Ever wondered why your child is always picky about certain foods? Ever battled with recurrent infections, allergies, or even challenging behavior? It all could be tied to something as simple as gut health.

I'm excited to announce that I've put together a brand new kids' gut health assessment. This assessment will help you determine just how healthy your child's gut is, and give you guidance on what next steps you need to take.

In this episode we will go through a series of questions to determine if your child falls under three categories:
1. Gut Repair;
2. Gut Nourish;
3. Gut Maintain;

The information in this podcast episode, together with the gut health assessment will help you make the most of the information I share in my upcoming Free Gut Health Masterclass that I will be hosting next week.  

Have you registered? If not, check out the information below to save your seat, and together we can work to improve your child's behaviour, fussy eating, allergies, and so much more..

Come along to our masterclass '3 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Transform Your Kids' GUT HEALTH to Improve Behaviour, Immunity, Allergies and Fussy Eating"

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Come along to my upcoming masterclass to learn my 3 surprisingly simple ways to transform your kid's gut health to improve their behaviour, immunity, allergies and fussy eating.

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Today we're talking about fussy eaters and food intolerances - two very common complaints we see in the Natural Super Kids Clinic. Specifically what you might be missing if you're dealing with a child who is a fussy eater, or one who has a food intolerance.. or maybe you're dealing with both concerns. 

In this episode, Jess will share:

• A personal client of Jess's who had multiple food intolerances, low immunity, fussy with food, and Mum was struggling to find foods that were safe for her to eat;
• Jess shares what approach she took with this client including focusing on the gut;
• What you might be missing when it comes to fussy eating and food intolerances;
• Information on what gut dysbiosis and intestinal permeability are, how this can impact your child & how this relates to fussy eating and food intolerances.

Episode Links:
Download your copy of our free Kids Gut Health eBook here. 

Come along to our masterclass '3 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Transform Your Kids' GUT HEALTH to Improve Behaviour, Immunity, Allergies and Fussy Eating"

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Come along to my upcoming masterclass to learn my 3 surprisingly simple ways to transform your kid's gut health to improve their behaviour, immunity, allergies and fussy eating.

Save your Seat for the masterclass here

If you are a parent of a child who has been diagnosed with a lung condition such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, or acute respiratory infections such as influenza, RSV, or the common cold then this episode is valuable for you. Research tells us that there is promise for these chronic lung conditions and that the gut microbiome plays a significant role in improving lung function. 

In this episode Jess shares:

• How dysbiosis in gut microbiota is associated with lung disorders and respiratory infections;
• More information on the lung-gut axis and how gut health is connected to lung function;
• Jess shares research from studies focusing on the gut-lung connection;
• Plus, the importance of short-chain fatty acids when it comes to nourishing the gut, lung health, immunity and more;
• Some of the specific respiratory and lung conditions we see in children and our strategies for improving symptoms including:
  • Hayfever and environmental allergies; 
  • Asthma; 
  • Cystic Fibrosis;
• The benefits of a fibre-rich diet for influencing the lungs;
• Specific strains of probiotic strains play a beneficial role in improving the gut-lung axis.

Episode Links:

• Episode 6: The Hygiene Hypothesis and Allergies in Kids;
• Research Paper: The lung–gut axis during viral respiratory infections: the impact of gut dysbiosis on secondary disease outcomes
• Research Paper: Diet, Microbiota and Gut-Lung Connection
• Research Paper: The Role of the Microbiome in Asthma: The Gut–Lung Axis

Come along to our masterclass '3 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Transform Your Kids' GUT HEALTH to Improve Behaviour, Immunity, Allergies and Fussy Eating"

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Come along to my upcoming masterclass to learn my 3 surprisingly simple ways to transform your kid's gut health to improve their behaviour, immunity, allergies and fussy eating.

Save your Seat for the masterclass here

If you are a parent of a child who struggles with sensitive skin, eczema, rashes, hives, keratosis pilaris (chicken skin) psoriasis, acne, chronic skin infections such as molluscum, Impetigo, hand, foot, and mouth, cradle cap this episode is going to interest you. Let us dive into the fascinating connection between the gut and the skin. In this episode we will zoom out and look at skin health in general and how the gut is involved with our skin health. 

