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When to Seek Help for my Child’s Eating Habits

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Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Dr. Shannon McHugh, PsyD. / Reviewed: / in Categories Eating Disorders

We all want our children to be healthy and happy, but sometimes navigating our children’s food preferences and the time and energy it takes to … Read more

The Best Bottle Sterilizer in 2022

Best bottle sterilizer
Updated: December 26, 2022 / by Rachel Fink / in Categories Food

The most important thing to know when it comes to parenting is “safety first.” Infants don’t exactly have a fully-developed immune system, so you need … Read more

The Best Portable High Chairs for Travel in 2023

Best Portable High Chairs
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Lauren Polon / in Categories High Chairs

Weaning our baby onto solid foods and eventually teaching him to feed himself was a fun and exciting time for us as new parents. Using … Read more

The Best Folding High Chair in 2023 (My Experience)

Folding High Chair
Updated: January 9, 2022 / by Lauren Polon / in Categories High Chairs

Weaning my little boy onto solids was a very exciting time. Watching him taste new foods and pulling different expressions when he tried something new … Read more

Is Your Child Struggling with OCD? These Healthy Foods May Ease the Symptoms

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Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology / Reviewed: / in Categories Anxiety, The Role of Nutrition in Infant, Child, and Adolescent Health

For children living with mental health conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a healthy diet and regular exercise are essential for managing the symptoms. So, what … Read more

Avoiding These Unhealthy Foods May Ease Your Child’s OCD Symptoms

OCD Diet
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology / Reviewed: / in Categories Anxiety, Food, The Role of Nutrition in Infant, Child, and Adolescent Health

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that causes obsessions (illogical, irrational, and baseless thoughts) and compulsive (repetitive) behaviors, often disrupting one’s life. … Read more

Struggling with Depression? These Healthy Foods May Help

Foods for Depression
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology / Reviewed: / in Categories Depression, The Role of Nutrition in Infant, Child, and Adolescent Health

Did you know that a combination of factors (hormonal imbalances, genetics, chronic illnesses, and high stress levels) can cause you to spiral into the deep … Read more

Negative Body Image: When to Seek Help?

Body Image
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Dr. Shannon McHugh, PsyD. / Reviewed: / in Categories Eating Disorders

As adults, we all know that we can become consumed with thoughts about how our bodies compare to others. Now, with the constant stream of … Read more

Diet and Supplements for Autism: Examining the Evidence

Autism diet
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Lydia Jenkins, D.O. Pediatrics / Reviewed: / in Categories Autism Spectrum Disorder, Food

If you have a child with an autism spectrum disorder, you may have found yourself exploring or including dietary and alternative therapies as part of … Read more

4 Ways to Help Your Picky Eater Try New Foods

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Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Meg Proctor, M.S. Occupational Therapy / Reviewed: / in Categories Food

If you are the parent of a picky eater, you might find yourself thinking, “Why on earth can’t they just sit down and eat!?” It … Read more

13 Foods To Avoid if You or Your Child Have ADHD

OCD Diet
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology / Reviewed: / in Categories ADHD, The Role of Nutrition in Infant, Child, and Adolescent Health

Did you know that doctors have conjectured that certain foods could possibly trigger or worsen attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms? Although research studies are limited … Read more

7 Foods To Eat If Your Child Has ADHD

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Updated: September 28, 2022 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology / Reviewed: / in Categories ADHD, The Role of Nutrition in Infant, Child, and Adolescent Health

At A Glance: The relationship between food and ADHD is not 100% clear yet because studies on this topic are limited. However, I have found … Read more

The Difference Between Anorexia and Bulimia

Eating Disorders
Updated: May 24, 2018 / by Kim Langdon, M.D. / in Categories Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are actually considered psychiatric or psychological conditions. In addition, they are more prevalent in teenager, than in adults. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual … Read more

Night-Eating Syndrome or Night-Binging Disorder

Night Eating Syndrome
Updated: November 14, 2018 / by Kim Langdon, M.D. / Reviewed: / in Categories Eating Disorders

