Histamine Reactions in Children: Why Some Kids Seem to React to Everything

This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re talking about histamine and why some kids seem to be “reacting to everything,” even when you’ve already cleaned up their diet, removed the usual suspects, and tried all the common strategies.

If your child’s symptoms feel unpredictable (or like they’re piling up across skin, digestion, and respiratory health), this episode will help you step back and understand what an overprotective immune system can look like and why...

 FODMAPs and Fructose in Kids: Why Healthy Foods Can Cause Gut Symptoms 

This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re exploring a confusing but incredibly common experience for families: when “healthy” foods seem to trigger bloating, tummy pain, irregular bowels, or fatigue in kids.

If your child reacts to foods like apples, garlic, lentils, smoothies, or even large amounts of fruit and you’ve already tried removing gluten or dairy without clear answers - this episode will help you understand what might really be going on inside their gut.

We un...

Dust Mites, Eczema and Allergies: An Overlooked Trigger in Kids

This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most commonly overlooked triggers when it comes to eczema and allergies in children: dust mites.

Many families focus heavily on food triggers like dairy or gluten, and while those can absolutely play a role, environmental allergens are often quietly contributing in the background. Because dust mites are present all year round not just seasonally like pollens, they can be harder to identify as...

Pantry Staples That Make Healthy Family Meals Easy

This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re taking a peek inside Founder Jessica Donovan’s pantry in audio form — sharing the key foods Jessica always keeps on hand, the ones she rarely runs out of because they form the backbone of so many everyday meals, baking recipes, and quick lunches.

Having a well-stocked pantry makes it so much easier to put together nourishing meals and snacks without stress, last-minute supermarket runs, or relying on proces...

Simple Ways to Boost Kids’ Nutrition (Even If Veggies Are a Struggle)

This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re diving into a refreshingly practical conversation about nutrition especially for families who feel stuck when it comes to vegetables.

Inspired by a moment in the kitchen, this episode explores simple, realistic ways to add more nourishment to your family’s meals without battles, pressure, or forcing extra greens onto the plate. Whether you have toddlers, school-aged kids, or teenagers who are increasingly eating outside the home...

Eczema and Allergies in Kids: Why Reactions Keep Happening

This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re continuing our eczema and allergies series with a deeply grounding episode that brings everything we’ve been discussing into real life.

Instead of theory or quick fixes, this conversation walks through three real stories of children with eczema and allergies — each with a very different picture, but a shared theme: symptoms weren’t the full story. These families had tried creams, antihistamines, food elimination, and constant management, yet still fe...

Food Elimination Diets for Kids: When They Help and When They Make Eczema Worse

When your child’s eczema or allergies flare, it’s natural to start scanning the plate. Dairy goes first. Then gluten. Then eggs. Then anything that feels even remotely suspicious. And yet… the flare-ups keep coming.

This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re continuing our Eczema and Allergies Series by taking a closer look at food elimination — not from a place of blame, but from a place of understanding. We explore wh...

Why Managing Symptoms Isn’t Enough for Kids With Eczema and Allergies

This week on the podcast, we’re continuing our eczema and allergies series with topic two and it’s a juicy one! This time, we’re talking about something so many parents feel in their bones but don’t always have the words for: when it comes to eczema and allergies, why does it feel like we’re constantly managing symptoms… but rarely getting real answers? 💛

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the loop of creams, antihistamines, foo...

Welcome to our very first Natural Super Kids Podcast episode of 2026! We hope you’ve had a beautiful festive season with your family, wherever you are in the world. ❄️☀️

This week on the podcast, we’re kicking off a new series with a topic so many parents are quietly struggling with: why eczema and allergies are becoming more common in kids (affecting almost 30% of children) and what actually helps beyond creams and avoidance.

If your child has eczema, food sensitivities, hay fever, asthma, or “reacts to everything,” this episode will help you zo...

Holiday Parenting Tips for Kids:  (Less Stress, More Connection)

This week on the podcast, we’re wrapping up the year with a short, gentle episode designed to meet you exactly where you are right now — tired, busy, and likely juggling a lot.

As the final episode of the year, we share a heartfelt reminder that the holiday season isn’t about getting everything “right” with your kids’ health. It’s about connection, presence, and doing the best you can with the capacity you have. This episode is intentionally light, supportive, and realistic for f...

How Parenting Teenagers Changes When Your Child Becomes an Adult at 18

This week on the podcast, we invite you into a more personal episode with Jessica Donovan, Founder of Natural Super Kids & Naturopath — one filled with reflection, honesty and those “no one warned me about this part” moments that arrive as your child steps into adulthood. 💛

With her eldest son officially turning 18, Jess shares what the transition into the later teenage years has really been like; the joys, the grief, the unexpected emotional challenges, and the deep sense of pride tha...

How to Recognise Nutrient Deficiencies in Children (Through Practical & Manageable Steps)

This week on the podcast, we’re diving into a topic that comes up constantly inside our clinic: the three most common nutrient deficiencies we see in children and the subtle signs parents often miss.

We are joined by our nutritionist Adelle Rutch, who supports families all over Australia and beyond through our online clinic. From rural communities to busy city families, Adelle brings a practical approach to helping parents understand what might really be...

Why iron matters more than most parents realise and how to spot (and support) low iron in your child.

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient issues we see in kids, and it often goes unnoticed for far too long. Many little ones struggle with low iron stores, unexplained fatigue, behavioural changes, or slow recovery from illness and parents are left wondering what’s really going on.

In this Best Of episode, we revisit one of our most-requested topics: understanding iron deficiency in children and how to su...

Our kids are living in an anxiety-promoting world. There is so much stimulation out there thanks to modern technology, which gives their brains a lot to process. Some even say that anxiety is a normal and rational reaction to the modern world.

Anxiety is the second most common mental health disorder among children in Australia. It is more common in girls than boys, but boys can still have a hard time with anxiety.  As a Mum of a child who experiences anxiety, I know firsthand how tricky it can be to manage, which is why I love h...

Welcome back to our ⭐ Best Of series — where we’re sharing some of the most loved and listened-to episodes from the Natural Super Kids Podcast.

In this Best Of episode, we’re revisiting one of our most popular topics — parasites in children — specifically the two we see most often: Blastocystis hominis and Dientamoeba fragilis.

These microscopic critters can cause a surprising range of symptoms in kids — from tummy aches to mood swings an,d are more common than most parents realise.

Jess shares the signs to look out for, how kids can p...

Welcome to our ⭐ Best Of series — where we’re sharing some of the most loved and listened-to episodes from the Natural Super Kids Podcast. These episodes continue to spark conversations, offer clarity, and provide support to parents navigating common health challenges in their kids.

In this Best Of episode of the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we're revisiting one of our most popular topics: how to understand and naturally support enlarged tonsils and adenoids without jumping straight to surgery.

If your child struggles with mouth breathing, snoring, recurring ear in...

This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most eye-opening food conversations we’ve had yet with scientist, food integrity expert, and founder of Eat For You, Dr. Hayley Dickinson.

From misleading labels to outdated nutrition data, Dr. Hayley pulls back the curtain on how food marketing plays on our values especially when it comes to feeding our families. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can really trust what’s written on food packaging, this episode is a must-listen.

In this epi...