In this episode, I will share:

• My own story with acne struggles, and how it lead me to study naturopathy;
• The various reasons why the gut is so important for skin conditions, including:
  • Both the gut and the skin are elimination channels for the body;
  • Inflammation from the gut can lead to inflammation of the skin;
• Why the gut and the immune system go hand-in-hand, and how this impact the skin (ie: skin infections, molluscum);
• The nutrients that are important for gut and skin integrity;
• When it comes to hormonal skin conditions such as acne we need to also consider the role of the gut.
• I share more on the specific strains of probiotics that are beneficial for certain skin conditions
  
  

Episode Links:

• Episode 38: Eczema: Causes and Natural Solutions
• Episode 39: The link between eczema and gut health
• Episode 49: Preventing and treating acne in teens
• Episode 71: Treating Molluscum Contagiosum

Come along to our masterclass '3 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Transform Your Kids' GUT HEALTH to Improve Behaviour, Immunity, Allergies and Fussy Eating"

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Come along to my upcoming masterclass to learn my 3 surprisingly simple ways to transform your kid's gut health to improve their behaviour, immunity, allergies and fussy eating.

Save your Seat for the masterclass here

The rise in mental health issues among children is concerning, but did you know that it's tightly woven with changes in their gut microbiome? In this episode, I will share with you how nurturing a diverse microbiome can balance neurotransmitters and enhance mental well-being to improve mood, sleep, behaviour, and more. 

In this episode, we will delve into:

• Understanding what the gut-brain connection is;
• What the gut-brain connection means for our children's overall health and well-being;
• Steps we can take to improve our children's mental health through the gut-brain connection, including dietary, lifestyle, and nutrient suggestions;
• I will share more information on the gut and why our microbes are so important for brain health;
• What affects microbiome diversity in our children;
• The link between gastrointestinal complaints & mental health disorders;
• I share more information on neuroinflammation and what we can do to reduce this;
• I delve into the topic of psychobiotics and what specific strains have been researched in connection to improving mood, sleep, and mental health outcomes.
• Plus my favourite herb & nutrient for gut-brain connection.

Episode Links:

• Download our free Kids Gut Health eBook to start improving your kid's gut health here;
• Book an express consultation with our practitioners to receive supplement advice. 
• Reach out to us on Instagram here. 

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• Why some children are much more affected by their circumstances and their environment, compared to others;
• I share the statistics of how many children are known as dandelion children, what this means, and what personality traits they have;
• I share how many children identify as orchid children and their personality traits;  
• Plus, how we can support our orchid children.

• Follow us on Instagram here. 
• Watch the TedTalk on this concept here. 
• Purchase The Orchid and the Dandelion - Why Some Children Struggle and How All Can Thrive on Amazon. 

Come along to our masterclass '3 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Transform Your Kids' GUT HEALTH to Improve Behaviour, Immunity, Allergies and Fussy Eating"

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Come along to my upcoming masterclass to learn my 3 surprisingly simple ways to transform your kid's gut health to improve their behaviour, immunity, allergies and fussy eating.

Save your Seat for the masterclass here

Packing school lunch boxes every day can be such a chore, especially when your kid comes home and you realise they haven't eaten a thing you've prepared.  When it comes to packing school lunchboxes, it's important to focus on building a nutritionally balanced lunchbox that balances your children's blood sugar levels, but we also need to find foods our kids want to eat (which is the tricky part!)

In this episode, I will be sharing my time-saving hacks for packing a healthy lunchbox. For more insights on packing a healthy lunchbox, be sure to listen to Episode 53 of the Natural Super Kids podcast.

Let's dive into: 

• Why packing a healthy lunchbox is such a significant part of our kid's overall wellbeing;
• Tips for packing a lunchbox for a fussy eater;
• How to improve nutrition throughout the day, if they won't eat it out of their lunchbox;
• Why healthy lunchbox options are so beneficial for our kids.. (hint: it involves balancing blood sugar levels..);
• We dive into some of my time-saving hacks including:
  • Batch cooking recipes that freeze well and are made to last (hint: sweet snack options);
  • How having a schedule or a plan to "prep ahead" is a game-changer;
  • Why I love to have the lunchboxes cleaned and ready to go when I'm cooking dinner;
  • The key macronutrient you should include, and how to make it easier for you to include it in the lunchbox;
  • How to get the kids involved and put them in charge, plus tips for all ages;
  • Quick, easy supermarket options to have on hand.

