Why you might want to avoid Calcium Propionate preservative in bread
We all love the convenience of eating bought bread, it’s especially handy for busy parents if it lasts in the bread bin for a few…
Category: Neurodiversity
Can The Gut Microbiome Affect a Child’s Temperament?
All kids can be moody at times, and childhood meltdowns can be very real and gruelling for everyone. However, some kids find it much easier…
Is Attention Deficit the New Normal?
Is it just me observing a rise in numbers, or are many more kids and teens being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD/AD(h)D) these days?…
Liz Earle Wellbeing Podcast – Friday Five Immunopsychiatry
This week, I had a catch-up with Liz Earle or her Friday Five Podcast! Has your child or teen (or even yourself!) developed anxiety, tics,…
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…
How Not to Screw Up Your Kids – Podcast
I do love chatting on a podcast, and even better when it’s with one of my most favourite people ever, Dr Maryhan Baker. Maryhan really…
Does your child have Speech Delay or a Stutter?
Is your little one not saying as many words as their peers or they have not progressed from babbling? Do you or others find it…
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…
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…
Why do Autistic Kids Stim? …and Strategies To Help
If you have a child with autism, then a big part of their day to day life can be taken up by stimming. Stimming 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…
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…
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…
Hey Warrior! – A Book For Kids About Anxiety
Hey Warrior gives parents the tools to help their children understand and cope with anxiety. Past attempts to solve anxiety are put to one side and th…
How To Beat School Exam Stress, Anxiety & Tiredness
Do you have kids with big exams this term? Is exam stress getting them down? What a child eats can have a big impact on their mood, sleep and energy l…
‘Omazing’ Omega-3 – Fab Fats For Health & Brain Power
Lucinda Miller shares why omega-3 is so 'Omazing' for health and brain power and what factors to consider when choosing the right supplement for your …
Attention Deficit Disorder or Simply A Brain Crying Out for Better Nutrition?
What do you know about ADD or its close cousin ADHD? If your child is hyper, struggles to focus or is disorganised then they could hold the answer. He…
Lucinda talks kids health & functional medicine on the Alex Manos podcast
Listen to Lucinda chatting with Alex Manos about kids, functional medicine, gut health, mental health, and behavioural, developmental and learning cha…
How The Inflamed Mind can cause depression
Have you ever been in pain and then realised that you also feel tired, a little withdrawn and your mood has dipped? Has your energy and mood lifted as…