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The Children's Naturopath

Hi, my name is Fiona Stock and I am a Paediatric Naturopath and Nutritionist with 25 years of clinical experience. I am also creator of the Kids Health Club.

Hi, my name is Fiona Stock and I am a naturopath and nutritionist with 17 years of clinical experience. I am also the author of Building Healthier Kids, an educational guide-book especially designed to teach you as a parent how to build a strong and robust immune system for your child as a foundation for their wellbeing. My goal with this program is to provide parents with a step-by-step plan for making healthy changes to their family’s lifestyle. By understanding how the immune system functions and looking at the underlying causes of dis-ease rather than just treating the symptoms you can work towards supporting your child’s ability to heal itself that will last through their lifetime. I am passionate about children’s health and excited at the prospect of encouraging your decision to make your child’s health a priority now, a decision that will stand both you and them in good stead throughout life.

01/03/2026

Many children’s moisturisers contain fragrance, preservatives and synthetic chemicals.

✅ These don’t just sit on the skin.
✅ They are absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream — and children’s skin is thinner and more absorbent than adult skin.

Olive oil is different.
✅ One ingredient
✅ Supports the skin barrier
✅ No fragrance, no preservatives
✅ Gentle for sensitive and eczema-prone skin
✅ For irritated skin, the goal isn’t more products — it’s less chemical exposure.

27/02/2026

🚫 Fragrance ≠ harmless

“Fragrance” in kids’ body wash, shampoo and lotions can contain 10+ hidden chemicals — many linked to hormone disruption, asthma and skin reactions.

Children’s skin is thinner than adults’, so these chemicals are absorbed more easily into the bloodstream.

Manufacturers don’t have to list what’s in “fragrance” — it’s a trade secret.

Simple swap: organic coconut oil or olive oil after bath time.
Clean. Safe. Effective.

24/02/2026

Try this delicious recipe. It's easy to make and your kids will love this healthy snack.

INGREDIENTS
½ cup popping corn
½ cup crunchy peanut butter
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt

METHOD
✅ Preheat oven to 180℃. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
✅ Heat a biggish saucepan heat the oil over medium to high heat. Add the popcorn and cover with a lid and cook for a few minutes. To stop the popcorn from burning constantly shake the saucepan. Once you can't hear anymore popping, carefully lift the lid.
✅ In a bowl, mix all the remaining ingredients together, then add the hot popcorn and stir through until the popcorn is coated with the peanut mix.
✅ Pour onto the baking tray, spread out into a thin layer and bake for 10 minutes.
✅ Cool before serving.

22/02/2026

4 grams of sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar

So...

8 g sugar = 2 teaspoons

12 g sugar = 3 teaspoons

20 g sugar = 5 teaspoons

Many foods don’t list “sugar” as teaspoons — but the body still processes it the same way.

For products like juice, snacks, yoghurt, or breakfast foods, always check:
👉 Total sugars (g)
👉 Divide by 4 to get teaspoons

19/02/2026

Fruit juice contains a lot of sugar.

One glass (250 mL) of apple juice contains around 20–25 g of sugar — that’s 5–6 teaspoons.

That’s roughly the sugar from 3–4 apples. Most children would only eat one apple, which contains less sugar and breaks down more slowly because of the fibre.

Juice delivers sugar quickly. Whole fruit is the better everyday choice.

10/02/2026

Pellet-like, hard stools are a common sign of constipation or slow movement through the gut. When stool sits in the bowel for too long, too much water is absorbed, making it dry, hard, and difficult to pass.

Children with pellet-like poo may also experience straining, tummy pain, withholding, bloating, or irritability. Even if bowel movements are happening regularly, hard stools suggest the gut isn’t moving comfortably.

Supporting pellet-like stools often involves improving hydration, supporting regular bowel movements, reducing gut irritation, and ensuring meals include adequate fats and fibre. Addressing this early can help prevent ongoing constipation and discomfort.

08/02/2026

A sausage-shaped, soft, easy-to-pass stool is generally a sign that digestion and bowel function are working well.

It suggests the stool has enough moisture, fibre, and movement through the gut, without being too hard or too loose. Children passing stools like this regularly are less likely to experience pain, withholding, or constipation-related issues.

The goal isn’t perfection at every bowel movement, but consistent, comfortable stools most days. Changes in shape, frequency, or ease of passing can be early signs that the gut needs support.

06/02/2026

Constipation isn’t just a digestive issue — it can affect brain function, mood, behaviour, and focus in children.

When the bowels aren’t moving regularly, waste products sit in the gut for longer. This can increase inflammation, disrupt gut bacteria, and interfere with the gut–brain communication pathway. Many neurotransmitters involved in mood and focus are influenced by gut health.

Children who are constipated may show poor concentration, irritability, fatigue, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation, even when constipation doesn’t seem severe. In some cases, improving bowel regularity can lead to noticeable improvements in behaviour and focus.

Supporting brain function often starts with supporting regular, comfortable bowel movements.

04/02/2026

The brain is made up of almost 50% fat, which is why dietary fats — particularly omega-3 fats (fish oils) — are essential for brain function.

Omega-3s support communication between brain cells, focus, learning, and emotional regulation. When intake is low, children may struggle more with concentration, emotional reactivity, impulsivity, and mental fatigue.

Many children don’t eat oily fish regularly, which means omega-3 intake is often low during key learning years. High-quality fish oils can help support attention, calmer behaviour, and cognitive performance.

For families choosing supplements, I recommend Metagenics Omega Care For Kids fish oils for their quality, purity, and testing standards.

👉 To purchase, sign up for a Metagenics account and use my 10% discount code

02/02/2026

Rather than focusing on numbers, it’s more helpful to think about regular exposure to iron-rich foods across the day.

A simple guide is to include a palm-sized portion of protein at each main meal. For children, this is their palm size, not an adult’s. This approach supports iron intake, protein needs, and steady blood sugar without needing to count anything.

Do eggs contain iron?
Yes. Eggs do contain iron and are a useful everyday food, especially at breakfast. While they’re not the highest iron source, they still contribute and are easy for many children to eat regularly.

Other iron-rich protein foods include:
✅ Red meat and lamb
✅ Chicken (especially dark meat)
✅ Fish
✅ Liver (very small amounts go a long way)
✅ Legumes and lentils

Including protein at breakfast, such as eggs, helps start the day with nutrients that support focus, energy, and brain function, while also contributing to daily iron intake.

Iron intake works best when it’s spread across meals, not relied on at just one time of day.

30/01/2026

Iron is essential for brain function, attention, and emotional regulation. When iron levels are low, children may show ADHD-type symptoms such as poor focus, impulsivity, restlessness, fatigue, and irritability.

Many children are low or borderline low in iron, particularly during growth periods or when intake or absorption is reduced. Iron can also appear “normal” on blood tests yet still be sub-optimal for brain performance.

If focus or behaviour is a concern, iron status is an important piece of the puzzle to consider — alongside nutrition, gut health, blood sugar, and sleep.

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St Kilda, SA

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Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 1pm

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+61403374298

Website

https://www.thechildrensnaturopath.com/

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