If members of your family have had heart disease at an early age, your child may be at risk for early-onset heart disease.| HealthyChildren.org
On average, sugar makes up 17% of what children consume each day. That's a lot of sugar―and half of that comes from drinks with added sugar! Here are ideas for how you can help your family reduce their added sugar intake.| HealthyChildren.org
The nutritional content in the various dairy alternative products is important for parents to be aware of when shopping. Choices range from other animal-based beverages (i.e. goat's milk) to products made from nuts (i.e. almond milk), beans (i.e. soy milk), grains, and other plants. | HealthyChildren.org
nutrition~Along with milk, plain water is the best drink choice for kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics explains why.| HealthyChildren.org
Avoid battles when it comes to getting protein into your child’s diet. Here are a few things about protein that you may not know and some ideas to make mealtimes easier.| HealthyChildren.org
Have you ever wondered why it’s so difficult to get kids to eat their vegetables? Not wanting to eat broccoli is rooted in a great deal of more complicated issues than just not liking green food. Learn more here.| HealthyChildren.org
You’ve probably heard that around 6 to 9 months, it’s time to begin moving away from bottle feeding. But like many parents, you may feel a little anxious about this next step in your child’s growth and development. Find tips to make this important transition easier.| HealthyChildren.org
Your baby will greatly enjoy the introduction of new tastes and textures in her life. However, it’s important to make sure she continues getting enough breast milk to meet her nutritional needs.| HealthyChildren.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for about the first six months. We support continued breastfeeding after solid foods are introduced as long as you and your baby desire, for 2 years or beyond.| HealthyChildren.org