Feeding kids is hard. I don’t know a single person who thinks it’s easy. One of the biggest challenges I hear from parents is that they struggle to get their kiddos to try new foods and I'll let you in on a not-so-secret secret. Even as a pediatric dietitian, we...
We're all about Halloween in our house. My girls love all the fun Halloween activities, they love picking out their costumes and dressing up, and they love, love all the candy. I don't know about you, but I love candy. Twix bars, Reese's Cups, M&Ms (of any...
Do you love anything with peanut butter? Me too! Share your love of that delicious legume with your baby and reduce their risk of a peanut allergy later on in life. New research suggests that early introduction of peanut-containing foods, in developing immune systems,...
Children learn best when they are actively engaged through observation, participation and exploration of their environment, people, things, places, and events. Effective childhood nutrition initiatives focus on children as they learn and grow in order to develop...
Your child has their yearly check-up and their pediatrician pulls you aside and tells you your child is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity is a complex health issue that puts children at higher risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. So what...
We all know that produce is delicious and nutritious but ensuring fruits and vegetables are clean before eating them is key to reduce food borne illness or food poisoning from harmful bacteria, fungi, and other microbes. Bacteria can come from soil or water where the...
