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.

Top 10 Ways to Get Kids to Eat Better

It’s common for parents to want to get kids to eat better. Use these ten ideas to kickstart new behaviors and happy mealtimes. With busy

Infants and Toddlers

Easy Tips for Baby’s First Foods

Take the worry out of feeding your baby and try these foods first. They’re simple to make and are full of nutrients. Easy Baby First

Infants and Toddlers

Baby’s First Foods –Safety Tips

Food sanitation and safety are especially important when making your own baby food! Follow these tips for confidence in feeding your baby. Kitchen Tips to

10 Whole Food Meals
Healthy Living Tips

10 More Whole Food Meals

Baked salmon with olive oil, salt and pepper, baked spiced sweet potato fries, steamed broccoli and apple slices Spiced black bean burger topped with avocado

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Nutrition By Age

Portion Sizes for Kids 4 to 18 Years of Age

Not sure of the portion sizes your child needs for each food group? The Choose MyPlate portion sizes are listed below. Most parents want to

Kids Eating
Health Expert Interviews

What is TEDMED?

Caroline interviewed two leaders in the field of childhood health and wellness: Melissa Halas, MA, RD, CDE founder of SuperKids Nutrition and Ernie Medina, DrPH,

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Parents' Book Corner

Jill Castle, MS, RD, LDN

We caught up with Jill Castle, mom, registered dietitian and author of the new book Fearless Feeding to hear her approach to raising healthy eaters