Banana & Blueberry Brainy Porridge
This is one of my favourite family breakfasts and I bet this combination of buttery banana and squidgy blueberries will be a winner with your…
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…
Roasted Pumpkin & Tomato Soup
A perfect way to use up left over pumpkin from Halloween. A stunning autumnal tomato soup recipe using roasted vegetables to give this soup a…
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…
Cashew Nut Butter & Berry Apple Slices
Apple slices supercharged with nut butter, berries and seeds are such a winning snack on so many levels and are popular with all ages. This…
Spiced Carrot Cake
Here’s a delicious carrot cake spiced with warming cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Lower in sugar and boosted with mixed seeds. It’s a doddle to make…
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…
Mini Blueberry & Lemon Oat Pancakes
Pancakes are a hit with all ages and are perfect for lazy weekend breakfasts. They also work well in a lunch box, so use some…
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…
Cinnamon Apple Muffins
A winner for rushed breakfasts, lunch boxes and after school snacks, these muffins are packed full of nutritious goodies. Cinnamon and apple are totally delicious…
Long Haulers – Have you still got post-viral symptoms after coronavirus?
As we are starting to see a second wave of Coronavirus, it is important to remember that there are many people who haven’t recovered properly…
Tangerine Oaties
These are the cutest little spiced oat biscuits which are sweetened with tangerine juice! You can include a few in a lunchbox or have some…
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…
Moroccan Lamb Kofta Skewers
Mildly spiced and slightly sweet lamb koftas skewered with veggies. They are boosted with grated carrot and chickpeas to give them some extra goodness. These…
Pesto Courgette Waffles
These are probably the most delicious savoury waffles you will ever eat! They are popular with all the family and even make a brilliant weaning…
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…
Chocolate Orange Seeded Granola
Chocolate and orange pair so beautifully together and this is a very moreish granola recipe that is suitable for the whole family from 12 months…
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…
Feta & Pomegranate Lentil Salad
Here’s a lovely summery salad. Because it has lots of protein in the lentils, feta cheese and pistachios, it’s really filling, and you could even…