Episode Links:

• Join us for the Natural Super Kids Lunchbox Challenge in February. Click here to have access to recipes, masterclasses, community, prizes, and more. 
• Listen to Episode 53: Packing a healthy lunchbox
• Not ready to join us? Join the KLUB waitlist here. 
  
  

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Come along to my upcoming masterclass to learn my 3 surprisingly simple ways to transform your kid's gut health to improve their behaviour, immunity, allergies and fussy eating.

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This week I'm thrilled to have Kirsten Cobabe on the podcast. I've had the pleasure of chatting with Kirsten before for our membership program, the Natural Super Kids Klub, and it was such an insightful chat on supporting our teens.

Kirsten is a family coach and teen whisperer who specialises in supporting both teens and parents in navigating the waves of adolescence. Her intentional approach focuses on creating lasting connections through curiosity, presence, authenticity, and awareness. Kirsten supports parents in learning how to listen to and talk with their teens. She engages parents in personal reflection, embracing their new role, cultivating rapport, understanding the teen brain, transforming obstacles, and restoring harmony in the home 

In this episode of the Natural Super Kids Podcast, Kirsten and I discuss: 

• More details about this age and stage of life for our teens;
• Understanding counter-will;
• Why we should look to the environment rather than blaming the teen;
• How to listen, really listen, without an agenda to better connect;
• How to shift from conflict to connection, and ways to navigate this differently.

Episode Links:

• Follow Kirsten on Instagram for more insights;
• Check out Kirsten's website here.
• Kirsten is offering one FREE 30-minute call per family. Book in your time here.

Come along to our masterclass '3 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Transform Your Kids' GUT HEALTH to Improve Behaviour, Immunity, Allergies and Fussy Eating"

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Come along to my upcoming masterclass to learn my 3 surprisingly simple ways to transform your kid's gut health to improve their behaviour, immunity, allergies and fussy eating.

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In this week's episode of the podcast, I sat down with special guest, Sarah R. Moore, who is the author of Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science & Better Behavior and founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting. Sarah is a certified Master Trainer in conscious parenting and a Board Member of the American Society for the Positive Care of Children, she’s also a public speaker, armchair neuroscientist, and most importantly, a Mum/Mom. With training in child development, trauma recovery, interpersonal neurobiology, improv comedy, and play, her work supports parents and caregivers around the globe.

In this episode, Sarah and I discuss:

• Why Peaceful Discipline? 
• Why, from a brain science perspective, do so many punishments end up failing or even backfiring;
• Is peaceful discipline for all kids, or just sensitive ones? What about strong-willed children?
• Why do we need to be parent-centric in how we approach behavior, rather than trying to modify our children's behavior? What does that look like?
• What about when peaceful discipline is hard for us? Do we have to parent this way ALL the time?
• What if parenting this way doesn't come naturally?
• What is story teaching? Does it work for all ages? What if I'm not creative? When do we use it?

Episode Links:

• Purchase Sarah's book Peaceful Discipline from Booktopia here.
• Sarah will be offering parent support sessions soon - join her mailing list to be included and get a discount.
• Follow Sarah on Instagram here. 

Come along to our masterclass '3 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Transform Your Kids' GUT HEALTH to Improve Behaviour, Immunity, Allergies and Fussy Eating"

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Come along to my upcoming masterclass to learn my 3 surprisingly simple ways to transform your kid's gut health to improve their behaviour, immunity, allergies and fussy eating.

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Welcome to our final episode of 2023. We want to thank you for listening to our weekly podcast, we appreciate our podcast community so much.

In this conversational-style podcast episode, I will be sharing:

• A quick overview of what's been happening at Natural Super Kids this year;
• Sharing more information about the Natural Super Kids KLUB and our incredible team;
• Personal and professional shares from my life; 
• Our most popular podcast episodes that you are loving;

Episode Links:

• Join the Natural Super Kids Klub waitlist here; 
• Follow Natural Super Kids on Instagram here;
• Follow Jess's business mentoring page/practitioner support page here.

Come along to our masterclass '3 Surprisingly Simple Ways To Transform Your Kids' GUT HEALTH to Improve Behaviour, Immunity, Allergies and Fussy Eating"

Save your seat here

Come along to my upcoming masterclass to learn my 3 surprisingly simple ways to transform your kid's gut health to improve their behaviour, immunity, allergies and fussy eating.

Save your Seat for the masterclass here