Integrative Pediatrics

Helping your child rest, recover, and stay resilient.

Sleep is when the body resets. During deep sleep, the immune system repairs itself, stress hormones go down, and inflammation signals get turned off.

A well-rested child is healthier, happier, and more resilient—physically and emotionally.

When your child moves their body—especially outdoors—it does more than burn off energy. Regular movement helps

regulate the immune system, support gut health, improve sleep, balance blood sugar, and reduce chronic inflammation.

Even short bursts of daily play can make a big difference in your child’s focus, mood, digestion, and resilience to illness.

Your child’s gut isn’t just about digestion. It’s home to trillions of microbes (the gut microbiome) that play a big role in their:

Immune system

Mood and behavior

Focus and learning

Inflammation and allergy risk

A healthy gut means better resilience, fewer illnesses, and stronger overall wellness.

Helping families reduce sugar while still enjoying food, fun, and flexibility.

Too much added sugar can lead to inflammation, mood swings, sleep disruption, poor focus, and more frequent illness.

But cutting out sugar completely—or labeling foods as “bad”—can create guilt and confusion for kids. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s awareness, balance, and confidence.

Chronic inflammation in kids can show up in subtle ways—frequent illness, skin issues, low energy, or trouble focusing.

One of the most powerful tools to reduce inflammation is food. This guide helps you make simple swaps that support your child’s immune system, gut, mood, and long-term health.

Spotting added sugars, seed oils, and ingredients that don’t support your child’s long-term health.

Many kid-friendly snacks that seem healthy are filled with ingredients that can promote chronic inflammation—like added sugars, artificial dyes, and ultra-processed seed oils. Learning how to quickly scan a label helps families make informed, not fearful, food choices.

A nourishing lunch can do more than fill your child’s belly—it can support their immune system, focus, energy, and mood. This guide helps you build a balanced, anti-inflammatory lunchbox with real food that fuels the body and brain.

We often think of inflammation as something that happens when a child is sick or injured—like redness around a bug bite or a fever during an infection. That’s acute inflammation, and it’s a healthy, protective response from the body.

But when inflammation lingers—without an obvious trigger—it can quietly interfere with your child’s growth, energy, immune system, behavior, and even mood. This is called chronic, low-grade inflammation, and it’s more common in kids than most people realize.

Most childhood illnesses are mild and resolve on their own. Your job is to keep your child comfortable, hydrated, and rested. Pay attention to patterns—not just symptoms.

Simple routines that help your child stay strong, healthy, and resilient.

Immune strength doesn’t come from a pill or happen overnight—it’s built day by day through small, consistent habits. These simple routines help reduce inflammation, support immune balance, and give your child’s body the tools it needs to fight off illness and bounce back faster.

Evidence-based options to help support your child’s immune system when needed.

The foundation of immune health is built through sleep, nutrition, movement, and gut health. Supplements can offer targeted support—but they work best when paired with healthy habits.

This guide highlights a few evidence-supported supplements that may help during high-risk seasons (like winter), after illness, or when your child needs extra support.

Every bite can support your child’s body and immune system.

Your child’s immune system is built from the inside out—using the nutrients they get every day. A well-balanced, colorful diet helps fight infections, repair tissues, reduce inflammation, and support gut health (where much of the immune system lives!).