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Elisa Song, MD - Healthy Kids Happy Kids, Belmont, CA (2026)

01/25/2026

Be the adult that you want your kids to grow up to be.

My mother came to this country full of hope and love for what America could be. And that is why I am able to be here today, as an integrative pediatrician, serving families and doing my best to help raise resilient kids from the inside out.

My mother left a legacy of love and hope, and that is the legacy I want to leave for my kids, and for children everywhere.

Our kids are watching us. Always.

They’re watching how we treat people who look different from us.
They’re watching how we respond to fear.
They’re watching whether we choose compassion or division, connection or silence.

As a pediatrician, I’ve spent my career understanding how early experiences shape developing brains and bodies. We know that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) don’t just come from what happens inside a home. They come from the world children witness around them.

When children see adults treating other humans as less than human …
When children grow up in a climate of fear, whether that fear touches their own family or the families of their classmates and neighbors …
When children learn that some people don’t deserve dignity …

These experiences don’t just live in their memories.
They live in their nervous systems, their stress responses, and their developing sense of safety in the world.

So today I’m asking myself, and gently asking you:

What are we, as adults and as a nation, modeling?

Are we showing our children how to lead with empathy? Are we demonstrating that every human being has inherent worth? Are we teaching them that courage can look like kindness, even when it’s hard?

Our children will inherit the world we create. Let’s make sure we’re building one worthy of them.

With love (and hope),
xo Elisa Song, MD 💕

01/15/2026

Weight health is so much more than a number on a scale. 💫

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or blamed yourself for struggling with weight - whether your own or your child’s - I want you to hear this:

It’s not about willpower. It’s about hormones.

I’m going LIVE on IG with my friend , RD, to talk about something I know so many of you are quietly wondering about: GLP-1 medications, weight-health hormones, and what this means for you AND your kids.

Ashley’s new best-selling book, Your Best Shot, is the first to break down how to actually assess and optimize your weight-health hormones - whether you choose a GLP-1 medication or not.

We’re diving into:
🔬 What weight-health hormones actually do (GLP-1 is just ONE of them)
👩🏻‍⚕️How parents and pediatricians can evaluate weight health in kids
🚫 Why there’s no “Nature’s Ozempic” (and what actually works)
✨ Personalized strategies that are better, not perfect

No judgment. No shame. Just the real conversation we need to be having for us, and for our kids.

📅 IG LIVE: Thursday 1/16 | 1PM PT / 4PM ET

Want a head start before we go live? Grab Ashley’s book here:
👉 https://www.amazon.com/Your-Best-Shot-Personalized-Health_GLP-1/dp/0063444186/

⏰Set a reminder, bring your questions, and send this to a friend who’s been navigating this too.

Hope to see you there!
xo Elisa Song, MD💕

01/14/2026

The government just dropped their new dietary guidelines - here’s what actually matters for your child’s health.

👉Swipe through for my analysis as an integrative pediatrician

✅What they got right.
❌What they missed.
💪And the important steps they need to take now to protect our children’s health.

In my full analysis, I break down:
✨The 7 most important changes and what they mean for your family
✨The problem with the new Added Sugar policy
✨The early allergen research every parent should know
✨Why the protein guidelines need a pediatric lens (and may be harmful for infants
✨Where the dairy guidelines go wrong
✨The industry ties that may have influenced the final recommendations
✨What needs to happen at the policy level to truly protect our kids
✨My frameworks for going beyond the guidelines to create Microbiome Magic every day

📌 Save slides 9, 10, 11, 12, 16 & 17 — you’ll want these.

💬 Comment BLOG for my full deep-dive with all the research and citations or go here: https://healthykidshappykids.com/2026/01/13/new-dietary-guidelines-childrens-health/

📚 Comment BOOK if you’re ready to make these guidelines happen in real life or find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Kids-Happy-Integrative-Pediatricians/dp/0358751179/

👉This is the most significant shift in federal nutrition guidance in decades. Share with a parent who needs to see this.

xo Elisa Song, MD💕

12/25/2025

🏝️🌈☀️Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you, no matter where you are. I am forever grateful to have you in my life, and that I get to share integrative pediatric knowledge with parents and practitioners near and far. Through the hustle and bustle, 2025 has been a year of reflection, redefining priorities, and recognizing how to best serve all of you in our shared mission to revolutionize the future of children’s health - while still staying in alignment with who I am, and remaining mindful of the precious time I have with my amazing and only sometimes-sassy high schoolers.

I can’t wait to share what 2026 has in store! And because I am terrible at keeping secrets, here’s a sneak peek:
✨Expanded HKHK Practitioner Membership with even more must-have integrative pediatric masterclasses and mentorship
✨Brand new HKHK Community app for parents, with love Q&As, my Ask Dr. Song Anything AI Clone, and A-to-Z Childhood Conditions Library with my exact protocols
✨Microbiome Magic gut health superfood supplement - complete nutrition for your kids and their microbiomes!
✨OK - I have to keep a few surprises, but wahoo! I think these are an awesome start, don’t you!

