Perfect for parents seeking to build positive associations around food, these songs help children understand why mealtime is so important—a time when most little kids have a hard time sitting still.

Written by Jennifer Beeman, Registered Dietitian, Womack Army Medical Center FORT LIBERTY, NC-- It is a common idea that children inherit the traits and characteristics of their parents. “You are ...

Back to school is upon us. As we send our kids into classrooms, we can't watch over what they put in their mouths every minute of every day. (Who would even want to?) So we try to guide them toward ...

When children experience growth spurts, they need additional protein for muscle growth, calcium, and vitamin D to accommodate bone growth, and iron for overall tissue growth. Because of this, children ...

Here’s a secret pediatric dietitians know: The healthiest eaters aren’t necessarily those who eat the most vegetables and least sugar—they’re the ones who have a good set of eating skills, or what ...

Intuitive eating is a nonrestrictive eating style that encourages people to listen to the body’s cues for hunger and fullness. This way of eating may support the development of healthy relationships ...

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