To raise adventurous, self-sufficient and health-conscious eaters, get kids in the kitchen. It may sound too simple, but those are just a few of the benefits when kids learn to cook. Cooking builds ...

Like so many parents, I have depended upon children's books to help teach my three kids important life lessons. "Hands are Not for Hitting" was a well-worn favorite of mine during those active toddler ...

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 ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- We all know a kid who is a picky eater, or maybe you have one yourself. In today's Made for More Health, Dr. Ncube gives us some easy ways to help picky kids build healthy ...

If you’ve ever had a tough time getting your kids to eat something healthy, you’re definitely not alone. Kids can be picky, and finding snacks that are both good for them and actually get eaten is a ...

Weight is never an easy subject, but it can be especially dicey when parents broach the issue of eating habits and weight with their teens. “No girl ever lost weight because her mother told her she ...

Healthy eating at home plays an important role in helping children maintain a healthy weight. Research shows that children who grow and stay within healthy ranges tend to be more physically fit, ...

"When we remove shame and pressure from eating, we support the nervous system and kids digest better." ...

Having healthy children is all about balance, starting with developing healthy habits. This is when your kids learn proper lessons so that even as they get older, they still stay true to these healthy ...

During a recent summer camp pickup, my daughter Madelyn handed me two paper plates. On one plate, there were pictures of an apple, salad, salmon, grilled chicken and chicken nuggets. On the other, an ...