❤️Wishing you and your family a peaceful and joyful end to the 2025, and a 2026 filled with old comforts, new beginnings, and beautiful surprises!

xo Elisa Song, MD💕

P.S. I think people in the Southern Hemisphere have the right idea about Christmas! ☃️

12/21/2025

🤧Tired of your kids being sick all winter?

Research shows that 2 specific probiotic strains given daily to your kids during the winter could mean:
🌡️ 73% fewer fevers
💊 84% fewer antibiotics
⏱️ 48% shorter illnesses
📚 28% fewer missed school/childcare days

But not just any probiotics - STRAIN MATTERS.

These two clinically-proven strains are L. acidophilus NCFM and B. lactis Bi-07
(✅ SAVE this to post to check probiotic labels later - and tag a parent friend who needs this info too!)

That’s why I chose these exact strains for my HKHK Immune Probiotic chewables and capsules.

But probiotics are just ONE piece of a comprehensive winter immune plan.

👇Comment STACK below and I’ll send you my Winter Immune Stack PDF with clickable links to everything I recommend.

📚And if you want to stop Googling at 2am when your child spikes a fever, my book Healthy Kids, Happy Kids is the evidence-based integrative pediatric guide every parent needs this season - complete protocols for fever, flu, coughs, colds, stomach bugs, and more. Link for my book is in bio 📖

(57% off for Prime members - less than a copay for sick visit!)

❤️My goal is for you to feel calm and confident all winter long. Let’s make this the healthiest winter yet!❄️
xo Elisa Song, MD💕

12/17/2025

🤧Worried about what this cold/flu/COVID/RSV/pertussis season will mean for your family?

Winter wellness doesn’t have to be complicated - but it does have to be thoughtful and evidence-based.

With COVID, RSV, flu, and pertussis all circulating this winter, you want to make sure that what you’re doing actually works.

🔬Here’s what the research actually shows:

📊 Sugar = 50% reduction in immune function for 5+ hours
📊 20 min of moderate exercise or 10 minutes of high intensity exercise = lower infection risk
📊 Sleep optimization = Sleep deprivation increase risk of catching a cold by 4X
📊 Vitamin D = up to 70% reduction in respiratory infections, especially in deficient individuals
📊 Specific probiotic strains = significantly reduced frequency of viral respiratory infections, days of fever, antibitoic prescriptions, and missed days of school
📊 Oscillococcinum = reduced frequency of respiratory infections with 1 weekly dose during flu season
📊 Plus strategic vitamin C, quercetin, fish oil & more!

💥This is the WINTER IMMUNE STACK I use with my own kids and thousands of families in my practice.

The result? Kids who get sick less often, recover faster, and actually enjoy their winter break.

➡️Swipe through for my complete evidence-based Winter Immune Stack

Want the full breakdown? 👇

📄 Comment STACK → PDF with all supplement links
📖 Comment BOOK → Complete winter first aid guide for fevers, colds, coughs & more
🥗 Comment IMMUNE → FREE Food-as-Medicine shopping list

The best time to build immune resilience is now! ❄️💛

👉SAVE this post for when you need it
👉TAG a parent who’s tired of being sick all winter

Here’s to a healthy, happy, resilient winter!💪🏼
xo, Dr. Elisa Song💕

P.S. My Healthy Kids, Happy Kids book is 57% OFF on Amazon right now with my complete integrative pediatric protocols for exactly what to do when someone in your family does get sick. Get it before winter madness really begins! Comment BOOK for the link!

11/23/2025

❓Should your child get the flu vaccine?

👩🏻‍⚕️As an integrative pediatrician, this is the #1 question I get during the winter, and I never give a simple yes or no. Because it’s not a simple yes or no question.

The answer lies in the nuance, and you deserve the complete, evidence-based picture to make the most informed decision for YOUR family.

Swipe 👉 to learn more!

Here’s what I consider when families ask me:
📊 This year’s effectiveness data (based on Southern Hemisphere data)
📋 What “vaccine effectiveness” actually measures (and what it doesn’t)
🧬 Individual susceptibility factors that matter for YOUR child
🦠 The bigger picture: other respiratory viruses circulating right now
💪 How to build immune resilience regardless of your vaccine decision

I spent 40+ hours reviewing Southern Hemisphere data, CDC reports, and available studies to create the most comprehensive guide available.

