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You Shouldn't Pressure Your Child To Eat New Foods, Study Says

You Shouldn't Pressure Your Child To Eat New Foods, Study Says

Frustrated by your picky eaters? A new study says pressuring them to try something new (or to eat just three more bites!) doesn't help.

GMOs and Babies: What's Hiding in Your Little One's Food

GMOs and Babies: What's Hiding in Your Little One's Food

Here's everything you need to know about GMOs, a buzzword in the food world—and how you can make the safest nutrition choices for your baby.

8 Signs Your Child Is Eating Too Much Salt

8 Signs Your Child Is Eating Too Much Salt

Eating too much salt-containing foods, even at a young age can have long-lasting effects. Here are some signs your child's getting too much at mealtime.

3 Things to Know About Baby Cereal

3 Things to Know About Baby Cereal

Many pediatricians agree that baby cereal is an ideal first food. Here’s what you should know about the mushy, soft, iron-fortified product.

Mom Shamed for Sending Child to School With Chocolate Milk

Mom Shamed for Sending Child to School With Chocolate Milk

Should a mom have been criticized for her beverage choice for her 5-year-old?

7 Things Parents Should Know About Non-Dairy Milks

7 Things Parents Should Know About Non-Dairy Milks

Alternative milks like soy and almond are popular picks. But nutrition-wise, most aren't an equal swap for cow's milk. Before you pour, get the facts!

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11 High-Fiber Foods for Kids to Fight Constipation

11 High-Fiber Foods for Kids to Fight Constipation

Looking for a natural way to help your child stay regular? Have her eat these healthy, fiber-rich foods and say sayonara to constipation.

When Your Child Is Skinny

When Your Child Is Skinny

At a time when one in three kids weighs too much, an inability to pack on pounds might seem like a minor issue. But some slender children have health concerns of their own.

You Might Be Surprised to Hear Your Toddler Should Skip This Drink

You Might Be Surprised to Hear Your Toddler Should Skip This Drink

Protein Powder for Kids? Here's Why You Should Skip It.

Protein Powder for Kids? Here's Why You Should Skip It.

5 Power Foods All Kids Need

5 Power Foods All Kids Need

Is Soy Safe for Kids?

Is Soy Safe for Kids?

Could Alternative Milks Make Your Kid Shorter?

A new study says drinking non-cow's milk may hamper kids' height potential, but does that make alternative milks "bad" for children?

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Parents Magazine's Best Allergy-Friendly Packaged Foods

Parents Magazine's Best Allergy-Friendly Packaged Foods

The Best Reason to Stop Being a Short-Order Cook

The Best Reason to Stop Being a Short-Order Cook

This School Cafeteria Proves It's Possible to Serve Real, Healthy Food

This School Cafeteria Proves It's Possible to Serve Real, Healthy Food

Whoa: Kids Are Eating 200% More Fake Sugar Than a Decade Ago

Whoa: Kids Are Eating 200% More Fake Sugar Than a Decade Ago

5 Mistakes Parents Make When Teaching Kids Moderation

5 Mistakes Parents Make When Teaching Kids Moderation

3 Ways to Get Toddlers to Eat Meat

3 Ways to Get Toddlers to Eat Meat

The Healthiest Fast-Food Kids' Meals May Surprise You

The Healthiest Fast-Food Kids' Meals May Surprise You

5 Foods to Fight Kids' Colds & Flu

5 Foods to Fight Kids' Colds & Flu

Why Kids Shouldn't Be Hearing 'Clean Your Plate' at Mealtimes

Why Kids Shouldn't Be Hearing 'Clean Your Plate' at Mealtimes

5 Kid Foods That Aren't as Healthy as They Seem

5 Kid Foods That Aren't as Healthy as They Seem

Study: Kids Are Eating Better, But There's Still a Lot of Room for Improvement

Study: Kids Are Eating Better, But There's Still a Lot of Room for Improvement

In Praise of Ketchup

In Praise of Ketchup

The 10 Saltiest Foods In Kids' Diets Might Surprise You

The 10 Saltiest Foods In Kids' Diets Might Surprise You

You Won't Believe How Much Added Sugar Is in Most School Breakfasts

You Won't Believe How Much Added Sugar Is in Most School Breakfasts

Here’s Why Most Kids Need to Cut WAY Back on Sweet Drinks

Here’s Why Most Kids Need to Cut WAY Back on Sweet Drinks

Organic Gatorade Is Here, and I'm Not Happy About It

Organic Gatorade Is Here, and I'm Not Happy About It

Why I'm Taking the New Sugar Guidelines With a Grain of Salt (and I'm a Dietitian)

Why I'm Taking the New Sugar Guidelines With a Grain of Salt (and I'm a Dietitian)

Say What? Science Says the 'Sugar High' Is a Myth

Say What? Science Says the 'Sugar High' Is a Myth

Hungry? You May Be Feeding Your Kids Too Much

Hungry? You May Be Feeding Your Kids Too Much

Are Coffee Shop Drinks Safe for Kids?

Are Coffee Shop Drinks Safe for Kids?

Parents Magazine and Atlantis Resort Team up on a New Children's Menu

Parents Magazine and Atlantis Resort Team up on a New Children's Menu

10 Kids' Food Myths—Busted!

10 Kids' Food Myths—Busted!

Stop Sneaking Veggies Into Your Kids' Foods

Stop Sneaking Veggies Into Your Kids' Foods

A Plea for Healthier Kids' Menus

A Plea for Healthier Kids' Menus

Were You Fooled By Kraft Mac & Cheese?

Were You Fooled By Kraft Mac & Cheese?