Like so many parents, I have depended upon children's books to help teach my three kids important life lessons. "Hands are Not for Hitting" was a well-worn favorite of mine during those active toddler ...

To raise adventurous, self-sufficient and health-conscious eaters, get kids in the kitchen. It may sound too simple, but those are just a few of the benefits when kids learn to cook. Cooking builds ...

Snacks have an undeniable appeal for children, and are often used by parents as a means to avoid a tantrum, out of habit, or to keep little ones occupied. However, a nutritionist has warned that ...

When children experience growth spurts, they need additional protein for muscle growth, calcium, and vitamin D to accommodate bone growth, and iron for overall tissue growth. Because of this, children ...

Intuitive eating is a nonrestrictive eating style that encourages people to listen to the body’s cues for hunger and fullness. This way of eating may support the development of healthy relationships ...

Raising healthy eaters is one of the biggest concerns for modern parents, especially in a world filled with junk food, sugar-packed snacks and constant advertisements targeting children. While many ...

For additional resources and ideas, ask your pediatric dietitian, visit an official healthy eating website (e.g., www.eatright.org) or just have fun with it and experiment! Your children’s health will ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- We all know a kid who is a picky eater, or maybe you have one yourself. In today's Made for More Health, Dr. Ncube gives us some easy ways to help picky kids build healthy ...

As soon as the students get off the bus at Morrow Middle School each morning, the first thing they see is Barbara O'Connor and her breakfast cart. For 10 years at the school south of Atlanta, the ...

I'm not going to lie. I am thoroughly looking forward to giving my grandchildren plenty of sweets and treats. Yes, it's a little early to start thinking about how I'm going to feed my grandchildren.