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Food Pouches = Picky Eaters? A Dietitian’s Word of Caution
In the hands of toddlers and diaper bags, food pouches are becoming an increasingly popular option for hungry children. Those convenient foil packets filled with a variety of fruits and vegetables, and...
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The Buzz About Caffeine: How Much are Your Kids Consuming?
A hit of caffeine from morning coffee or an afternoon energy shot may be OK for adults, but can prove problematic for children. What is Caffeine? You can find caffeine in coffee, soda, ice cream,...
View ArticleThriving with Celiac Disease: What you Need to Know
Editor’s Note: This is the first article in a series looking at common food sensitivities (or intolerances) and allergies in kids. What is Celiac Disease Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that...
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When Dairy Isn’t Your Friend — Lactose Intolerance and Kids
Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series looking at common food sensitivities (or intolerances) and allergies in kids. The Skinny on Lactose Intolerance Sometimes, we don’t all scream for...
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What Do Peanut Allergies Look Like?
Editor’s Note: This is the third and final article in a series looking at common food sensitivities (or intolerances) and allergies in kids. About Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies First grade has been a...
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(Most) Kids Don’t Love Homework, Here are 10 Ideas for Parents
School is back in full swing, which means homework is, too. For kids in junior high and high school classes are getting more challenging, grades start to have a bigger impact and homework gets more...
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Six Steps for Your Child’s Best Night Sleep
Caring for young kids is rewarding, but also challenging. You may hear a lot of “simple” tips and tricks for drastically improved behavior, but solutions that actually work are more difficult to find....
View ArticleWhat is Type 1 Diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose, the main type of sugar in the blood. Glucose comes from the foods we eat and is the major source of energy needed to fuel the body’s...
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The Magic of Play
With the help of a frilly dress, tiara, and magic wand, your 3-year-old is transformed into the queen of a magical universe where her hobby horse is a winged unicorn. When you’re asked to taste the...
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Ketogenic Diet and Kids — Please Don’t Try This at Home
With a population increasingly focused on health, nutrition, diets and weight loss, comes a natural rise in risky trends and habits that can be unhealthy and dangerous if not monitored by medical...
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