If you have a picky eater at home you are not alone. Picky eating is one of the most common challenges parents face at mealtimes and it can feel incredibly frustrating when you are trying to feed your child nourishing, gut-healthy foods and they simply refuse to eat them. The good news is that picky eating is a completely normal part of child development - and there are gentle, effective strategies that can help. Why Children Are Picky Eaters Picky eating is a normal part of

Walk into any health food store and you will find an entire wall of probiotic supplements promising to boost your child’s gut health. But before you reach for that bottle, there is something important every parent should understand. Probiotics and prebiotics are not the same thing, and when it comes to your child’s gut health, one matters far more than the other. What are Probiotics? Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that are not native to our microbiome. They are often sold

Here is something that might surprise you. Despite fiber being one of the most important nutrients for your child’s gut health and overall development, most children today are only getting 7 to 10 grams of fiber per day. That is far below what they actually need. Experts call this the fiber gap and it is one of the most significant nutritional challenges facing children’s health today. How Much Fiber Does Your Child Actually Need? Children aged 1 to 3 need approximately 19 gr

As parents we spend a lot of time thinking about what our children eat. But have you ever stopped to think about who else is eating along with them? Inside every child’s gut lives a vast and remarkable community of trillions of microorganisms - mostly bacteria - known as the gut microbiome. And what we are learning from cutting edge research is that this invisible ecosystem plays a profound role in your child’s health, development, and even their brain. Meet Your Child’s Inne