6 Reasons Your Child Needs Breakfast
Long considered the “most important” meal of the day, breakfast is very important for your school-aged child. We know it’s not easy getting kids to eat before they fly out the door. For extra motivation, here are six reasons why children need breakfast: ...
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Calcium and Vitamin D Requirements for Kids
Vitamin D and calcium are popular nutrients these days, getting a lot of attention from nutrition researchers and parents. Here’s what you need to know about calcium and vitamin D requirements for kids. What do Calcium and Vitamin D do? Calcium is a...
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3 Ways to Keep Kids Away from Gadgets During Mealtimes
We’ve already talked about why you shouldn’t distract your child with toys or gadgets during mealtimes. If the thought of a meal without your kids’ iPads has you feeling like a deer in headlights, here are three ways to get through dinner and promote a...
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Introducing Peanuts to Babies – The Low-Down on New Recommendations
For years, it was recommended that parents delay introducing peanuts to babies in case it led to an allergic reaction. But food allergy researchers have found new evidences that challenge this long-held belief. The National Institute of Allergy and...
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Ways You May Be Teaching Your Child Emotional Eating
We all know what it feels like to “drown our sorrows” in a tub of ice cream or a few too many margaritas. In a society blessed with an abundance of food, many of us eat too much. Not only can this lead to overweight, but emotional eating is also common -...
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Why You Shouldn’t Lie to Your Kids About Healthy Food
Is it ok to lie to your kids to make them eat healthy food? The quick answer is: No. It is becoming increasingly difficult to tell the difference between health food and junk food. This is especially true with the popularity of products made with...
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