Functional Support for Kids: 7 Foundations Every Kid Needs (Ep 75.)

What if your child's meltdowns, picky eating, grumpy mornings, and sensory struggles weren't personality traits — but signals? Kira shares how testing her daughter's minerals changed everything in just 3 days, and the 7 foundational habits behind it. Kira and Lacey dive into children's functional wellness, starting with Kira's personal journey discovering her daughter Ellie was severely mineral-depleted despite doing "everything right." She walks through the 7 foundational habits she believes every child needs for better sleep, mood, behavior, immunity, and emotional regulation — and why most families are unknowingly skipping them.   Key Takeaways: Your kid's "quirks" — tantrums, picky eating, sensory issues, poor sleep — may be signs of mineral depletion or nervous system dysregulation, not just personality. Foundations like protein-forward breakfasts, morning light, and gut health support need to be in place before any supplement can do its best work. Your nervous system as a mom directly regulates your child's — working on your own regulation is one of the most impactful things you can do for their health.   Chapters 00:00:48 - Ellie's Story: When "Normal Kid Stuff" Isn't Normal 00:03:17 - The Meltdowns, Sensory Struggles & Grumpy Mornings 00:06:57 - Testing Her Minerals: The 4Lows Result 00:13:04 - 3 Days on the Mineral Blend & What Changed 00:17:36 - The Transformation: Sleep, Mood & Getting Dressed 00:25:15 - It's Never Too Late to Start 00:29:52 - The Input-Processing-Output Framework 00:33:48 - Pillar 1: Protein-Forward Breakfast 00:38:38 - Pillar 2 & 3: Morning Light + Minerals in Water 00:43:47 - Pillar 4 & 5: Outdoor Movement + Protecting Light at Night 00:49:42 - Pillar 6: Co-Regulation (Your Nervous System First) 00:55:14 - Pillar 7: Gut Health — One Food In, One Food Out   Resources & Mentions: HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) — the test used to assess mineral levels; available through Root Cause Reset Aussie Trace Minerals — available on Amazon; mentioned as an easy entry-point mineral addition to kids' water Root Cause Reset — Join the program, click here. Circadian Rhythm 101 — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circadian-rhythm-101-the-missing-link-behind-sleep/id1561267131?i=1000751377962   Want to Work With Us? Join us in the Root Cause Reset Program: https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/wellness-effect-906145 and use code "Wellness Effect" for a FREE functional lab test when you join the program. Follow us on Instagram: The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnesseffectpod/ Lacey Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/laceeiskk/ Jensen - https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswjensen/ Kira Iskra - https://www.instagram.com/wellbykira/ Lifestyle U have helped over 1,000+ women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://www.lifestyleucoaching.ca/apply If you loved this episode and want to hear more, subscribe and leave a review! Share this episode with a friend who's ready to start their own wellness journey. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thewellnesseffectpod/ to stay up-to-date with the latest episodes and tips.