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Are you desperate to heal your child’s eczema naturally? Tired of relying on chemicals and pharmaceuticals with no lasting results? Hi, I’m Andra McHugh, and I’m thrilled you’ve found Eczema Kids. I’ve been where you are—watching my two little ones scratch until they bled, exhausted from sleepless nights, and feeling utterly helpless as traditional doctors offered no real solutions. I was overwhelmed by the conflicting dietary advice and felt like I was failing my kids. But after relentless research and countless trials, I discovered simple yet powerful solutions that not only healed my toddler’s eczema but also gave my baby a life free from bleeding, peeling skin. Since then, I’ve helped hundreds of parents overcome eczema, saving them from endless frustration, wasted money, and sleepless nights. Your child could be next. No child should have to endure the pain of itchy, inflamed skin. Let’s join forces to create a clear, actionable plan that soothes your child’s skin and eliminates eczema for good. You don’t have to do this alone—let’s make it happen together! Looking for Natural Eczema Solutions? Join the Eczema Elimination Method to receive an organic skincare box, personalized one-on-one coaching, Voxer support, and a life-changing framework designed to transform your child’s skin in just 90 days. Explore our healing skincare at eczemakids.com. You’ve got this, and I’m here to support you every step of the way! Organic Eczema Skincare, Gut Health and Sleep Solutions: https://eczemakids.com/eczema-shop Contact// support@eczemakids.com Connect on IG//@eczema.kids
Episodes

3 days ago
171 | The Overlooked Eczema Trigger
3 days ago
3 days ago
You've cleaned up the food. Swapped the jammies. Tossed the junk. And your child is still flaring.
I've been there. And lately, I’ve been back in that bracing-for-impact headspace—financial stress, family tension, the kind of noise that hums in the background and wears you down. My body feels it. My kids feel it too.
In this third part of our Eczema Trigger Series, we’re talking about the piece no one talks about enough: the nervous system.
Because it’s not always the food or the soap or the detergent—it’s the internal terrain. When our kids lose their resilience, even small triggers feel huge. And when their nervous system is stuck in high alert, their skin flares no matter what we do on the surface.
In this episode, I’m walking you through what that really looks like—and what we can do about it.
We’re not here to manage eczema. We’re here to reverse it.
Take Care,
Andra
Join the Eczema Elimination Method
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Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Hey Team,
I know how frustrating it is when you’re doing everything “right”—you’ve cut out gluten, dairy, eggs, and still your child’s skin is flaring. It feels like food is the enemy. But in this episode, I want to shift that belief.
Because your child doesn’t have eczema because of a slice of bread or a bite of scrambled egg. The real issue is a leaky gut, sluggish detox pathways, and an overwhelmed immune system that’s responding to everything—especially food.
I’m walking you through the real reason your child is reacting, what the IgG antibody half-life has to do with mysterious delayed flares, and the food “triggers” I recommend ditching during this critical gut-healing window.
This is not about fear. It’s about understanding. And once you do, you can start making decisions that actually move the needle toward healing.
And I’ve got tools to help with that:
You can grab the Skin Comfort Trio for soothing, organic skin relief at eczemakids.com, plus our Prebiotic Tea to support the gut gently from the inside out. And if you’re stuck on what to feed your kid that’s actually eczema-safe and edible, download my free guide: 7 Eczema-Friendly Meals Your Kids Will Actually Eat.
Let’s stop fearing food and start healing the system!
Take Care,
Andra

Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
169 | Hidden Eczema Triggers That Are Sabotaging Your Healing Efforts
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Ever feel like you're doing everything right—but your kid's eczema just won't quit?
You're not alone. You’re ditching the dairy, swapping the pajamas, buying the expensive snacks... and still seeing red. Literally.
We’re kicking off a brand new miniseries on hidden eczema triggers that are powerful and often completely overlooked. From the bath toy bin to the laundry room, we’re pulling back the curtain on the everyday exposures that throw your child’s gut, liver, and immune system into constant firefighting mode.
Plus, I’ll share my favorite toxin-free alternatives for every room in your house—from skincare to cleaning to food storage. No overwhelm. Just real tools that make a real difference.
👉 Download your FREE Safe Product Guide (the one I wish I had at the beginning):
https://eczemakids.com/eczema-kids-safe-product-guide
👉 Explore the Eczema Kids Shop for microbiome-safe, glass-packaged, truly healing skincare:
Soothing Tallow Cream, Herbal Healing Oil, and Anti-Itch Comfort Spray—now in blue glass bottles!
Take Care,
Andra
Join the Natural Eczema Solutions Facebook Group for more recipes, support and insider information!

Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
If you’re ready to finally get to the root of your child’s eczema, constipation, or endless picky eating—this episode is your playbook. I’m joined by Madeline Lauf, founder and CEO of Begin Health, to give you clear, actionable steps to start healing your child’s gut microbiome today. From food choices to formulas, from poop patterns to probiotics—we’re breaking down exactly what’s messing with your kid’s gut and what you can actually do about it.
We dig into:
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Why gut health is the place to start when dealing with chronic conditions like eczema
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How birth method, feeding choices, and antibiotics impact your baby’s gut
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The role of bifidobacteria, prebiotics, and HMOs (human milk oligosaccharides) in healing
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What to look for in infant formulas and gut-supportive foods
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Why tallow cream belongs in your gut-healing toolkit
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The gut-friendly way out of constipation (no more long-term Miralax!)
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How to shift your child’s cravings away from sugar and toward real, healing food
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The power of your child’s stool as a “gut health report card”
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How to start gut-healing routines that actually stick — even for picky toddlers
This is your step-by-step on how to stop guessing and start rebuilding your child’s gut and skin health from the inside out.
Resources:
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Begin Health Prebiotics & Probiotics – use code ECZEMAKIDSPODCAST for 10% off → beginhealth.com
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Eczema Kids Tallow Cream – microbiome-friendly skin moisture → Eczema Kids Shop
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Free Gut-Healing Recipe Guide – “7 Meals Your Eczema Kid Will Actually Like” → eczemakids.com/7-meals-freebie
📣 Connect with Madeline & Begin Health:
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Website: beginhealth.com
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Instagram: begin.health
💛 Want more support? Join us at eczemakids.com to explore personalized coaching, skin-soothing skincare, and gut-healing strategies that actually work.

Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
167 | Your Stress Is Fueling Your Child’s Eczema—Here’s How to Stop It
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and carrying guilt over your child’s eczema, you’re not alone. But here’s what no one tells you—your stress is keeping them stuck.
We share a nervous system with our kids, which means our anxiety, frustration, and worry can actually slow their healing. That’s why I’m talking with Sweta Khanal, a clinical EFT practitioner, about how tapping (EFT) can help you release stress, calm your nervous system, and create the conditions for true healing.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ What EFT tapping is & how it helps with stress and guilt
✔️ How your nervous system affects your child’s healing
✔️ A simple tapping exercise you can start today
And if you’re stressed about skincare, The Eczema Shop has you covered with organic, preservative-free products designed to rebuild the skin barrier and nourish the microbiome.
👉 Check it out here: https://eczemakids.com/eczema-shop
You can do this. Let’s dive in. 💛
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
- Sweta Khanal: https://swetakhanal.com/
- IG @coach.swetakhanal
🎧 More from Eczema Kids:
- 📩 Get Free Eczema-Friendly Meal Plans
- 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @eczema.kids
- Join our Eczema Solutions for Kids Facebook Community for recipes, connection and eczema healing
✨ If this episode helped you, please share it with another eczema parent, leave a review, and tag me on Instagram! Together, we can help our kids heal. 💛

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Hi Team,
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Barbara Paldus—a Stanford Ph.D., biotech engineer, clean beauty pioneer, and fellow eczema mom—to dive deep into the skin-brain-gut connection and how to truly support eczema-prone skin from the inside out.
Barbara founded Codex Labs and Decode.Me, creating science-backed, skin solutions that have earned the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance™ and have been featured in Vogue, Allure, and more. Through her personal experience with her son’s eczema, she’s developed powerful, integrative skincare and gut health solutions that help families navigate this journey holistically.
We cover:
✅ What’s really happening in the body when a child develops eczema
✅ The connection between leaky gut, leaky skin, and systemic inflammation
✅ How prebiotics, histidine, and probiotics help repair the gut and skin barrier
✅ Why traditional skincare products fail eczema-prone skin
✅ The role of corticosteroids, TSW, and alternative healing approaches
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to heal your child’s eczema, this episode is packed with science-backed, practical solutions to help you take the next step.
💛 Special Offer:
Use code ECZEMAKIDS for 15% off at codexlabscorp.com.
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
- Codex Labs Website: https://www.codexlabscorp.com/
- Codex Labs Prebiotic Packets
- Eczema Ease Prebiotic Tea
- Skin Comfort Trio
- Contact Barbara at support@codexlabscorp.com for technical product questions
🎧 More from Eczema Kids:
- 📩 Get Free Eczema-Friendly Meal Plans
- 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @eczema.kids
✨ If this episode helped you, please share it with another eczema parent, leave a review, and tag me on Instagram! Together, we can help our kids heal. 💛