💥Read my complete guide “Should My Child Get the Flu Vaccine? An Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to 2025–26 Effectiveness, Risks, and Immune Resilience”
👉 Go to [LINK IN BIO]: https://healthykidshappykids.com/2025/11/22/should-my-child-get-the-flu-vaccine/
👉 Or comment FLU GUIDE and I’ll send you the link

📖 And if you want my full immune resilience protocols for 25+ childhood conditions, my book Healthy Kids, Happy Kids gives age-specific guidance for everything from fevers and colds/flus to eczema, earaches, ADHD, anxiety, sleep issues, and more.
👉Link in bio or comment BOOK

Here’s to a healthy, happy, resilient winter!
xo Elisa Song, MD💕

P.S. 📌 Save this carousel and tag any parent or practitioner you know who is searching for balanced, evidence-based guidance like this.

11/11/2025

🚨This is my favorite way to end my day - a Vagus Nerve/nervous system reset with my Lumebox red light device.

Many of you have messaged me with questions about red light therapy, so I thought I’d share my answers with everyone!

👉Scroll through to find answers to the questions I get most frequently regarding red light therapy.

🥰I LOVE my LUMEBOX, and I know you will love yours too!

And I’m sharing this information now so you can get in on special savings before it’s too late.

💥NOW through Nov 11, you can get a LUMEBOX for you, your family and friends - for 50% OFF!

👉>>> Get your LUMEBOX for $315, instead of the retail price of $629 at the LINK IN MY BIO: https://thelumebox.com/pages/lb68/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=3&affid=1569&discount=HKHK
👉Or comment LUMEBOX and I’ll send the link right to you!

🎉Just in time for the holidays!

⏰Don’t miss out on this very limited opportunity to get your LUMEBOX at 50% OFF. And don’t keep the secret to yourself! Be sure to share with anyone else in your life who could benefit too!

Can’t wait for you to see the benefits of red light therapy for your whole family, too!
xo Elisa Song, MD💕

P.S. If you’ve ever wanted to try a Lumebox, now is the time!. Supplies are limited and the sale ends tomorrow, so don’t delay!❤️

11/08/2025

❤️How and why should you use red light therapy for your family?

I love Red Light Therapy – for me, my family, and for my patients. And here’s why. Red light therapy can:

✅Provide pain relief and reduce inflammation
✅Improve joint and muscle health
✅Support healthier skin (think acne, wrinkles, and eczema)
✅Improve blood sugar regulation
✅Speed up recovery from illness and post-viral fatigue
✅Support healthy sleep and circadian rhythm
✅Optimize Vagus Nerve function and Heart Rate Variability
✅Improve Mitochondrial function
✅And most importantly – support a healthier microbiome!

💩If you’ve been following me, you know that our microbiome holds the key to lifelong wellness.

And the best, easiest, and most effective handheld red light therapy device I’ve seen on the market is the , designed by my dear friend and physician, Dr. Vivian Chen .health .

👉Scroll through to learn why and how I use my Lumebox!

💥And NOW through the end of TUESDAY, November 11 – get your LUMEBOX for 50% OFF:

👉GET YOUR LUMEBOX HERE: https://thelumebox.com/pages/lb68/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=3&affid=1569&discount=healthykids_happykids
👉Or Comment LUMEBOX and I’ll send you the link!

🎁Just in time for the holidays! Get your LUMEBOX for yourself, or anyone in your life who could use a microbiome boost. And as an added bonus, you can even use your FSA/HSA card!

I can’t wait for you to get your skin, joint, microbiome, mitochondrial, Vagus Nerve or wherever-you-need Glow Up!

⏳But don’t delay. Quantities are VERY LIMITED. It’s first come first serve, and they ran out within the first 24 hours of their last sale! (If you know friends or family who’d be interested - share this NOW so they can get in on this, too!)

Here’s to vitality and wellness for a lifetime!
xo Elisa Song, MD💕

P.S. I use LUMEBOX for my whole family and have recommended it to my pediatric patients. But as a caveat, red light therapy has not been extensively studied in children. While there are no reported safety concerns, it’s important to check with your pediatrician to make sure it’s appropriate for your child.

10/24/2025

👶🏻Your babies & toddlers didn’t come with a manual – but these 3 books come close. They are the exact guides I wish I had when my kids were little!

💥Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to Whole Child Resilience by Dr. Elisa Song (me!🥰)

Learn why your child’s microbiome holds the key to lifelong resilience and how to create Microbiome Magic with 5 simple, everyday steps. Learn how to reset your gut after antibiotics, and get an A-to-Z Integrative Pediatric Guide to using supplements, herbs, diet, lifestyle, homeopathy, essential oils and acupressure for the top 25 acute childhood conditions.

👉Get your book here [or comment BOOK]:
https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Kids-Happy-Integrative-Pediatricians/dp/0358751179/
(‼️ it’s on sale for 57% OFF! I have no idea how long this will last, but grab your copy for only $13.02 NOW!)

