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In this episode, I’m joined by Bec Holt from Developmental Dental. Bec is an Oral Health Therapist and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist based in Perth, who works with young children to support not just their dental health, but their overall oral function and wellbeing. Bec combines dental treatment with evaluation and therapy for the lips, cheeks, and tongue to help children breathe better and sleep soundly. This episode is a fascinating look at how our oral health and habits impact everyday life, and how early support can make a lasting difference.

In this episode, we explore:

• What Bec’s job role involves
• The importance of flossing your child’s teeth
• Caring for baby teeth
• Tips for brushing and flossing your children’s teeth
• Explanation and causes of gingivitis
• Bec’s thoughts on using stainless steel caps
• All about hypomineralisation
• Fluoride in drinking water and toothpaste
• Bec’s toothpaste brand recommendations
• The difference between toothpaste and tooth mousse
• Nutritional benefits for dental health
• Working with highly sensitive children in clinic
• Signs of a tongue tie in breastfeeding babies
• Dealing with mouth breathing in children

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This week, I’m chatting with Lauren Beeton, a gentle sleep consultant & parenting coach, offering families holistic sleep support. Lauren shares her compassionate, real-world approach to helping families reclaim rest and connection with their children. Tune in as she provides non-judgmental advice, reassurance and insight for parents seeking support without the guilt or rigid rules.

In this episode, we explore:

• Myths around sleep consultations
• Common causes of sleep disruptions
• Frequent sleep issues in Lauren’s clinic
• Signs and symptoms that your child isn’t getting enough sleep
• Lauren’s top tips to help toddlers fall asleep (and stay asleep!)
• Being mindful of keeping consistent boundaries
• Why letting your baby cry it out isn’t always the best approach
• Managing early morning waking
• What to do when your toddler refuses their daytime nap

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Sarah is a degree-qualified Senior Naturopath at The Paediatric Naturopath who has been supporting children with a wide range of ailments for the last 12 years. In this episode, we dive into how naturopathy can benefit families and growing kids, we address common myths, and explore practical, affordable ways to use natural medicine at home.

In this episode, we explore:

• Sarah’s journey into naturopathy
• How a naturopath can help your growing child
• Barriers preventing access to natural medicine
• Opportunities to make naturopathy more accessible and affordable
• Ways you can use natural medicine at home
• Common myths and misconceptions around naturopathy
• The importance of quality when it comes to herbal medicine
• Red flags to look out for when purchasing probiotics and herbs
• Essentials to include in your medicine chest at home
• Recent case studies from Sarah’s clinic
• Natural remedies you can implement at home

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In this episode, Sara, a Certified Practicing Nutritionist and SOS Feeding Therapist, shares her expert insights on fussy eating in kids. With a unique blend of clinical nutrition knowledge and a practical, family-centred approach, Sara helps parents uncover what’s really driving their child’s mealtime struggles. Through her work at The Paediatric Naturopath, she supports families in creating a stress-free environment that promotes confidence with food. If fussy eating has been a source of worry in your home, this episode offers both reassurance and guidance.

In this episode, we explore:

• Sara’s own experience as a fussy eater
• What SOS feeding therapy involves
• How Sara works with families to identify the root causes of fussy eating
• Implementing food play and food therapy at home
• Exploring the physiological reasons behind food refusal
• Factors that are essential for success when your child is a fussy eater

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Amy Kelly, Senior Naturopath and Nutritionist at The Paediatric Naturopath, joins us to explore the power of hair tissue mineral analysis in uncovering nutrient imbalances and heavy metal toxicity. Amy brings over 14 years of clinical experience to the podcast and a deep curiosity for finding the “why” behind children’s health issues. In this episode, we chat about why hair tissue analysis has become one of her most trusted tools in the clinic and how this non-invasive test supports her work with children.

In this episode, we explore:

• What led Amy to specialising in hair tissue analysis
• Who might find hair tissue analysis helpful
• The risks of high iron levels
• Safely treating heavy metals in the body
• Amy’s recent studies with the Walsh Research Institute
• How heavy metals can cross the placental barrier
• Arsenic and lead toxicity
• Hair analysis cases that Amy has seen in the clinic

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In this episode, we’re joined by Kelly Allan, a senior naturopath and nutritional therapist at The Paediatric Naturopath. Kelly brings both clinical expertise and a deep understanding to the topic of young girls’ urinary and vaginal health. We explore common concerns we see in the clinic. Kelly shares some practical tips for supporting vulva health, when to investigate further, and how parents can confidently navigate these issues.

In this episode, we explore:

• Kelly’s personal experiences that lead her into naturopathy
• Common genital issues in clinic with young girls
• The link between threadworms and vulvovaginitis
• How to manage vaginal threadworms
• Dealing with thrush in young girls
• Whether the vaginal microbiome can be assessed in children
• Kelly’s top tips for a child’s vulva health
• When toilet-trained children begin to have accidents
• Recurrent UTIs in girls and within families
• Skin conditions that can present on the vulva

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If your child keeps catching worms, you’re not alone! In this episode, we dive into all things threadworms, including why kids under 10 are so susceptible to catching them and what you can do to stop the cycle of reinfection. You’ll learn how to spot symptoms and why standard worming medications may not be effective for chronic infections. Plus, we’ll explore dietary recommendations to support gut health and the powerful role of herbs and flower essences.

Hot tip: Maybe listen to this one after your breakfast!

In this episode, we explore:

• What are threadworms and how are they spread
• Tips for breaking the chain of infection
• Common and uncommon signs and symptoms
• How to test at home to see if your child has worms
• Other tests might give you an idea that threadworms are a problem
• Why worming medication may not be effective for chronic infection
• How we can treat threadworms
• Dietary recommendations to improve the gut terrain and remove worms
• Flower essences and herbs that can be beneficial when treating worms

I have received so many questions about the specifics of dealing with vaginal threadworms that I created a handout to help. Download it here.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Holistic Health for Happy Kids where I share my journey into naturopathy and how my own experiences as a parent have shaped my approach. You'll also learn more about the services we offer at The Paediatric Naturopath clinic and what you can expect from this podcast as we dive into holistic health for kids.

In this episode, we cover:

• My background, previous career, and how I transitioned into naturopathy
• The inspiration behind my journey into natural health
• How I’ve supported my own children’s well-being
• The services available at The Paediatric Naturopath clinic
• The unique specialties within our team and how they can help your family
• What to expect from this podcast moving forward

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