by Jennifer Shakeel When I was younger one of the things you looked forward to when you went to high school was being able to buy your lunch through the...
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Kids nutrition and healthy eating can fall apart somewhere between the lunchbox coming home untouched and the broccoli negotiation at dinner. One child eats everything. Another survives on beige food and suspicion. The parents we hear from are not asking for a perfect menu; they want meals that feel sane and kids who are willing to try.
This section keeps kids nutrition and healthy eating practical - simple lunch ideas, picky-eater patience, snack habits, and ways to make the table feel less like a courtroom. We do not give medical nutrition advice or tell you what your child specifically needs. Allergies, growth, supplements, weight, and health conditions belong with your pediatrician or a qualified provider. Here, it is real-life food help for real-life families.
by Jennifer Shakeel The best way to do that is by setting a good example. There is the old adage, “Do as I say, not as I do…” but our...
How do our kids know that food is good for them? It seems that they can uncannily pick out the most nutritious item on their plates to turn up their noses at...
By Judy Converse, MPH, RD, LD Many children with autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, learning disabilities, or mood/behavior issues...
If your child is overweight or obese, it’s not just your child’s problem but your whole family’s. There are many reasons a child develops a...
Make it a New Years resolution for healthier family meals! Here are some tips and recipes to help get kids to eat their veggies Eating plenty of veggies is...
by Stacey Schifferdecker Childhood obesity is becoming ever more a problem not only in the United States but also in Europe and other developed countries as...
It’s a cliché, but like many clichés, it’s been oft-repeated because it’s true: Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day...
by Stacey Schifferdecker Experts estimate that by the year 2010, almost 50 percent of children in North America will be overweight. We know why – kids gain...
The traditional image of the post-school hour is children skipping home to enjoy a glass of cold milk and some fresh-from-the-oven cookies. The reality is...
