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By: Julie Burns, R.D. from Parents Magazine Every single day, I deal with picky eaters both big and small. I'm the mother of 7-year-old triplets, all of whom have very different eating habits; I'm also a dietitian who teaches the professional athlete...

By: Julie Burns, R.D. from Parents Magazine Every ...

By: Karin A. Bilich Every parent has heard that children should be eating a "balanced diet." But a balance of what? Here are the nine nutrients that every child should be getting on a daily basis: 1. Protein Protein helps a child's body build cells, ...

By: Karin A. Bilich Every parent has heard that ch...

As fast as children whiz from classroom to activity to home and back again, their brains are just as actively and dramatically growing and changing."These years are critical for brain development, and what they eat affects focus and cognitive skills,...

As fast as children whiz from classroom to activit...

Expert tricks that really work -- even with super-picky eaters -- from The Sneaky Chef Missy Chase Lapine, a Parenting Mom Squad member:Don't make a big deal about it. If you announce "We're going to try something new tonight," your child will just t...

Expert tricks that really work -- even with super-...

I wanted my kids to be good eaters. It mattered quite a lot to me, in fact. But I wondered, during the breast-pump-and-jarred-baby-food days, what I could do to help them grow up liking not only broccoli and oranges but also foods like salmon, fava b...

I wanted my kids to be good eaters. It mattered qu...

When I grab my stethoscope in the morning for a day of seeing typical kids, I know without looking at the appointment list that I'll be viewing the consequences of big portion sizes, overprocessed snacks and sweets, and a lack of veggies. It's not on...

When I grab my stethoscope in the morning for a da...

Let your child choose one of two options--and get his input prior to prepping the meal. (How easy is that?!) A recent Dutch study found that kids appreciated getting the chance to pick a veggie before dinner. In fact, researchers found that "reactive...

Let your child choose one of two options--and get ...

"What is pork, exactly?" my 6-year-old daughter, Frances, asked, eyeing her tenderloin with suspicion. We had just finished reading Charlotte's Web. "Pork is the word we use to describe meat that comes from a pig," I said, as casually as possible. "T...

"What is pork, exactly?" my 6-year-old daughter, F...

Do like Siskel and Ebert. Encourage your child to try a new food by asking her if it's "thumbs up," says Sarah Lawhun, a dietitian with the Healthy Kids, Healthy Weight program, in Cleveland. She gives a thumbs-up if she likes it, thumbs-down if she ...

Do like Siskel and Ebert. Encourage your child to ...

Good: GrapesBetter: RaisinsWhy: A serving of raisins packs more iron. It also has more of the nutrient that kills cavity- and gingivitis-causing bacteria.Good: TomatoBetter: Cherry tomatoWhy: A serving of cherry tomatoes has more lycopene than a serv...

Good: GrapesBetter: RaisinsWhy: A serving of raisi...

Some kids can't stomach the idea of breakfast. But eating a morning meal gives your child essential vitamins and minerals, and replenishes blood sugar -- the brain's main source of fuel -- which dips after a night of fasting. Studies show that breakf...

Some kids can't stomach the idea of breakfast. But...

To get kids (and adults) to eat more fruits and veggies, Welch's and Produce for Better Health Foundation suggests pack lunches with a different color theme every day of the week, using produce from the designated shade. A few ideas:Monday Color: Pur...

To get kids (and adults) to eat more fruits and ve...

The number of kids affected by autism is increasing, an Education Ministry official said on Monday. Esmail Barqi, the deputy director of the ministry’s center for dealing with challenged students, said currently 1,400 autistic students are under the ...

The number of kids affected by autism is increasin...

Statistics over the last five years have shown that more than 81 percent of new born babies are from mothers who are between 20 to 35 years old, a female official at the National Organization for Civil Registration has said. Fatemeh Ahmadi, in an int...

Statistics over the last five years have shown tha...

Nails: Manis and pedis are fine, but bring your instruments from home (to reduce infection risk), and "apply nail polish in a well-ventilated area so you don't inhale the fumes," suggests Joel Evans, M.D., assistant clinical professor of ob-gyn at Al...

Nails: Manis and pedis are fine, but bring your in...

We know: A worry-free pregnancy isn't likely. But when you're feeling harried, it's essential for you and your baby-to-be to unwind."Chronic stress can cause harmful hormones like cortisol to cross the placenta," says Diana Dell, M.D., assistant prof...

We know: A worry-free pregnancy isn't likely. But ...

When you're pregnant, all the "Congrats!" come hand in hand with a stream of cautionary tales and bizarre factoids. What's true and what's not:True or false? If you're stressed out during pregnancy, it'll hurt your baby.False. There's no medical conn...

When you're pregnant, all the "Congrats!" come han...

Your BabyThe embryo may now officially be called a fetus, which literally means "little one" -- and he's about the size of a strawberry. An inch long, he has hands that can flex at the wrist, and he's able to fold them over his heart. Eyelids cover h...

Your BabyThe embryo may now officially be called a...

Ways to make a good fit if your new baby's going to share a room with your older child:* Put the crib close to the door, if possible, so you don't have to disturb your older child when you come in for 2 a.m. feedings.* Don't worry about a changing ta...

Ways to make a good fit if your new baby's going t...

Denise Wade, seven months pregnant, runs a restaurant in Big Sky, Montana, and spends hectic lunch hours as its main chef. But despite feeling tired most days, she's often unable to sleep. "I have no problem sleeping at 3 p.m. -- it's 3 a.m. that get...

Denise Wade, seven months pregnant, runs a restaur...

Why do perfectly healthy women develop certain pregnancy complications? For some, sleep apnea's to blame. According to a study by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in New Brunswick, sleep apnea quadruples the chances of high bloo...

Why do perfectly healthy women develop certain pre...