Food fight: How to handle the grocery store with kids and teach healthy habits

Dr. Michele Arthurs, a local lifestyle medicine physician with Kaiser Permanente, knows how daunting it can be for families ...

Ultra-processed food, MAHA moms and junk food for kids: An acclaimed researcher's advice

Eat clean. Shop smart. Avoid ultra-processed foods. But what does that even mean? “There’s that famous potato chip commercial ...

You haven’t screwed up your kids by letting them use social media. An expert has tips for what to do

In her new book, “Smartphone Nation,” social media expert Kaitlyn Regehr helps parents manage their digital media consumption and teach kids healthy tech habits.
CNN

Parents must work through their own feelings to raise emotionally healthy kids, experts say

If you’re a parent or guardian, you’ve heard about the importance of respecting your child’s feelings. Teaching our kids can help them work through the negative emotions they experience as they grow ...
Business Insider

I'm a pediatrician with 2 sons. Here's how I keep my family healthy during back-to-school and 3 key items I always have on hand.

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How to sign up for Healthy Kids Iowa summer food assistance program

RIGHT NOW, FAMILIES IN NEED CAN SIGN UP FOR THE NEW SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM, HEALTHY KIDS IOWA. IT’S AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE USDA SUMMER EBT PROGRAM CALLED SUN BUCKS. EACH ELIGIBLE CHILD WILL RECEIVE UP TO ...
KTVB

Back to school routine set? How to have a healthy start to the school year

NAMPA, Idaho — School is back in session for much of southern Idaho, and while kids will be learning, they likely will be sharing germs, too. Doctors also want to ensure your whole family stays ...
The Conversation

We teach kids to look after their bodies – here’s how to do the same for a healthy mind

Amy Dawel receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Prevention is key. Just as early eating habits often carry through to adulthood, we can set the stage for good mental health from birth ...
NPR

Some kids need more protection from ultra-processed food. Here's why

Back when Kerri Boutelle's children were younger, she remembers watching how kids would eat ice cream cones. She noticed a big difference between some siblings. "One child would eat half of the ice ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Healthy ways parents can encourage kids to be at their best

MARIA ED BACK TO YOU. WONDERFUL ERIKA. THANK YOU. FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH NOW. ENCOURAGING YOUR KIDS TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE. EXPERTS SAY THERE IS A RIGHT WAY AND A WRONG WAY TO DO IT. HERE TO ...
Psychology Today

Kids' Mental Health: What to Look for, When to Worry, What to Do

When it comes to medical or psychiatric issues challenging our children of all ages, we often know something is wrong but don’t readily know how to assess the problem. We might see changes in their ...
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World Chocolate Day 2025: How Much Chocolate Is Too Much For Kids?

Every year, June 7th is celebrated as World Chocolate Day. While it is an undeniable treat for all ages, there is a frequent question in the minds of parents: How much chocolate is really safe for ...