What I’d Do Differently: Gut-Brain Support for Kids Before School Starts

Nelea Lane, CMWC
Jul 3
3 min read

Mother kneeling in a bright kitchen, smiling and handing a cup to her young son wearing a backpack. The scene conveys calm connection and a supportive morning routine before school.

When my son was younger, he had tummy aches, trouble sleeping, and trouble focusing. He was moody and overwhelmed easily — and I assumed it was just his personality or part of growing up.

What I didn’t realize is that all of those struggles were connected.I didn’t know that his gut and brain were constantly in conversation — and that when the gut is under stress, the whole body feels it.

If I could go back, I’d make one change: I’d start gut-brain support for kids long before school stress hit. I'd start in the summer and remain consistent all year long.

Why Gut-Brain Support for Kids Matters

The gut and brain talk through the nervous system, immune system, and messengers like serotonin and GABA. When that connection is off, it shows up in:

Emotional meltdowns
Trouble focusing
Tummy troubles
Restless sleep
Sensory overwhelm

Gut-brain support for kids means helping the body restore balance gently and naturally.It includes prebiotics, probiotics, and plant nutrients that support emotional regulation, digestion, and calm from the inside out.

Summer Is the Best Time to Start

Most parents wait until the first week of school to try something new — when nerves, new routines, and stress levels are already high.

But summer is actually the best time to build calm routines.

There’s more space.

Fewer demands.

And the body can settle into a rhythm before the next wave of stress hits.

The Gentle Routine I'd Recommend Now

Here’s what I suggest to families who want to support their kids naturally — especially those who struggle with mood, sleep, emotional dysregulation, or tummy troubles:

Morning – Kids Happy Juice™

A stick pack with gut-brain support ingredients like prebiotics, probiotics, and mood-balancing botanicals. Promotes focus and calm.

Afternoon – Kids Mood+

A chewable that supports mood and emotional regulation. Many parents give it midafternoon when kids are most reactive.

Bedtime – Kids Calm

A melatonin-free nighttime support to help kids settle down, fall asleep faster, and wake up feeling better.

It all comes in one convenient pack. (Link includes $10 off.)

"Helping your child feel better doesn’t have to be complicated. It just has to be consistent." -- Nelea Lane, CMWC

What to Expect: 30, 60, 90 Days

Real change takes time, especially with the gut-brain axis. Here’s what many parents notice over time:

30 days → fewer tummy complaints, improved mood, more restful sleep
60 days → better focus and fewer meltdowns
90 days → more calm, stress resilience, confidence, enhanced immunity

Use This Free Checklist to Spot the Signs

I created a Summer Reset Checklist to help you tune in to your child’s signals.

If your child struggles with mood, digestion, sensory overload, or restlessness — this may help you see what their body’s been trying to say.

Ready to Reset this Summer?

If you’re curious about trying gut-brain support for kids, I’d love to help you get started this summer BEFORE the the back-to-school chaos — while there’s time to settle in. Supporting the body before stress hits makes all the difference.

Just message me “SUMMER” and I’ll send:

The printable checklist
Discount code
Invite to private community for product support

There’s still time to support your child’s body — before school stress hits again.

Nelea R. Lane, CMWC

Certified Mental Wellness Coach

aka The Happy Juice Chick

Have questions? Message me here

*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.