Introduction

It’s never too early to get healthier AND happier! I sit down with Integrative Pediatrician and author of the new book, “Healthy Kids, Happy Kids” Dr. Elisa Song to discuss why gut health may be the key to happier kids. We also explore how parents can help gamify kids' habits in a fun way to improve their lifestyle! You don’t want to miss this one - watch now!

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➡️Expert Tips on Choosing an Infant Formula with Dr. Elisa Song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdX9L8z1e_M&t=4s

➡️The Do's & Don'ts of Gut Health: Insights from New Research:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clWqkQ2XlXY&t=71s

When Does Screen Time Impact Kids' Health?:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg0gtn8wGZU&t=23s

➡️Do These 3 Things DAILY If You Have Leaky Gut:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLP0TFaOlOA&list=PLCb-zbL-27YlE_mwyOJPW5vSHJbDDKyD-&index=12

➡️The 10 BEST Foods for Leaky Gut:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5yXO71ZDec&list=PLCb-zbL-27YlE_mwyOJPW5vSHJbDDKyD-&index=3

➡️Do These 3 Things DAILY If You Have Leaky Gut:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLP0TFaOlOA&t=8s

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Timestamps:

01:35 Why gut health is important in childhood

05:17 Helping kids choose better foods and habits

19:41 Gut health’s effect on development

32:04 Guiding kids through stress

45:05 Advice for parents and practitioners

Dr. Song’s Book: https://healthykidshappykids.com/book

Follow Elisa Song on Instagram: @healthykids_happykids

Featured Studies

📉Effects of maternal probiotic supplementation on breast milk microbiome and infant gut microbiome and health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37660760/

📉Health Effects of Infant Formula Supplemented with Probiotics or Synbiotics in Infants and Toddlers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36501205/

📉Dietary interventions for pediatric patients with functional abdominal pain disorders: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37071174/

📉Comparison of multiple treatment regimens in children with Helicobacter pylori infection: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36909732/

📉Comparative effectiveness of probiotic strains for the treatment of pediatric atopic dermatitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32524647/

📉The effect of probiotics in the prevention of atopic dermatitis in children:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37181018/

📉Health Effects of Infant Formula Supplemented with Probiotics or Synbiotics in Infants and Toddlers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36501205/

📉Adjunctive efficacy of Lactis XLTG11 for Acute diarrhea in children:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37172455/

📉Prophylactic Saccharomyces boulardii versus nystatin for the prevention of fungal colonization and invasive fungal infection in premature infants: 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23703468/

📉Effectiveness of a probiotic combination on the neurodevelopment of the very premature infant: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37365274/

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