[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. ...

Did you know that child development influences how well your child eats? Picky eating, copying friends, independence, and risky behaviors are all normal behaviors during the course of childhood. Yes, NORMAL behaviors. Children move through these...

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...

Recent studies indicate that up to 77% of freshman college students gain an average of 4-8# during their first year of college.  This is much less than the reputed "15#" that many new college students fear, yet the weight impact appears to be fairly...

"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...

Clang, Clang, Clang!  My great-grandmother had a red bell.  And she used it to announce a very important event: Dinnertime.  A time when everyone in the family joined together, gathered around the table, and ate.  Dinnertime was a priority--all work...

Parenting is no easy feat, especially when it comes to feeding your child.  Encouraging a positive attitude about food and eating, consuming nutritious foods, and cultivating a good body image are fundamental to your child’s health and well-being. ...