The Link Between Gut Bacteria And Your Kid's Behavior Just Got Stronger

https://www.fatherly.com/kids-health-and-development/the-link-between-gut-bacteria-and-your-kids-behavior-just-got-stronger/

Denmark: Learning with LEGO (Learning World S4E13, 1/3)

https://youtu.be/CW0MCSpOv8k A child Ive been working with for the past year is moving to Denmark and will be attending this Lego school. Great concept but will be interesting to hear how he gets on when he's been so use to the structured classroom over here. Learning through creativity, play and real world experience is a great way for children to grow and develop.

Dr. Joseph Mercola

Changing your childs diet and including the right nutrients can make all the difference to your child's learning attention and behaviour.

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Happy Halloween everyone. Why not try some of these healthy halloween treats :) http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-halloween-treats-for-kids.aspx

Another happy client :) 3 year old little boy with Speech and Language delays. After 6 weeks on his BEANS protocol he is already progressing in his speech. He is starting to say some sounds, starting to point, eye contact is much improved and he engaging and interacting more with his family. Nutritional Therapy and Developmental Play can give children the push they need to progress towards acquiring good speech and language.

The Natural Clinic

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Many of the shop bought baby rusks are loaded with sugar and artificial ingredients. Try this healthier version. Make in batches and freeze. 1 c. rolled oats 1 c. oat flour (grind oats in blender till they’re a flour consistency) 1 c. organic apple sauce (be sure it’s thick or drain any liquid part) or 2 ripe banana's mashed. 2 TB coconut oil 1/2 tsp each of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla extract 1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder Mix dry ingredients. Add in melted oil. Form date-like shapes and put on greased baking sheet or parchment paper. Bake at 350F for 30-45 minutes, depending on your oven. Flip them halfway through so that you have a nice golden crisp on both sides of biscuit. Store in uncovered dish for at least 24 hours which will harden them further. You can also put in freezer and serve cold for extra teething relief! (A hard texture is good so that they don’t break apart while baby is gnawing.)

Homemade Ketchup Recipe | Wellness Mama

With a teaspoon of sugar in every tablespoon of Heinz Ketchup it might be worth your time to look at making your own.

Dr. Joseph Mercola

WORKSHOP AND CLASSES ON FEEDING YOUR KIDS AND READING FOOD LABELS. Nearly every processed food we give our children is loaded with sugar. Each serving of rice krispies or cornflakes has a teaspoon of added sugar and cheerios have two teaspoons of sugar. Child obesity is becoming a real problem in Ireland as children are eating more processed foods and are less active. However obesity isn't the only result of excess sugar in our children's diets. Sugar also prevents the absorption of Calcium, contributes to hyperactivity, poor concentration, poor attention, drowsiness and memory difficulties. As a parent, it can be hard to know what's best. BEANS regularly runs workshops and classes for parents, in order to education them on what to feed their kids and how to making healthier choices. If you would like BEANS to come talk at your school, organisation or sports group please contact Louise at info@beans.ie to get more information.

The Baby Market Cork - 16th October

I will have a stand at this event in Rochestown on the 16th October. Come and ask questions and have a chat about your childrens health and welbeing.

Chicken Veggie Patties - Easy Toddler Meals

Great idea for those chicken nugget lovers. Serve them up and say nothing. If they eat them great if not dont react and serve them again next week. You'd be surprised how many children will try them when they think you dont mind if they dont eat them. Sometimes its just a sense of control toddlers and children seek.

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Lunch box idea: Green Power Healthy Rice Crispy squares 1/2 cup pumpkin seed or mixed seed butter 4 cups of low sugar puffed rice cereal (Quay coop have one in the gluten free section) or use homemade popcorn. 1/2 cup of rice malt syrup or honey 1 tsp vanilla powder 1tsp green superfood powder In a sauce pan add the nut or seed butter, honey and vanilla powder and cook until everything is combined and melted. Add this to the puffed cereal and stir. Finally stir in the superfood powder. Press into a lined tine and refrigerate for 15 minutes. TIP: put some beetroot powder into the mix instead of the green powder to make them pink