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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.

Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers Book Cover
Children's Book Corner

Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers Book Review

What is this book about? This book is a must-read! Vilayvanh Bender, the creator of “Mommy Eats Fried Grasshoppers,” eloquently balances cultural awareness and healthful

food allergens
Special Diets

Common Food Allergens in Children

If your child was diagnosed with a new food allergy, it’s essential to know key ingredients of common food allergies in children. Here are key

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Nutrition By Age

Is It Safe to Ingest Caffeine During Pregnancy?

Check out these must-know tips on caffeine and pregnancy to maximize your baby’s long-term health. Confused about the caffeine and pregnancy conundrum? One day, the

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Fitness and Family

The Best Exercise for Kids and Heart Health

Are your kids stuck in the same ol’ exercise routine? Try these exercise ideas for kids to switch things up and get their hearts pumping.

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Fitness and Family

KISS Nutrition – Keep It Super Simple

The title says it all! When coming up with health and nutrition goals, focus on one nutrition or lifestyle concern at a time. Nutrition and lifestyle goals

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Fitness and Family

Secrets of Goal Setting for Kids and Adults

Learn new secrets to goal setting for kids and adults to help everyone in your family have a successful New Year! After a particularly challenging