Episode 173: Do your child's behavioural challenges stem from the gut?

In this week's podcast episode, Jess is talking about whether your child's behavioural challenges could be attributed to the state of their gut.   At Natural Super Kids, it's observed that tummy pain, constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, and fussy eating often impact behavior negatively. Often, when addressing digestive concerns parents notice an improvement in their children's behaviour.  


In today's episode, Jess will cover:

• The difficulty of identifying digestive issues in children;
• Having open conversations around bowel motions and keeping track of how often children are going to the toilet;
• Questions to ask your kids to determine if they are having digestive issues and empower your children to be more in tune with their body;
• How the diversity of your gut microbiome influences neurotransmitter production;
• The link between neurodiversity and the gut microbiome. 

The insights Jess shares in today's episode highlight the importance of gut microbiome diversity and its influence on neurotransmitter production, emphasizing the connection between the gut and the brain.

Episode Links:

Click here to access our eBook featuring three delicious and simple breakfast recipes to improve your kids, mood, sleep, and behaviour 

Book a 1:1 consultation with a Natural Super Kids practitioner here

Click here to join the Natural Super Kids Klub waitlist

The Kid's Bristol Stool Chart - a great tool to support kids in understanding their stools

Listen to Episode 151 'What is the gut-brain connection and why does it matter for our kids?" here

Check out this study surrounding how the microbiome of a toddler's gut may influence their behavior

This study demonstrates how Autism symptoms reduced by nearly 50 percent two years after a fecal transplant

This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist.

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