Kids really take to essences pretty well, they don't have the emotional blockages that we have built up and held onto over the years. They aren't as entrenched in behavior and habits. Dosage is the same as for adults although less frequently, maybe two times a day is fine. It makes for a nice bedtime ritual. Most kids like the idea of taking "flower drops." The ones I know are very interested and want to see pictures of the flower it's made from.

Teenagers, and even preteens, on the other hand, can view these as you wanting to control or correct their behavior. Especially if they are already sensitive about you judging them, my advice is not to make any specific suggestions. Share briefly how essences have helped you and give them some literature, or show them the individual essence section and let them make their own choices. Don't remind them to take it or involve yourself other than letting it be known that you're open to talking.

With babies, you can give 4 drops in a little water and dab some on their lips, temples, pulse points etc. or just add to bath water. It can go in their bottles too. If you are nursing, an easy way, is for you to take an essence and pass it through your milk to your baby.

Here are some essences that can be used for kids. Any essence can, but these have qualities that are commonly needed for children.

Apple- Hypochondria

Blackberry - motivation for those who don't want to do chores or schoolwork ( I know, who does)

Bleeding Heart - loss of pet or family member, divorce, grieving.

Bull Thistle - rebellion, greater than normal issues with authority, not listening to teachers, refusal to follow rules or follow an imposed schedule.

Buttercup- low self-esteem

Camas helps to get the right brain and the left brain into balance

Chamomile - fussy or colicky babies, mysterious tummy aches, crying, emotional tension or hyperactivity.

Chicory - negative behavior designed to get attention, neediness, tantrums, clinging.

Comfrey - to help with studying, helps you retain information, also helps in sports activities with reflex and coordination.

Evening Primrose - for adopted or abandoned children, to heal rejection absorbed from the mother in utero or early childhood.

Habanero - for children who are forgetful, or can't focus and had a traumatic birth.

Hyssop - for children that are extremely afraid of punishment

Iris- building artistic sensitivity. Helpful after an insensitive parent or teacher criticizes or suppresses art.

Lemon Balm - for anxiety or kids who are unable to slow down or those who get tired easily.

Lettuce - calming, helps with anger and with bouncing off the walls

Lilac - independent or overly responsible children, or those who won't accept responsibility.

Milk Thistle - anger out of control, abusing siblings, violent temper

Missouri Primrose - for those who have a lot to deal with at an early age, or those who take studying and preparing for the future too seriously.

Mustard - depressed for no apparent reason

Onion- helps in dealing with grief, keeps you from being scarred for life, or for children who are overly emotional.

Potato - imaginary friends, for kids who get confused about what is real and what is not, kids who prefer the imaginary world to real life.

Saint Johns Wort- fear of the dark, bedwetting

Self-Heal - self-confidence and self-reliance, especially if there is an illness present

Solomon's Seal- kids who get upset when things don't go according to plan.

Star of Bethlehem - trauma or shock, divorce, death, accidents, or lesser but deeply felt troubles.

Sunflower- helps your relationship with your father, helps you be ok even if he's not.

Sweet Pea - moving to a new place, new school, or foster family.

Teasel - for kids who run around like a tornado and then collapse, helps you learn how to pace yourself.

Trumpet Vine - shyness in speech, and related speech impediments. Helps with self-expression

Violet - shyness

White Chestnut - insomnia and worries.

Wormwood - kids that are resistant to change, or dwell in the past excessively.

Pre- made combos include "Focus", as described above, "Settle Down" a good night-time winder downer, and Monster Repellant, for kids who are scared at night.