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Your kids just walked in the door, ravenous. They head straight for the fridge and grab … an apple or a few mini-carrots and a big glass of organic milk. Sound hard to believe?...

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More support for omega-3s and healthy baby development

Northern Canada’s Inuit people are onto something. The indigenous group’s diet consists mostly of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which may play a crucial role in fetal development, according to a new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics. ...

A new way to get your vitamins

Fruits and Vegetables packed with vitamins, and how to sneak it into your diet...

The new allergy reality

They May Be Dietary Staples, But Milk And Eggs are also the most common triggers for childhood allergies. And although researchers used to believe that...

Snack appeal

Just the other day, I arrived home to find my children jubilant about a new snack our babysitter had introduced to them. I immediately assumed it had to involve some serious chocolate for them to be so smitten, but I was wrong...

Smart snacks

Your kids just walked in the door, ravenous. They head straight for the fridge and grab … an apple or a few mini-carrots and a big glass of organic milk. Sound hard to believe?...

Drink it up

Most children would choose sugary soda over water any day. In fact, soft drinks — which are linked to tooth decay, skin problems, and poor concentration in kids — constitute the biggest source of refined sugar in the American diet...

Lead-proof your plates

You've tossed suspect toys and lunchboxes, but there's another place lead could be lurking: in your dinner plates. The FDA allows manufacturers to finish plates with glazes that contain lead at the amount of...

Worried about your kid’s weight? Lose the salt, too

If you’re concerned about your child’s weight, you may want to scrutinize salt intake—not just sugar. New research published in the journal Hypertension suggests that dietary salt is directly related to how many high-calorie, sugary beverages kids consume. Earlier studies have linked soda-drinking habits with a significant increase in obesity risk....

Detox your home

It's easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to reducing toxins in your home. Between harsh cleaning products, pesticides, and fertilizers even furniture and toys...

Kid planet

By helping children experience the natural world, parents can encourage them to become future stewards of the Earth. It's a serious responsibility but one that can be equally enjoyable...

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