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Nutrition Beyond Sugar: The Gut–Brain Link and Behaviour in Children 

Ever noticed how your child’s mood or focus changes after certain meals? One moment they’re calm and focused, the next they’re fidgety or cranky, and what’s on their plate might have more to do with it than you think.  Over the past decade, scientists have discovered a fascinating connection between the  gut and the brain, often referred to as the  gut–brain axis. […]

Online Safety Looks Different For Neurodiverse Children. Here’s Why.

Online Safety looks different for neurodiverse children

If you’ve ever watched your child click through videos, games and chats at lightning speed and thought, “that escalated quickly” - this is for you. For many families, online safety advice sounds simple enough: don’t click strange links, don’t talk to strangers, don’t share personal information.  But for some children, especially those who experience differences in attention, […]