Elisa Song, MD, is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician and pediatric functional medicine expert, and most importantly, a mother to two thriving children. She has dedicated her career to helping parents and practitioners bridge the gap between conventional and holistic pediatrics with an evidence-based, pediatrician-backed, parent-approved approach. Dr. Song has lectured around the world at leading integrative and functional medicine conferences and premier parenting events. She has also been featured in hundreds of top podcasts, print and online media outlets including Dr. Mark Hyman's Broken Brain podcast, the Wellness Mama podcast, BloomTV, Forbes, Healthline, MindBodyGreen, National Geographic, PopSugar, Parents, Motherly, Parade, Verywell Health, and New York Post.
“Dr. Elisa Song is the trusted pediatrician voice that you’ve been waiting for. With her groundbreaking microbiome-centric approach, Dr. Song takes the overwhelm out of navigating your child’s health and empowers parents to give their kids the foundations of lifelong health. Healthy Kids, Happy Kids is the roadmap that every parent needs to raise resilient, thriving kids in today’s modern, ultraprocessed world.” — Dr. Mark Hyman, MD, Author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Young Forever “From the heart of a mother with the experience of an integrative pediatrician, Healthy Kids, Happy Kids is a must read- and must do- for every family. I’m honored to give this book my highest recommendation.” — William Sears, MD, author of The Healthy Brain Book and the bestseller, The Sears Baby Book “With nearly 1 in 2 kids diagnosed with a chronic condition, it’s time to revolutionize the future of pediatric medicine - and Dr. Elisa Song is just the pediatrician to do that! In Healthy Kids, Happy Kids, Dr. Song paves the way for a future that understands the power of the gut microbiome to shape our children’s health and gives parents a clear roadmap to raising resilient kids in our modern world.” — Terry Wahls, MD, IFMCP, author of The Wahls Protocol: The Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles “Dr. Song masterfully connects gut health to overall well-being, offering innovative and integrative strategies to ensure our children are not just 'normal,' but truly thriving. Healthy Kids, Happy Kids is an essential guide for any parent navigating the complex world of child health. This book is a beacon of hope and wisdom in the pursuit of raising resilient, healthy kids.” — David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grain Brain and Drop Acid “With rising rates of almost all health problems in children, Dr. Song is such an important voice in shifting this landscape. Healthy Kids, Happy Kids is an essential handbook to help parents (and kids) build a lifelong foundation for better health. When our kids understand how different factors like food and their lifestyle choices contribute to health, they often exceed our expectations in making great choices. I love Dr. Song’s clear and fact-based approach that empowers our kids to make the best choices for a healthier life!” — Katie Wells, WellnessMama.com “In Healthy Kids, Happy Kids, Dr. Elisa Song provides a comprehensive science-based, practical, and simple plan to harness the power of the gut microbiome for a healthier body and brain and a more resilient immune system. This book will forever transform the way we think about Food as Medicine to help kids thrive!” — Uma Naidoo, MD, author of bestseller Calm Your Mind with Food “Healthy Kids, Happy Kids will radically shift your perspective on how to raise an emotionally and physically resilient child. Dr. Song takes our understanding of the gut-brain connection to an entirely new level, delving into the profound impact of gut health in ways that are both enlightening and actionable. This trailblazing book is a must-read for parents who want to go beyond the basics, ensuring their children thrive from the inside out.” — Renee Jain, Founder of GoZen!, New York Times bestselling co-author of Superpowered