If you promise dessert after a few more bites of broccoli or carrot, kids can start to see sweets as the ‘prize’ and veggies ...

Patience is a virtue parents need when introducing new foods to their children, said Dr. Deana Hildebrand, OSU registered ...

Children's dietitian Lucy Wood talks about eating in moderation at halloween, and how with a generally balanced diet it is nothing to scream about.

For generations, well-meaning parents have resorted to an arsenal of food rules, including “clean your plate before you leave the table,” to try to get their children to eat a well-balanced diet. “My ...

We like to say that food is medicine, yet the nation’s largest daily prescription is written with virtually none of the safeguards that govern drugs. Every year, the National School Lunch Program ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama has co-founded the food and drink company PLEZi, designed to provide healthy options for kids, she announced Wednesday. Obama said she'd be working behind the scenes ...

Halloween with kids usually means: sugar, chocolate–and then stomachaches. I still remember the last kids’ Halloween night in ...

When children experience growth spurts, they need additional protein for muscle growth, calcium, and vitamin D to accommodate bone growth, and iron for overall tissue growth. Because of this, children ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Wednesday the launch of a healthy food and beverage company she co-founded to offer parents “healthier, great-tasting products” for their children. “I’ve ...

Trying to get everyone in your family out the door in the morning can be a gauntlet. And making sure they have a healthy, filling breakfast only adds to the challenge. That's why pediatricians feed ...

Beverages take up multiple aisles in the supermarket, making them a substantial part of most people’s diets. And the type of beverages you choose for your kids makes a difference in their overall ...