Negative Body Image: When to Seek Help?
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
Healthy Eating
Your family needs to eat right in order to be healthy. Here you will find articles and recipes for babies, children, teenagers, moms, and dads.
When to Seek Help for my Child’s Eating Habits
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
Diet and Supplements for Autism: Examining the Evidence
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
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
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
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 Complete Oil-Free, Low-Sodium Popcorn Guide
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
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
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 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 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
Vitamin B12: Benefits, Sources, and Deficiency Risks During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
If you’re pregnant, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or you’ve recently given birth, you’re likely aware of the essential vitamin folic acid—also called folate, or vitamin … Read more
10 Foods You Should Be Eating During Pregnancy
Congratulations! Pregnancy is exciting and exhilarating. For some women, it can also bring endless aches, pains, nausea and fatigue—and concerns about your child’s future. Well, … Read more
Delicious Pumpkin Sweet Potato Soup That’ll Make You Fall for Orange
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
My Baby Won’t Take a Bottle. What Should I Do?
Question: My breastfeeding baby won’t take a bottle. What should I do?
Answer by Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett MD.
5 Foods That Are Affecting Your Child’s Mood
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