Natural Super Kids Podcast

At Natural Super Kids we encourage Mums to have a balanced view and approach to their family's health and wellbeing. This means taking responsibility for the health and nutrition of your family and taking one step at a time, because you understand that the small steps add up to results over time.  We aim to encourage Mums to prioritise the health of their family (because what's more impo...

I often get asked whether having a sensitive child is linked to having a sensitive gut, and the answer is yes! The gut controls so much when it comes to mood and mental health through the gut-brain axis.  The gut-brain axis is a two-way connection between the gut and the brain. Your brain can affect your gut, and your gut can affect your brain. In this podcast episode I will be sharing knowledge o...

This is an important episode, as your child's gut health impacts so much of their overall well-being. This includes their immune system, allergies, atopic conditions such as eczema, and asthma, plus mood and behaviour, and sleep.  But how do you know if your child has an imbalance in their gut? In this episode, I will discuss the signs and symptoms that highlight an imbalance in your kid&apos...

In this podcast episode, we are discussing a very common issue - parasites in children. Specifically the gastrointestinal parasites blastocystis hominis and dientamoeba fragilis , which are the most common parasites we see at Natural Super Kids in kids, and in the community as a whole.  In this episode we discuss: The symptoms of parasites, including:  Digestive symptoms: abdominal pain, diarrhea,...

In this episode, we discuss histamine intolerance, which occurs when our body has difficulty managing and metabolising histamine due to insufficient levels of diamine oxidase (DAO) enzyme which helps the body break down histamine.  In this episode, you will learn: What you need to know about histamine intolerance; The symptoms of histamine intolerance including hayfever symptoms, rashes, headaches...

This week on the podcast I sat down with Rebecca Edwards, who is a qualified Naturopath and the Director of Education at Activated Probiotics , with more than 18 years of experience lecturing, teaching, and sharing her wealth of knowledge of complementary medicine.  Our team of practitioners at Natural Super Kids absolutely love the Activated Probiotics range and are seeing amazing results with th...

This week I sat down with Morgan Hammond, a speech and language pathologist and early intervention and feeding therapist.  We are talking to Morgan today about how oral dysfunction can lead to fussy eating behaviour in children, and its impact on breathing, sleep, behaviour & nutrition. In this episode, Morgan & I chat about: What encouraged Morgan to get into early intervention and feedin...

We are thrilled to have Eleanor from The Reconnected back on the podcast, joined by Emma from The Reconnected to talk to us today about authentic parenting. If you missed our previous episode with Eleanor about parenting strong-willed children - you can listen here. In this conversation, we talk to Eleanor and Emma about the concept of authentic over calm when it comes to parenting, and how this w...

Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems for babies. Constipation can look different for every baby but generally presents as infrequent bowel movements, bowel movements that are hard, dry and/or dark in colour, and difficulty passing bowel movements.  Constipation is more common in formula-fed babies and babies born via C-section . It can also occur when you first introduce solid...

Following on from our series on infant health, this episode will focus on reflux in babies. Reflux, sometimes referred to as GORD – Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease is a common concern for new parents. For some babies, reflux doesn’t bother them at all. But for others, it can be uncomfortable or even painful. The good news is that there are natural approaches that can help to relieve the symptoms...

We understand how confusing and somewhat daunting starting solids can be for families. When do you start? What foods do you being with? Is your baby getting all their required nutrients for growth & development?   That's why this week I sat down with our infant nutritionist Mel to discuss introducing solids.  In this podcast episode, Mel and I discuss: How do parents know when their baby...

This week I'm joined by our Natural Super Kids Clinical Nutritionist Mel to chat all things infantile colic. Colic is a common condition we see in clinic that affects 1 in 5 babies. It is still quite poorly understood and occurs irrespective of breastfeeding or formula feeding in infants up to 5 months of age.  In this episode Mel shares with us: How to know if you have a baby with colic incl...

