Would you believe it if I told you that preventing your 4 year-old preschooler from gaining too much weight is as easy as getting some basic household routines in place? It’s true! According to a 2010 study in Pediatrics, families who ate a meal...

Child abuse is a combination of words that gets your attention. Lately, the term “child abuse” has been linked with the child obesity epidemic. Broaching the issue in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. David Ludwig, a child...

In a world concerned with childhood obesity, you may be wondering exactly how you're supposed to prevent or control your child's weight or weight gain. Well, if you are thinking about putting your child on a diet, limiting second helpings, purchasing...

Changing the conversation from dieting to improving lifestyle behaviors has been a work in progress and an uphill battle for those of us in the nutrition field. And despite the world of child obesity research and evidence at our fingertips, a children's...

This week, another article about chocolate milk graced my desktop, and maybe you noticed it too. The New York Times reported that beginning in September, chocolate milk will be new and improved, touting fewer calories and less sugar. With almost 40%...

[caption id="attachment_1185" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Children mimic your behaviors!"][/caption] Contrary to popular belief, children hear what you say and see what you do.  Your behaviors and comments can leave a lasting impression. ...

Kids speak...and people listen. Here’s a follow-up to my post from the 11 year old who had an opinion on junk food.  I was reminded by John, from the American Institutes for Research an assistant to  NHLBI in their health outreach efforts, that it...

I am not  a fan of diets.  They don't work.  Especially with kids. Many adults argue that a calorie-restricted diet is just the nudge they need to launch their new eating habits and the resulting weight loss they desire. But for kids, restrictive...

"Don't worry, he'll grow out of it." How many times have parents heard this classic line?  Friends, grandparents, teachers, and pediatricians use this solution for parents who are concerned with a multitude of childhood behaviors.  My child is...

Why Weight? If you have read this 12 part series, you are well aware that there are many things to think about in regards to children and their weight.  Activity level, food selection, hunger response and management, and feeding techniques are just some...