Friday Mar 14, 2025
165 | Have the Courage to Heal Your Child’s Eczema
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
LAST CHANCE! Doors to the Eczema Elimination Method close TONIGHT! → https://eczemakids.com/live-eczema-elimination-method
You've tried everything—specialists, supplements, diets—and yet, your child is still suffering. This is your moment. Keep guessing, or follow a proven system that actually works.
If you're using steroids or meds, I get it. But the more pharmaceuticals, the longer it takes. Healing is possible—but you need the right plan.
Let’s do this together. Flexible payment plans available. Doors close tonight!
👉 Sign up now: https://eczemakids.com/live-eczema-elimination-method
💛 I’ll see you inside!
Take Care,
Andra

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
164 | She Ditched Steroids and Healed Her Son’s Severe Eczema—Here’s How
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Hey Team,
If you’re ready to stop the suffering and finally heal your child’s eczema, the Eczema Elimination Method is your answer.
Doors close this Friday, March 14, and once they do, you won’t be able to get in. Live masterclasses start Tuesday, March 18, where I will guide you step by step to get real, lasting results.
Kristin Smith knows this transformation firsthand. She watched her son suffer from severe eczema, allergies, and constant flare-ups for years. Doctors kept handing out steroids, antihistamines, and endless prescriptions, but nothing actually worked.
Then, she found a different way. Now? Her son is thriving. We even get to hear from him at the end of the episode! His skin is healing, his body is stronger, and their family is no longer trapped in the cycle of meds that only mask the symptoms.
If you’re tired of watching your child suffer, this is your chance to change everything.
Sign up now before doors close →
https://eczemakids.com/live-eczema-elimination-method

Friday Mar 07, 2025
Real Answers, Real Solutions. Live Q&A on Healing Your Child’s Eczema
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
You could keep waiting… or you could say YES to the transformation that’s waiting for you.
Today, I’m bringing you behind the scenes of our LIVE Q&A session—where I answered the biggest, most pressing questions from parents who are right where you are. Parents who are done feeling stuck, exhausted, and overwhelmed by eczema. Parents who are ready to take back control and finally see real, lasting healing.
They also have to do the dishes and laundry in the most eczema-safe way possible so there are questions about that too:)
And if that’s you—if you’re tired of hoping something will change and you’re ready for an actual roadmap to healing—this is your moment.
🚨 The LIVE Eczema Elimination Method is officially open—but only until March 14th! 🚨
This isn’t just another thing to try. This is the proven framework that has helped so many families break free from the cycle of eczema and finally see their kids sleep through the night, stop itching, and live like kids again.
When you join, you get:
🌿 8 LIVE Masterclasses—so you know exactly what to do to heal eczema for good.
🌿 A 5-Piece Skincare Set—because what goes on your child’s skin matters as much as what goes in their body.
🌿 Personalized Coaching & Support—so you’re never doing this alone.
🌿 AND if you join TODAY—you get a FREE one-on-one coaching call with me!
✨ You don’t have to wait for things to get worse before you do something different. ✨
The doors close on March 14th, and once they do, this round is gone.
Go to eczemakids.com/live-eczema-elimination-method and grab your spot now.
I can’t wait to help you make this the year your child’s eczema is finally behind you.
Take Care,
Andra

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
💡 Feel like you’ve tried everything and your child’s eczema still won’t budge?
You’ve spent time, money, and energy trying elimination diets, creams, and supplements—but the flare-ups keep coming. What if there was a faster, easier way?
In today’s episode, I’ll share 3 things you can do right now to shortcut your child’s healing.
🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT: WIN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP to the Eczema Elimination Method Live!
Here’s how to enter: 1️⃣ Journal on: Why do you want to heal your child’s eczema? What’s been holding you back? What will life look like when they’re eczema-free?
2️⃣ Share your biggest realization in the Eczema Freedom Series Facebook Group under Day 3 Homework.
🚨 Join me LIVE tomorrow (March 6, 10 AM MST) to claim your prize & get your biggest questions answered! 🚨
➡️ Sign up for the LIVE Q&A: https://eczemakids.com/join
➡️ Submit homework in the Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/eczemafreedomseries]
👀 Doors to the Eczema Elimination Method LIVE coaching program close March 14! 🎁 Enroll by Friday, March 7 at midnight MST, and get a PRIVATE 1-on-1 coaching call with me!
🛑 Stop guessing. Start healing. Join here: https://eczemakids.com/live-eczema-elimination-method