How to dial down the risk of child obesity
We all want our kids to grow up to healthy and well, and Kings College London have now highlighted six important modifiable factors that a…
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…
Mother Nature’s Approach to Molluscum
So many parents are wondering what can I do about Molluscum… is there a cure for Molluscum? Molloscum Contagiosum is a mild skin virus that…
How do I help my child climb the Milk Ladder?
My youngest son was our Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) dairy free baba, and at aged seven weeks he needed an operation for a stomach…
Review: The Little Grower’s Cookbook by Ghillie James and Julia Parker
There are times when I think I have exhausted all the ways of keeping the kids entertained while they are at home. And then a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Is Kawasaki disease really a risk, and what can you do?
With some children going back to school after half term, many parents are concerned that they may catch coronavirus or bring it back home and…
Can Vegan Kids be Healthy Kids?
I often get asked if it’s possible to feed kids a healthy and nutritious vegan, vegetarian, or mainly plant-based diet? Firstly it’s very important to…
How To Cope With The Stress Of Home Schooling
When you add home schooling to all the other pressures at home, this has been a huge challenge for several families that I have spoken…
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…
How To Sort Out Kids With Gippy Tummies
Having a child with diarrhoea is no fun for anyone in the household! Most of the time, runny tummy only causes discomfort for a day…
The Magical Antiviral Properties of Elderberry
Lots of people are talking about Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) being a good thing to take to ward off Flu and Covid-19, so what’s it…
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…
Is It A Viral Or A Bacterial Infection? Top Clues For Parents
Do you know how to differentiate between a viral and a bacterial infection? This article will help you work out why your child is ill, so you can find…
The Times’ Bridget Harrison consults Lucinda on what to cook for vegetarian or vegan kids
Lucinda Miller shares her wisdom with Bridget Harrison in The Times. If you child choses to be vegan or vegetairan, how do you ensure they still gets …