If you have a child struggling with ADHD—or you suspect something deeper is going on beneath the meltdowns, focus issues, and wild energy—you’ve probably heard the phrase: “It’s just how their brain is wired.”

But what if it’s not just about the brain?

A wave of new research is exploring ho...

You did what any loving parent would do: you followed the advice of your child’s doctor and gave them antibiotics.

Maybe it was for an ear infection. Maybe it was strep. Maybe they were just a baby.

And now you’re wondering…

Did those antibiotics mess up their gut?

Could they be the ...

Let’s talk about something that almost every parent has faced: the dreaded prescription for antibiotics.

Maybe it was for an ear infection. Maybe it was strep. Maybe it felt like a necessary evil at the time (and hey—sometimes it is). But what if that one round of antibiotics your child had at 6...

Let’s just say it: our kids are not okay.
 

We’ve normalized way too much—chronic illness, behavioral issues, and mental health struggles—as if this is just the way childhood looks now. But here's the thing: it doesn't have to be this way. And honestly? It shouldn't be.

The Stats That Should ...

If you've ever been handed a prescription for antibiotics, Tylenol, or antacids for you or your child, you're not alone. But what if I told you that some of these common treatments could have long-term effects on your child’s immune system, gut health, and even mental well-being? Let’s talk about wh...

Because mealtimes shouldn’t feel like hostage negotiations.

You know the drill.

You lovingly prep a balanced, colorful meal with protein, veggies, and just the right amount of fun sauce on the side…

…only to have your child look at it like you’ve served up roadkill on a plate.

Cue th...

You are running out the door for a day of soccer games, track meets, or basketball tournaments. You know that you won’t have time for a sit down meal. You also know that you’ll spend most of the day in the car racing between all the events. 

You grab what’s easy from your cupboards. 

Better ...

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking with 5 freshmen health classes at our local high school. They were just starting their nutrition unit, and I was invited to come answer practical and real life questions. 

This is not my first time, and there are always themes that seem to permeate all of ...