This week I'm excited to introduce you all to our team member, Mel. Mel wears many hats here at Natural Super Kids - not only is she our qualified nutritionist on the team, but she also helps me behind the scenes as our Customer Engagement & Social Media Manager.  Mel is a qualified clinical nutritionist (Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine) and post...

If we could pick one mineral that is important when it comes to children’s health, it would have to be zinc. It is one of my most prescribed nutrients for kids because it has so many benefits and is particularly important when it comes to immunity, gut health, mood, and behaviour.  Kids also have a higher demand for zinc compared to adults. They churn through a lot of zinc, particularly during per...

Many parents are aware that children need to eat a balanced diet with plenty of nutrients to support their growth and development. But one of the most essential nutrients for general wellbeing is something you can’t get through the diet, and that's Vitamin D. The main way that our bodies access Vitamin D is the sun – the skin synthesises Vitamin D when exposed to UVB rays. Unfortunately, low...

Winter sickness - we see it a lot. But did you know it's the kids with allergies and atopic conditions who struggle with persistent or regular infections the most? Kids with allergies are more prone to picking up infections, and it can take them longer to recover from a nasty bug. But there are steps we can take to give their immune system a little extra TLC and keep them healthier over the w...

Coughs are very common in kids and can cause significant interruptions in the home, especially at night when they often get worse due to laying down. The most common causes of coughs in children are respiratory tract infections which are very common in Winter, and can often be quite chronic and ongoing for weeks or months at a time.  Coughs are caused mainly by viruses, which means antibiotics are...

We have been receiving a lot of questions on social media and via our email in regards to winter illness this year. Especially because the last two winters have been spent mostly indoors thanks to the pandemic, parents are finding there is a dramatic increase in illness this season.  Popular questions from parents include what they can do to boost their child's immune system, but we also have...

There seems to be a lot of sicknesses around at the moment from colds to influenza, to a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and we can't forget COVID. I want to give families the tools to combat these winter illnesses and I hope this podcast episode gives you the tools to get through the winter season.  In this podcast episode I chat about: The reason it feels like there are more illnesses go...

Kids get sick, and they run fevers. But as parents, we can be prone to a bit of fever phobia. Many parents believe that if a fever is not treated with medications, there are high risks of serious side effects. This simply is not true!  Treating fever in children doesn’t have to involve Panadol or Nurofen. In fact, there are a number of natural remedies that are far more gentle and supportive. In t...

Another common skin complaint in kids is warts. Much like molluscum, these skin growths are not harmful but spread like wildfire if given the opportunity.  Because warts aren’t harmful, they can just be left alone if you prefer. In fact, 65% of warts resolve within 2 years with no treatment. But if you do want to treat or prevent warts naturally, there are several options to consider. In this podc...

Molluscum Contagiosum is a very common skin condition that is usually seen in kids. Most adults tend to have natural immunity, as they will have been exposed to the infection at a young age. It is a viral infection that presents as raised spots on the skin that doctors often misdiagnose as warts. There are not many pharmaceutical options available for molluscum. Doctors will usually advise you to...

One of the joys of parenting is dealing with worms. Most kids will pick up worms from daycare or school at some point, which can often lead to infection of the whole family. Worms are often fairly harmless for most people, other than causing some unpleasant symptoms. But others can experience chronic infections if they are vulnerable to worms. In this episode of the podcast I will be discussing: T...

In this episode, I sit down and chat with Ashleigh Warner from Raising Humans Kind & Holistic Family Psychologist. Ashleigh is a mum, a gentle parenting advocate, and a passionate holistic family psychologist. Ashleigh’s work is about helping parents get to a place where parenting feels less stressful, and where the relationships in the family can be enjoyed and nourished.  In this episode Ash...

In this podcast episode, I sat down with Amanda Rootsey from Shine From Within . Amanda is a Hay House author, qualified life coach, and youth mentor.  She has been teaching and presenting to teens since she was a teen herself and has supported thousands of youth since launching her holistic training school, Shine From Within in 2012. Shine From Within offers an online academy for teenagers as wel...