Written by Aimee Wheeler
Did you know that touch is the very first sense to emerge during fetal development and is by far the most developed sense a baby has when he is born? Perhaps that is why throughout history and in so many cultures we see mothers wearing their babies. Intuitively, we have […]
Written by Nicole Meadow, MPN, RD
Meatless Monday is a national health campaign that was started in September 2003. A Meatless Monday means starting each week with a day without any meat products and replacing them with other protein sources like beans, legumes, tofu, nuts, tempeh, and lots of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. […]
Written by Jane Park-Dolan
You’ve studied up and gotten thorough pregnancy, labor and birth. Now here unfolds the next chapter in the dog days of parenthood; moving your child about the planet. For most of us that means flying and gone are the days of showing up 30 minutes before your flight with your […]
Written by Elizabeth Rietz
“Are we there yet?” “I’m hungry!” Sound familiar? Traveling with kids can be, well, challenging to say the least. And eating well on the road can be even more so.
Whether you’re going on a road trip or traveling by plane, careful planning for a family trip is an absolute necessity. […]
Written by Neela K. Sethi, M.D.
- Allow plenty of time to arrive at the airport, check-in, and to board. Remember, everything takes longer with children and the last thing you want is to be stressed and rushed.
- Ask if your flight is full. If it is not, you can ask for a seat with […]
Written by Nicole Maharaj, MS, RD, CSP
The prevalence and severity of obesity is increasing in children and adolescents. A risk of being overweight is heart disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in the United States.
To keep your children’s heart healthy the American Heart Association recommends the following:
1. Energy […]
Written by Neela K. Sethi, M.D.
Since it is American Heart Month, let’s remember to raise heart-healthy kids. Here are some quick tips to help!
1) Lots of physical activity- Active kids are healthy kids, so get them outside doing something fun. Get their heart rate up with lots of cardio and calorie-burning exercises.
2) Try to decrease […]
Written by Nicole Meadow, MPN, RD
February is not only the month to celebrate LOVE, but it also American Heart Month. More than 70 million Americans suffer from some form of heart disease and this remains the leading cause of death in the United States. For most people, heart disease is preventable. One of the most […]
Written by Neela K. Sethi, M.D.
Though it may seem simple, it is often difficult to pick the best toys for your child. Here are some quick tips to keep in mind.
1. Choose toys that put your child in charge. Many newer toys on the market only perform one specific task, which often bores children quickly. […]
Written by Elizabeth Rietz
What is Valentine’s Day without chocolate? That’s what I recently explained to my daughter when we embarked on “The Great Valentine’s Fudge Experiment” last week. I wanted us to make a chocolate confection that was easy to create and had less sugar than your average candy.
We grabbed the Cuisinart […]