in a world of obesity I have more small and underweight children co…
My child has gone vegetarian or vegan… what should I cook?
Here is good advice on what to do if your child becomes vegetarian or vegan. This is particularly relevant for parents who aren’t vegetarian or vega…