Night-eating syndrome (NES), also referred to as night-binging disorder (NBD), is a misunderstood eating disorder that is often linked to the binge-eating disorder (BED) – … Read more

My Experience With Bulimia

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Updated: May 13, 2018 / by Anonymous / in Categories Eating Disorders

Eating disorders affect people differently, but bulimia is one of the most devastating conditions for your relationship with food in the long-term. This disorder has … Read more

Binge Eating Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder
Updated: November 14, 2018 / by Kim Langdon, M.D. / Reviewed: / in Categories Eating Disorders

What is Binge-Eating Disorder? Binge-eating disorder (BED) belongs to a family of eating disorders. It generally develops during childhood and varies in severity, risk-level, and … Read more

Bulimia Nervosa Guide: Symptoms, Warning Signs, Causes, & Treatments

Bulimia Nervosa
Updated: November 14, 2018 / by Kim Langdon, M.D. / Reviewed: / in Categories Eating Disorders

Approximately 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder in the U.S. ~ National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, … Read more

Anorexia Nervosa Guide: Symptoms, Risks, Prevention, and Treatment

Anorexia Nervosa
Updated: November 14, 2018 / by Kim Langdon, M.D. / Reviewed: / in Categories Eating Disorders

“Anorexia is the third most common chronic disease among young people, after asthma and Type 1 diabetes.” ~National Eating Disorder Association Written by: Dr Kim … Read more

The Complete Oil-Free, Low-Sodium Popcorn Guide

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Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ariela Schwartz / in Categories Food

Coming in at only 93 calories per 3-cup serving, popcorn has got to be one of the most ‘worth-it’ snacks for dieters and health-conscious snackers. … Read more

5 Ways Pesticides May Harm Your Family

Pesticides
Updated: January 28, 2022 / by Krista Hillis Bsc Psychology & Neuroscience / Reviewed: / in Categories Food

From asthma to diabetes, Alzheimer’s to cancer, there are a wide range of common diseases that currently threaten public health. Although each of these diseases … Read more

Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables

Balsamic Roasted Root Vegetables
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ariela Schwartz / in Categories Food

It’s time to introduce your family to its newest member. These balsamic roasted veggies will take up permanent residence at your dinner table once you … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin C

Vitamin C
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ariela Schwartz / Reviewed: / in Categories Food

Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient without which, our bodies would not be able to function properly. Unlike some other vitamins, our bodies are not … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin A

Vitamin A
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ariela Schwartz / Reviewed: / in Categories Food

Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient, and researchers see devastating consequences of vitamin A deficiency, especially in lower income countries, according to the report Global … Read more

Newborn Baby Constipation: What You Need to Know

Newborn Constipation
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Pierrette Mimi Poinsett, M.D. / in Categories Food

Your infant’s stool change over time. It is important to know that stools can vary greatly from baby to baby. Your 1-2 Week Old Baby … Read more

Delicious Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup That’ll Make You Fall for Orange

Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ariela Schwartz / in Categories Food

Pumpkin is a favorite food in the fall and year-round. But be careful—don’t settle for the pumpkin-flavored, pumpkin-spiced, pumpkin-infused commercially available products to get your … Read more

Case Study: How I Helped My Preteen Daughter Slim Down (No Diets)

Weight loss in children
Updated: May 5, 2022 / by Rachel Fink / in Categories Eating Disorders

We all want to do what’s best for our child — after all, we’re their ultimate support system and role model. Our actions during their … Read more

5 Foods That Are Affecting Your Child’s Mood

Foods Affecting Kids Mood
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Krista Hillis Bsc Psychology & Neuroscience / Reviewed: / in Categories Behavior Issues, The Role of Nutrition in Infant, Child, and Adolescent Health

by: Krista Hillis B.A.Sc Psychology and Neuroscience We often view mental health issues as an ‘adult’ problem, but the unfortunate reality is, children also suffer … Read more

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