Most obese adults started as overweight kids. Researchers have found that to initiate good health habits as adults you need to start when children are in preschool, between the ages of 3 to 5. This is a critical window to teach important, lifelong health habits. Kids need to understand how their bodies work. Good food … Read More
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In the US, every day, 34 children are treated in hospital emergency rooms for choking on food . Every year over 12,000 children under the age of 14 survive food choking incidents, 60% of the kids treated are under age 4. Hard candies are the biggest culprits followed by other candies, meat, and bones. We … Read More
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Your toddler is a bundle of contradictions and a powerhouse of energy. He explores everything, but he won’t try new foods. She’s interested in food, but would rather play with it than eat it. He drinks from a cup but spills as much as gets into his mouth. She loves beans today, but won’t go … Read More
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How you take care of yourself during pregnancy directly affects your developing baby because the two of you are an inseparable pair 1. Your baby’s growth is continuous, requiring a steady supply of nutrients. If you skip a meal, ask yourself, “Who’s feeding my baby?” 2. Smoking isn’t good for either of you. If interferes … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Sprout baby food has enlarged its brand offerings with new options for both babies and toddlers. We had our 3-year old taster sample some of the toddler choices. Crispy Fruit & Veggie … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Kids love to find a treat in their lunchbox and Moms are always looking for good options. Funky Monkey Snacks has joined with Marvel Avengers characters to extend its line of freeze-dried … Read More
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Toddlers and preschool-aged children still have tiny tummies, so it’s important to feed them portion sizes that are appropriate for their age to teach healthy eating habits. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics lists these guidelines to help feed toddlers and preschoolers appropriate portion sizes: Start with a small serving size — always smaller than … Read More
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We know that alcohol can damage an unborn baby but the question remains, how much alcohol is needed to cause harm and when is the risk greatest for the developing baby. For obvious ethical reasons, researchers cannot expose pregnant women to alcohol and wait to see the results. But a group of researchers from the … Read More
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Everyone loves cookies. They are found in 90% of all homes. As parents you struggle with letting your children enjoy a favorite food and offering snacks that are good for them. This recipe for Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies is both. They are easy to make (we baked them with a 3-year old) and they freeze … Read More
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When schools cut physical education they not only make kids more inactive but they miss a great learning opportunity as well. Recent research out of the University of South Carolina implemented a daily 40-minute physical education program for elementary children in a low-scoring school in Charsleston, South Carolina. Prior to this the children had 40 … Read More
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