It’s the time of year when caregivers are carting kids to the pediatrician’s office for an annual back-to-school check-up. As pediatricians meet with kiddos and check in on their growth, one paradox ...

What they eat has a direct effect on their memory, focus, mood, ability to learn and overall brain development. There isn't ...

A children's multivitamin can fill in some gaps for kids who aren’t getting the necessary nutrients through diet, perhaps due to medical conditions, restricted diets, limited appetites, or selective ...

A new school year is about to begin. When packing lunch for your children, make sure to include items that can contribute to a healthy, nutritious meal. Lisa Froechtenigt, a registered dietitian at ...

Are sniffles and coughs becoming a common sight in your home? Then, a sudden shift in weather is to be blamed. Frequent ...

(NAPSI)—What's in a label? When it comes to getting kids the right nutrients they need, the answer may be met with confusion. In fact, more than four in 10 (42 percent) parents find it easier to ...

Maria Smith tries to make meals as nutritious as possible for her four children, even if it means sneaking fruits and veggies into the menu. "I put spinach in pasta sauce. I put corn in my taco meat." ...

Talk about a latte of nutrients. Coffee is probably the last thing you’d give your growing kids — but what if it was a clever way to sneak them some extra vitamins, and they could enjoy it next to you ...

Parents may worry that feeding fast food to their kids makes them “bad parents,” or that the food is “totally unhealthy.” But ...

In today’s fast-paced world, ensuring a good night’s sleep for children has become increasingly challenging. With overstimulation from screens, busy schedules, and stressors, many children struggle to ...

(Family Features) Forget the outdated nutrition advice that told parents to skip whole milk. A growing body of research is turning that idea on its head, making it time to rethink what “healthy” means ...