This is for your child’s health. I’ve found that children age 11 and up can actively participate in the course with a parent, and will be more invested and motivated if they watch the course videos themselves. Understanding the low FODMAPs diet, IBS, and how the body works digestively leads to greater buy-in. And this knowledge is the beginning of taking back control of IBS. Parents still need to take the primary active role, by watching the course videos, talking about them with your child, planning and preparing meals, grocery shopping, providing accountability, and support. Older teenagers may take the course independently, but also benefit from the support and accountability a parent can provide, particularly with making sure healthy, low FODMAP foods are accessible.

Yes. This course is designed and equipped to provide everything you need from information, to printable materials, to recipes - to complete the low FODMAPs diet, Challenges, and Flourishing phase on your own. I have incorporated years of questions, caveats, and unique situations into supplementary videos to provide far more in-depth information and support than would be available meeting individually with a dietitian for a handful of sessions. Additionally, you will have access to return to the videos and review them if you need a refresher.

I know this diet can feel overwhelming and be hard to stick with, especially for kids. So if you want extra, personal support I'm here for you! If you would like personal coaching, contact [email protected] or call our number at (847)724-8015.

Yes! After you complete the course, you’ll have unlimited access to this course for as long as it’s in existence. You can continue to access the materials and lessons if you ever need to refresh yourself.

Each day, you’ll need to take a little extra time for meal planning and for tracking your child’s eating and symptoms. For most families, this takes an extra 30-60 minutes throughout the day.

Is my child too young for a Low-FODMAPs diet? Too old? I’ve worked with children as young as 2 years old on a low FODMAPs diet. No age is too old. This can help anyone with food-sensitive IBS, which is ~70-80% of people diagnosed with IBS.

The low FODMAPs diet doesn’t work for everyone. Studies have shown that 70-80% of people with IBS will feel better with a low FODMAPs diet, but that leaves 20-30% of people for whom it is not effective. The good news is that once you complete the diet and the food challenges, if it hasn’t worked for you, you still have gained knowledge and information! You will have then discovered that you are part of the 20-30% of people who’s IBS is not due to food sensitivities. That’s super valuable information to have, because you can stop worrying about what you eat since it doesn’t make a difference, enjoy the foods you prefer, and pursue other approaches to treating IBS, which can include management of stress and anxiety, acupuncture, relaxation, and more.

We highly recommend working with your doctor as you work through the program. As you share your journey through the program and how it’s benefiting you, your doctor can support your progress and answer any medical questions. Working with a doctor is essential if you need ongoing medical treatment, such as prescription medicine. However, many people find that once they understand their IBS and food sensitivities, they are often able to manage their IBS and GI symptoms, and need less medical support.

The low FODMAPs diet has been shown to work for 70-80% of people with IBS. For 20-30% of people, it may not effectively control IBS. If your doctor’s experience is that the low FODMAPs diet does not work, it is likely that he or she has not worked with patients or other health professionals that have followed the low FODMAPs diet correctly. There is a lot of misinformation available on the internet, and there are also people who “sort-of” follow a lower FODMAPs diet, but don’t get adequate relief because they haven’t given themselves an opportunity to fully commit long enough to see results.