The Health Benefits of Summer Camp
Summer camp gets kids outside, keeps them moving and encourages healthy eating habits.
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It looked like spilt milk (book & craft for kids)
Mom blogger Marissa Kiepert Truong and her daughter had fun with the Rorshach-like images in a children's book by Charles G. Shaw.
Join the school cafeteria revolution
Here's how parents can get involved in promoting healthier food at their child’s school or district.
Teachable Moments are Everywhere, Even at Red Mango
For a toddler, everyday events can be learning experiences. Mom blogger Marissa Kiepert Truong turns turned a visit to frozen yogurt shop Red Mango into a creative opportunity.
In Defense of the Real Food Diet: Just Don’t Go Paula Deen on The Butter
Mom blogger Paige Wolfe advocates portion control and eating "real food" from all groups and rather than low-calorie, processed diet food full of chemicals.
Advice Is Hard To Swallow!
Momma's sort of tongue-in-cheek advice when you get unwelcome advice about breastfeeding: It's your life and your child.
Milk Jug Turned into a Sandwich Container
Mom blogger Trina O'Boyle finds a recycling craft to do with her son: making a sandwich container out of a milk jug.
HEALTHY SNACKS
Your family can nibble on healthy foods and fight tooth decay at the same time.
4 Reasons Babies Refuse To Nurse
Most babies go through a phase of resisting or refusing breastfeeding. Four common, treatable conditions are often involved.
The Healthiest Drinks for Kids
What a child drinks can drastically affect the amount of calories consumed, as well as the amount of nutrients needed to build strong bodies.
What Are BPA and Phthalates?
Are these chemicals dangerous to children? How can you avoid them?
New Dietary Guidelines Deciphered
Here's what the latest federal advice on what to eat says — and really means.
MILK STRIKE!
Taken off breastfeeding or formula, some toddlers refuse cow's milk. The problem is the potential for a vitamin D or calcium deficiency.
Decode Your Child's Cold
Here’s what you need to know to decipher your child’s cold symptoms and the best ways to handle them.
Kids Not Stuck on Sugary Cereal
When they can add a little fruit and sugar, kids like low-sugar cereal as much as less healthy brands, according to a new study.
Mom, I Want To Be a Vegetarian!
Here's how to support teens when they choose a vegetarian diet, including ways to make sure they get adequate nutrition.
The #1 Kids' Disease: Tooth Decay
Tooth decay affects four times more children than obesity. It can start with baby's bottle.