25/06/2026
Many of the challenges parents ask us about, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, tics, poor sleep, restlessness, sensory sensitivities, teeth grinding, nail biting, difficulty concentrating, growing pains and nervous habits, are often influenced by many different contributing factors.
Sleep quality, stress, gut health, genetics, hormones, movement, medical conditions, environment, screen time and nutrition can all play a role. It’s rarely one thing alone.
One area we believe deserves far more attention is nutritional status.
The brain and nervous system rely on a constant supply of nutrients to produce neurotransmitters, generate energy, build healthy brain cells, regulate nerve signalling and switch between “fight or flight” and “rest and restore.”
Magnesium helps regulate nerve signalling and supports relaxation.
Vitamin B6 is needed to make calming neurotransmitters like GABA and serotonin.
Omega-3 fats, especially DHA, are structural building blocks of the brain and support communication between brain cells.
Choline is essential for acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory, learning and attention, and it’s also a key component of every cell membrane.
Vitamin D acts more like a hormone than a vitamin, influencing brain development, immune regulation and neurotransmitter function.
Vitamin B12 supports healthy nerves, myelin production, DNA synthesis and energy production within the nervous system.
None of this means these nutrients are the whole answer, and they certainly aren’t a cure. Every child is different.
But after hearing from thousands of families over the years, we’ve been continually humbled by how often parents tell us they notice positive changes when nutritional foundations are supported.
Sometimes it’s worth asking not just, “What’s wrong?”, but, “What might my child’s nervous system need more of?”