💥Baby’s Skin Health: A Parent’s Guide to Smart Skin Care & Allergy Prevention
Written by a pediatrician and allergy expert _ or ,integrative dermatologist , holistic pediatrician (me again!🥰) and medical student extraordinaire, this book shows you how to care for your baby’s skin (and why that lowers allergy and eczema risk), introduce foods to reduce the risk of allergies, and choose safe bathing, clothing, and sun care practices.

👉Get your book here [or comment SKIN]: https://www.amazon.com/Babys-Skin-Health-Parents-Prevention/dp/B0FWRCJ5CT/

💥Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Handle Tantrums, End Power Struggles, and Raise Resilient Kids - Without Losing Your Mind
👉toddler expert shares research-backed scripts & solutions for 27 common toddler challenges, including tantrums, power struggles, hitting/biting, picky eating, transitions, potty learning, sibling drama - so you can stay calm, connected & confident.

👉Get your book here [LINK IN BIO]: https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Toddlerhood-Struggles-Resilient-Kids-Without/dp/1400252954/

🧘🏻‍♀️Here’s to a calm, confidence and & joy through all of your parenting adventures!
xo Elisa Song, MD💕

P.S. Share the joy. Please tag a baby/toddler parent you know who could benefit! xo

10/22/2025

💥The Toddler Manual I Wish Every Parent Had …

If toddler meltdowns, power struggles, or bedtime battles are draining your family, there’s a better way – and it doesn’t require yelling, sticker charts, or bribery.

👩🏻‍⚕️As an integrative pediatrician, I want parents to have tools that are evidence-based, developmentally wise, and practical – even at 7 p.m. when dinner’s cold and bedtime is slipping. That’s why I’m thrilled to share my friend, and globally respected toddler expert, Devon Kuntzman’s new book, Transforming Toddlerhood – just released this week!

👉Get your hands on Transforming Toddlerhood now [LINK IN BIO]: https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Toddlerhood-Struggles-Resilient-Kids-Without/dp/1400252954/

🙌It’s the first quick-reference, research-backed guide created specifically for ages 1–5, and it completely flips the script on what it means to parent a toddler.

🧘🏻‍♀️Inside, you’ll discover how to handle tantrums, end power struggles, work with your child’s development (not against it), and raise emotionally healthy kids – without losing your mind.

Open any chapter and you’ll find exactly what to say and do in the tricky moments – so you can stay calm, connected, and confident. What you’ll find inside:
✅Clear scripts you can use on the spot
✅Easy-to-understand explanations of what’s happening in your child’s brain and body
✅Red flags to watch for – and when to get extra help
✅Solutions for 27 common challenges, including tantrums, power struggles, hitting/biting, picky eating, transitions, potty learning, sibling drama
✅And more

💪Plus, everything is broken down into bite-sized chapters that you can reference in the middle of a meltdown.

😍Whether you’re in the trenches of toddlerhood yourself (or looking for a thoughtful gift for a toddler parent you know), Transforming Toddlerhood makes the journey easier, calmer, and so much more joyful.

🤩Here’s to embracing the terrific two’s, thrilling three’s, fantastic four’s, and phenomenal five’s!

xo Elisa Song, MD💕

P.S. Be sure to tag and share this with any toddler parent friends who could use a little more calm and confidence!

10/11/2025

🪱Peptides, parasites, and GLP-1 in kids?

🩺 Pediatrics is evolving faster than ever - and the conversations shaping its future are happening October 23–25 in Boston at the A4M Pediatrics Reimagined 2025 Conference (https://www.a4m.com/pediatrics-reimagined-2025.html).

💥As Education Chair, I’m honored to gather leading experts to explore groundbreaking topics you won’t find anywhere else - including:
✨Rewiring Our Children’s Epigenetic Features: The Microbiome-Centered Way Forward to Healthier, Happier Kids
✨How to Diagnose and Treat Parasites in Children
✨Peptide Therapy for Chronic Pediatric Conditions
✨What Pediatricians Should Know About GLP-1 in Kids
✨Pediatric Use and Indications for CBD and THC
✨Why and How to Safely Detox Kids with Chronic Disease
✨Rewiring Childhood Trauma and the Polyvagal Theory
✨The Healing Power of Breathwork for Children
✨Detox, mold, Lyme, fluoride, neuroplasticity, and so much more!

🔗 Learn more & register here: https://www.a4m.com/pediatrics-reimagined-2025.html (KINK IN BIO)
💵 Use code SONG100 for $100 off

This isn’t just a conference. This is a space to connect with like-minded pediatric practitioners who are ready to reimagine the future of children’s health - together.

❤️I’ll be there throughout the conference, and I can’t wait to meet you in person and support your clinical growth.

💪When 1 in 2 kids has a chronic disease, the time to revolutionize children’s health is now. I’m so honored to be on this mission with you!
xo Elisa💕

P.S. Please share with any practitioners you know who are passionate about changing the trajectory of children’s health - because children deserve to thrive …

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