Can babies have water? That question is common for pediatricians. The answer is yes or no, depending on the age. Babies should not be...

There are numerous cancers children can develop risk for in childhood Evidence shows that diet is one of the primary, controllable...

This is the second article regarding endocrine-disrupting chemicals or EDCs. This article focuses on minimizing and avoiding exposure to...

Have you heard about these? I had not until the last couple of years. My goal in choosing this topic is to create awareness. Due to my...

We consume thousands of chemicals everyday, approved as food additives. In fact, more than 10,000 additives are approved by the U.S. Food...

I am devoting the articles for this month to the unhealthy items we are exposed to in our food and environment. My intent is to create...

This is the second article on children’s dental health written by Kelsey Scott, DDS, a pediatric dentist, and my daughter-in-law. Young...

For Pediatric Dental Health Month, I asked my daughter-in-law, Kelsey Scott, DDS, a pediatric dentist, to write a couple of articles. She...

Guidelines for heart health and cardiovascular risk reduction have been set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the...

Heart-healthy Foods Since February is both National Heart Disease Month and National Children's Dental Health Month, I am splitting the...

What is Culinary Medicine? Why is it important? Culinary medicine is a relatively new branch of medicine based on research that uses food...

Puberty - that word triggers an emotional response and anxiety in parents! Something we don’t like to think about when our little ones...

Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a bit of a misnomer, per the author of this feeding method. The term should be baby-led solids since the...

Nutrition plays a role in maintaining your and your child’s health during the winter. There are ways you can use food to offer...

Make 2023 the Year of Healthy Eating! Eating healthy does not have to be difficult or expensive. Making simple substitutions goes a long...

Young children love to spend time with their parents and do the things that they do. Cooking is a novel activity for them, even though...

Did you know that you can influence the foods your child prefers from an early age? A child’s diet during the first few years can...

I believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially for children. A healthy breakfast is vital for a child to function...

Research is making it very clear that increased consumption of ultra-processed foods can lead to a significant decrease in mental...

Nutrient-rich foods for pregnancy Did you realize that good nutrition starts for your child before birth? What you eat during pregnancy...