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- Food Additives5 Big-Name Food Companies Removing Artificial Ingredients from Their ProductsFor busy moms, deciding which packaged foods are safe for your child's breakfast, lunch, and snacks can be daunting, especially when you are faced with a long line of artificial ingredients, preservatives, and dyes on the recipe label. Although ...Lindsay Hutton
- Vegetarianism5 Tips to Raise a Healthy Vegetarian Child"Mom, I've decided to become a vegetarian!" Whether your child or teen has recently uttered these words to you, or your whole family has gone meatless, you're probably wondering how to supplement your child's diet with the nutrients she needs. Fo...Lindsay Hutton
- Extreme SportsKids and Extreme SportsKids and Extreme Sports Are Team Sports Becoming Passé? Though traditional sports like football, basketball, and hockey aren't exactly going out of style, the world of so-called extreme sports keeps growing in popularity. Kids and adults alik...Kyanna Sutton
- Eye CareEat the Rainbow for Your EyesHave you "eaten the rainbow" today? Brightly colored fruits and vegetables offer different nutrients that are good for your overall health, and eating the colors of the rainbow spectrum, especially those with the carotenoid lutein, may also prote...Bridget Swinney, R.D.
- Halloween Candy10 Ideas for Leftover Halloween CandyWant to prevent cavities and sugar highs in the aftermath of Halloween? Check out these ideas for recycling, rationing, and purging your child's heap of candy. ...Erin Dower
- Childhood ObesityGoodnight, Sleepy Head: The Link Between Sleep and Childhood ObesityGoodnight, Sleepy Head: The Link Between Sleep and Childhood Obesity Everyone knows how great it feels to get a good night's sleep. You wake up feeling refreshed and alert. You're concentration and focus is better. Overall, you just feel good. T...Lindsay Hutton
- GymnasticsIs Gymnastics Right for Your Child?Is Gymnastics Right for Your Child? Gymnastics has long been considered a sport of immense skill and dedication. However, those admirable qualities often come under scrutiny from critics who think the sport causes physical delays in young athle...Lindsay Hutton
- Parenting Tools Printables"USDA MyPlate" Food GuidelinesThe USDA presents an easy way to fit the five major food groups on your plate at every meal. Use this visual guide to design a healthy plate for your family. ...
- Childhood ObesityMichelle Obama Tackles a National Crisis - Childhood ObesityMichelle Obama Tackles a National Crisis - Childhood Obesity According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of overweight and obese children in the U.S. has tripled in the past 30 years. The statistics are alarming ...Lindsay Hutton
- Children's Nutritional NeedsThe Best Brain FoodsDo your brain a favor and feed it foods packed with nutrients to keep it healthy and fit. Decrease your chance of disease while improving your mood, thinking, and mental skills with these brain-boosting super foods. Source: WebMD ...
- Outdoor ActivitiesWinter ActivitiesChilly, snowy days are calling your kids outdoors. Find fun winter activities for the slopes, trails, ice rink, and backyard for children of all ages. Remember to brush up on winter sports safety. Have the hot cocoa ready when everyone comes back...Erin Dower
- Olympic GamesVancouver 2010 Winter Olympic GamesVancouver will host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. How much do you know about this Canadian city? ...
- Picky Eaters15 Ways to Disguise VegetablesYour kid won't go near vegetables? See if you can sneak in a few here and there with some of these suggestions. ...
- Extreme SportsXtreme Sports QuizTest your knowledge of extreme sports. ...Paul Evenson and John Gettings
- Childhood ObesityTwelve-Year-Old Is Gaining WeightIt's normal for adolescent girls to become a bit chubby as they go through puberty. Find out why you should be careful not to overreact. ...
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympic Games: Salt Lake City RecapTest your knowledge of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. ...Gerry Brown
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympic History: Part 2Test your knowledge of the history of the Winter Olympic Games in part 2 of our quiz. ...Gerry Brown
- Olympic GamesWinter Olympics History: Part ITest your knowledge of the history of the Winter Olympic Games. ...Gerry Brown