What I will learn?

• Children will learn to identify each Happy Tummy Team character by name, appearance, and associated physical symptoms.
• Each character will later be linked to specific causes, symptoms, and solutions in upcoming modules.
• Children will gain a simple but anatomically accurate understanding of the digestive system.
• They will learn the names and roles of enzymes, secretions, and beneficial bacteria that support digestion, nutrient absorption, and immunity.
• They will learn about harmful microbes and substances, and why these should be avoided.
• They will understand the three main food groups, how food is processed, and how diet affects their health.
• They will learn that poor food choices can damage the digestive system and lead to pain or illness.
• They will learn that stress can harm the digestive system and cause pain or illness.
• They will learn that antibiotics—whether prescribed or present in foods—can harm the digestive system and lead to symptoms or illness.
• They will learn that exposure to harmful “Bad Guys” can damage the digestive system and cause pain or illness.
• They will understand that the body has protective “warrior” cells that fight these Bad Guys, and that food choices affect their strength.
• They will learn how leaky gut develops and why it causes tummy pain.
• They will learn about essential nutrients and the foods that provide them.
• They will understand how food choices influence physical, mental, and emotional health, and they will learn how to choose healthier options.
• They will learn simple stress-relief exercises to protect their health.
• They will be introduced to a child-friendly Gut Microbiome Test that helps functional medicine doctors identify beneficial and harmful microbes and assess health risks.
• They will be reminded that every child is different and that medical guidance is important when addressing health concerns.