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How Can Teens Control Portion Sizes of Foods?
The only way around this big issue of growing portions is to begin to educate and train children and teens at an early age on
Top 10 Reasons Why I Love the Farmer’s Market
Summertime is here and for many communities that means that farmer’s markets are in full force! Farmer’s markets typically are open one day per week
Obesity Prevention Starts Early in Your 9 Months – 2 Year Old Child!
The seeds of childhood obesity are planted early! The good news is that there are many things you can do to nip being overweight in
How Much Should My Toddler Eat?
Follow these general guidelines for feeding your toddler, including the portion sizes to make mealtime easier. Parents are often concerned whether or not their child ate
Constipation & Your Toddler: When Pooping is Painful
When your toddler is constipated, potty training and going number two can seem like a part-time job. Here are simple ways to get your kid pooping!
Constipation & Your New Baby: Tips for moms (and their babies under 6 months old)
Regular periods of eating, sleeping and pooping are highly praised characteristics in infants. Parents who notice decreases in the frequency of their child’s bowel movements
Challenging Eaters
Do you have a picky eater at home? A child that only eats a few foods? Concerned that your child eats too much? Then these
5 Easy and Early Steps to Raising a Good Eater
Eat a variety of foods while you are pregnant. Research shows that infant’s food preferences develop while still in your uterus. If a pregnant woman only eats
Nutrition Tips For Your Preschool Child
Here are a few tips to assist a parent in meal/snack planning and food selection. Unpredictable and unusual eating behavior is very common among preschool
