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Explore nutrition tips, kids’ meal plans, kids’ activities, recipes and more from pediatric nutritionist, Melissa Halas, MA, RDN, CDE.

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Explore dietitian tips for kids meals and snacks, nutrition by age, special diets, family fitness, and more.

Healthy Living Tips

Kids Consuming Alarming Amounts of Salt

Sodium intake is surprisingly high in most American’s kids’ diets. Here’s what you can do to cut down on excess salt.  Processed convenience foods and quick

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Fitness and Family

Fun Outdoor Family Games of Yesteryear

Try these fun outdoor games with the family to go on a trip down memory lane and to make new memories with the whole family!

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Nutrition By Age

So You Have Gestational Diabetes, Now What?

Not sure what first steps to take with a new Gestational diabetes diagnosis? We’ve got you covered.  New Gestational Diabetes Diagnosis Are you pregnant and

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Infants and Toddler Healthy Meal Plans

Sample Menu for a 2-Year-Old Child

This sample menu for a 2-year-old just made serving the right portions a whole lot easier. We’re taking the guesswork and stress out of meal

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Special Diets

Constipation in Kids

This is part 2 in our series focusing on childhood constipation and how our diet can help us find a sense of relief. For bowel-basics

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Special Diets

The Scoop on Poop: Part 1

While poop might not be the most—ahem, polite—topic, what our stool can tell us about our health and nutrition is certainly something to talk about.

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Healthy Living Tips

Is Your Grocery Cart Holding You Back?

Learn how your choices at the grocery store at certain times of the year can make a big difference! It’s February and time to evaluate

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Fitness and Family

7 Sly Ways to Sneak in More Exercise

Want to hear the real secret to staying fit as a busy parent? Here are simple ways to stay active during times you wouldn’t usually