As the summer heat kicks in, it can be super challenging to manage your child's skin symptoms.

About that heat

Heat + sweat + outdoor allergens often lead to more itching, redness, and discomfort.

What you can do about it

Adjusting your kiddo's routines to account for these seasonal changes can help them stay comfortable.

Skincare

When temperatures rise, try using lighter lotions and oils (instead of thick ointments and creams) for moisturizing.

Swimming

If your child is triggered by water, first explore salt vs chlorinated water. Some do better with one, others do better with the other.

Regardless of what your child swims in this is an exception for thicker creams and ointments during summer heat.

You can use a think ointment or cream all over about an hour before swimming. In the water, it serves as a barrier and helps prevent irritation water (salt or chlorine) can cause. After swimming, rinse off and moisturize with a lotion or oil.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen is a good idea, to help protect already damaged skin.

Look for a product that is fragrance-free to help prevent irritation or an allergic reaction. Also remember that natural isn’t always better (rarely is I find, actually), many natural products contain potential irritants and allergens.
Products with zinc (non-nano zinc) tend to work well for most, zinc is anti-inflammatory, it also can help with itch.
Everyone is different, and a good place to look for options is ewg.org. Here's their sunscreen guide: https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/ always check labels for appropriateness for your child.
Sun protective clothing is an option as well.

Activities

If possible avoid playing outside during the hottest times of the day (10am-2pm).

If your child plays outside (or inside for that matter) and gets hot and sweaty, shower/bathe and apply a lighter moisturizer (lotion or oil) within 3 minutes of toweling off (the 3-minute post shower/bath rule is a rule of thumb).

Use AC indoors (which can be drying so make sure to keep moisturizing at least twice daily [AM and PM]).

Drink cool/ice water.

Keep cool compresses (like a damp washcloth) in the fridge and apply to the forehead or back of the neck to help cool off their body.

Use ice packs on itchy spots to calm the inflammation.

Wear loose, breathable clothing.

What else...

While these strategies can help with your child's symptoms, I want to share something else that can make an even more significant difference in their journey to clear, healthy skin...

Getting to the root cause of the problem.

You can do that and I can help, just like...

Courtney's son...

"His skin was in such bad shape and he was so itchy that he couldn't wear shorts in the South Carolina summer heat."

A few months later, here's what Courtney had to say...

"His skin is doing amazing! He has worn shorts a few times and can regularly wear t-shirts!"

And Erin's daughter...

"She used to not want to wear shorts, and this summer, she finally can!"

And Susan's son...

"At the beginning of the school year, he would hide in the bathroom at school to scratch. His teacher told us he's not doing that anymore, and he even wore short sleeves to school."

There's also Rukayya's son...

"He started swimming this year, and this was huge because before when we'd put him in the pool, he would flare from head to toe. Now, he's swimming like a fish and loves it! We even enrolled him in swimming lessons."

No, this is not about more diet restrictions or more skin creams.

Those don't ultimately solve the problem, and if they did, I'm guessing you wouldn't be here!

I offer a comprehensive program that will help you not just manage your child's symptoms, but also help you get to the bottom of it.

This program is Conquer Your Child's Rashesᵀᴹ Next Level! It's a comprehensive approach that I've developed over the last 8+ years, that's helped hundreds of children navigate the journey to healthy skin.

You'll get Private Support And Guidance to help manage your child's skin symptoms, expand their diet, lower inflammation, support detoxification, identify and address root causes of the problem, and more!

Conquer Your Child's Rashesᵀᴹ Next Level is a totally customized program, and includes:

Nine Sessions
- One 60-Minute Session
  - Assessment Of Your Child's Unique Health History
  - Analysis Of Your Child's Comprehensive Digestive Stool Test Results
  - Personalized Protocols Created For You With Supplement Recommendations And Dosing, Nutrition, And Lifestyle Recommendations
- Two 30-Minute Follow-Up Sessions
  - Protocol Adjustments To Keep The Needle Moving Forward
- Six Monthly Live VIP Group Coaching Sessions And Access To The Replay Library
Private Direct Messenger Support Between Sessions
Monthly Progress Tracking
GI Map Comprehensive Digestive Stool Test Is Included
The CYCRᵀᴹ Online Course Is Included

So, if you're ready to make this summer and beyond a time of transformation for your kiddo, the Conquer Your Child's Rashesᵀᴹ Next Level program is for you.

Wouldn't it be amazing to get to the root cause of the problem so that you don't have to worry about adjusting anything, other than deciding which shorts, t-shirt, or skirt they'll be wearing that day .

Wouldn't it be amazing if your child could enjoy the warm weather like Courtney and Rukayya's sons, and Erin's daughter now can?

I have to guess that's a HECK YES!

To get started with the Next Level program, Book Your Strategy Session Now!

While I wish I could help every single child out there... There is limited space in my practice for this kind of in-depth private attention and personalized support, so we have a strategy session to determine if we are a fit to work together on this intimate level and make sure we are on the same page about what needs to happen to effectively help your child.

I only take on 5 Next Level clients each month.

Because helping your child get some relief is time-sensitive and a lot of kids are really struggling right now...

Book your strategy session now before someone grabs your Next Level spot.

Seriously, don't wait on this, it will go to fast!

I don't have to tell you this, you already know that eczema skin symptoms are debilitating.

Don't let more time go by before you take action for your child. I do have a waitlist, but I'd rather see your child get in now and not have to spend another few months (or longer) living this way.

I'm really looking forward to meeting you, and helping you create a future where your child can be comfortable in their skin, summer and year round!

Questions? As always, I'm here to help, just contact me, and let me know.