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.

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Healthy Living Tips

Kale Vs. Spinach

Kale has become a very popular leafy green, but how does it stack up when compared to spinach? Find out the truth about kale vs spinach.

How Bribing Your Child To Eat Can Backfire

“Finish your broccoli if you want dessert tonight.” Sound familiar? If the dinner table has become a constant battleground, you may feel stuck resorting to bribery

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Breastfeeding

Why Breastfeed? 5 Breastfeeding Benefits

Breast milk is nutritionally superior to formula. The American Academy of Pediatrics endorses breast milk as the gold standard of infant nutrition. This is because

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Healthy Living Tips

The Truth About Cinnamon and Its Benefits

Learn about the health benefits of cinnamon, the different types, and ways to enjoy the spice in your meals and snacks! Cinnamon has been making

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Nutrition and Weight

Why Trash Talking Your Body is a No-No

Children who hear their parents speak negatively about their bodies and who observe disordered eating patterns in their parents may be affected in the future.