10 Christmas snacks that won’t send them bouncing off the walls
Christmas has a knack for turning even the sweetest children into sugar-crazed whirlwinds bouncing off the walls. You know the pattern – they’re perfectly happy…
Category: Teen & Tween Health
Beyond acne treatment – smart nutrition tips after taking Roaccutane
Living with severe acne can be tough on your self-esteem and mental health. This is why so many acne sufferers turn to a medicine called…
Flu Season – how to protect you and your family this winter
Influenza (flu) is much more than ‘just a bad cold’. Every winter, flu leads to thousands of hospitalisations and sadly, many deaths both in the…
A bang on the head – nutritional strategies for concussion and head injury in young athletes
Every year, around 700,000 children under the age of 15 attend Accident and Emergency after a head injury, which is a shocking number. While most…
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…
Why your kids should drink whole milk
Have you ever stood in the dairy aisle of the supermarket, baffled by the endless milk choices and unsure whether to choose whole, semi-skimmed or…
Help! My child is still wetting the bed. What can I do?
Does your child wake up to a soggy, wet bed every morning? Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is far more common than many parents realise. Around…
How to navigate the potential pitfalls of taking ADHD medication
Has your child been prescribed ADHD stimulant medication such as methylphenidate? If so, you are not alone as a parent. Prescriptions for ADHD medications in…
Help my child is growing up too fast! Is this early puberty?
Does it feel like your little one is growing up far too quickly and showing changes in their body or behaviour that you didn’t expect…
How to recognise motor tics & Tourette syndrome, and manage them with nutrition
If you or your loved one has exaggerated eye blinking, sudden head jerks or constant throat clearing, then it’s important to take notice, as these…
Back to school immune hacks. How to nourish your child’s immune system this autumn
You’ve got a thousand things on your mind with your kids going back to school. But remember to take the time to think about how…
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…
Fly healthy: my top tips to stay well when you travel on planes
Air travel is exciting when you travel to exciting new places, but I bet most of you have experienced a health crash-landing from a bug…
Eczema kids – not just itchy on the outside!
If your child has eczema, you probably know how challenging it can be to watch them struggle with itchy, uncomfortable skin, especially when the creams…
How to live with fewer microplastics
If you’ve ever felt disheartened by the sheer amount of plastic in our lives, you’re not alone. Even the most well-intentioned among us, who choose…
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…
Five reasons your child may have dark puffy eye bags
Have you ever noticed puffy dark circles under your child’s eyes, despite them getting a good night’s sleep? Parents often suspect delicate skin or even…
Get on top of your kids’ mood swings: essential strategies from an expert clinical psychologist
“My child is having mood swings and nothing I do seems to work? I really can’t cope any more and things are getting worse”. Does…
Chocolate can be good for you – learn how to enjoy it healthily
We can probably all agree that chocolate is absolutely delicious and it can cheer you up and give you a boost when you are feeling…