How To Support Your Child’s Immunity When Antibiotics Are Not the Answer
Even though antibiotics can be lifesavers, doctors are now much more cautious about prescribing them. A new research paper has found that antibiotics …
Why is my baby crying so much, and how can you help them?
It’s 6pm, your baby has been crying for what feels like forever, and nothing you try makes any difference to help them settle and sleep.…
Are UPFs making your child’s allergies, eczema and asthma worse?
If your child sneezes their way throughout the day, wakes up at night scratching, or reaches for their inhaler more often than you’d like, then…
Plastic-free babies – what every parent needs to know about the first 1,000 days
If you’re doing everything you can to give your baby or toddler the best possible start in life, then you’ll want to know about the…
Constipated baby or child? Here’s what causes constipation in children
Whether you’ve got a tiny baby, an energetic toddler or a school-age kid, child constipation can turn your happy little one into a miserable, uncomfortable…
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…
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…
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…
Nutrition tips to keep sleep-deprived parents sane
When was the last time you enjoyed a full night’s sleep as a parent? Raising young children who don’t sleep through the night can be…
How to Protect Your Immunity While Pregnant and Breastfeeding
Catching an infection while you are pregnant, or breastfeeding can really zap your energy levels and make you feel quite wobbly and low. What’s more,…
Taking antibiotics whilst breastfeeding? Here’s what you need to know about you and your baby’s gut health
I receive countless messages from new mummies who find themselves in hospital beds hooked up to IVs, overwhelmed by panic being prescribed strong antibiotics. They…
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…
What you can do to support Glue Ear in children just with nutrition
When our daughter “failed” her hearing test at 8 months old, I panicked and thought the worst; and naturally I wanted to do everything I…
The leading cause of hospital visits among kids is Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Here’s what you need to know
It’s around a lot in the wintertime and most children will have had Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) by the age of two, being exposed to…
Conjunctivitis: Natural ways to manage and protect against pink eye
Waking up with sticky, swollen, uncomfortable eyes can be a quite distressing and unwanted surprise. These are common symptoms of conjunctivitis, also known as pink…
What magnesium should you choose for calmer days and better sleep?
Do you or your child often feel panicky, anxious, irritable, or struggle to sleep? It can be tough and affect every aspect of your life.…
Bounce back from norovirus: a guide to natural home remedies
Norovirus, often dubbed the ‘winter vomiting bug’, is a highly contagious virus that can mean a couple of days of tummy pain as well as…
Battling the 100-day cough: natural remedies for whooping cough relief
Who has been coughing for weeks or even months? There is a nasty, lingering cough that is doing the rounds affecting babies, children and adults…
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…