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A Smart New Eating Plan
Our answer to the food-pyramid debate -- a plan that's easier to follow, designed for moms and their families
Is It a Food Allergy?
Watch for a pattern -- a reaction that appears a few minutes to two hours after eating and occurs each time your child has even the slightest bit of the problem food
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Cooking for Kids
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Why Picky Eating Can Be Good for Kids
Strange as it may sound, it's good if kids get selective and adventurous with food - Parenting
Make Nutrition Fun (And Colorful!)
Incorporate fruit and veggies into your kids' diets in ways they will love - Parenting
Safe and Healthy Grilling
Follow these tips to avoid preparing dangerous meats - Parenting
Tasty Ways to Use Thanksgiving Leftovers
These easy recipes make everything taste even better the second time around - Parenting
Food Allergies
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On Call: Kids and MSG
Is the MSG in my son's favorite food bad for his health? - Parenting
Myth Buster: Food Allergies
The truth behind your child's food allergies - Parenting
On Call: No Peanuts Allowed!
What's an easy way to avoid hidden nuts in classroom treats? - Parenting
Our Son's Peanut Allergy
One mom shares how her family copes with her child's serious nut allergy - Parenting
Nutrition
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Tweens and Anorexia
What every mom should know about the scary trend of tween eating disorders. Plus, how to lower your child's risk. - Parenting
Get Picky Eaters to Eat Healthfully
Your kids will gobble down these yummy, healthy foods that feature their favorite cartoon characters on the label (really!) - Parenting
5 Healthier Fast-Food Choices for Kids
Next time you swing by the drive-thru, try these nutritious, low-fat menu options which provide kids with calcium, fiber, and vitamins - Parenting
The Sorry State of School Lunches
Why cafeteria junk food is affecting your kid's health and how to take action at his school to prevent childhood obesity and overweight kids - Parenting
Picky Eating
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How to Cook Seafood They'll Eat
4 tricks to get them to take a bite out of brain-boosting fish dishes - Parenting
7 Ways to End Picky Eating
Strategies for raising an adventurous eater (that will eat at least some of his veggies) - Parenting
Tweens and Anorexia
What every mom should know about the scary trend of tween eating disorders. Plus, how to lower your child's risk. - Parenting
Get Picky Eaters to Eat Healthfully
Your kids will gobble down these yummy, healthy foods that feature their favorite cartoon characters on the label (really!) - Parenting
Weight Issues
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Tweens and Anorexia
What every mom should know about the scary trend of tween eating disorders. Plus, how to lower your child's risk. - Parenting
Get Picky Eaters to Eat Healthfully
Your kids will gobble down these yummy, healthy foods that feature their favorite cartoon characters on the label (really!) - Parenting
4 Easy Ways to Make Healthier Choices
Make a few small nutritious changes and your family will start chowing down and eating better - Parenting
Make Nutrition Fun (And Colorful!)
Incorporate fruit and veggies into your kids' diets in ways they will love - Parenting
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