You probably know that sitting down to eat with your family is important for a host of reasons—and here’s another.

By: Nicole Pelletiere   The fall breeze has officially hit!  If you haven’t shopped for cozy knits yet, then Oeuf is your one-stop-shop.  Made from Alapacas, Oeuf’s clothing succeeds in being healthy for your child as well as for our planet.  Not only are these pieces stylish, but the non-toxic, natural fibers will once again [...]

By Cari Coulter, RD Although holidays usually present weight controllers with situations centered on an abundance of unhealthy foods, Halloween definitely takes the cake (OK, candy) as the day most centered on non-nutritive, high fat treats. However, despite the challenge Halloween presents, it IS possible to survive, and yes, even celebrate, this holiday and still [...]

Plum Organics’ just launched an organic kid snack line called Plum Kids that all make great lunchbox must-haves.  All of the snacks are also great for after school sports practice or breakfast on-the-go. Greek Yogurt Mashups™:  A new way for kids to get their greek on, Greek Yogurt Mashups are a perfect sweet n’ tangy [...]

Chicken’s loaded with lean protein, something active, growing kids need lots of. Up the flavor of boneless, skinless chicken breasts with this sweet and tangy sauce.

Experts from The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) are available for interviews on a variety of back-to-school issues, from identifying children who may be at risk for heart problems, to helping a child cope with anxiety of returning to school. CHAM is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. [...]

The kids are back to school, and preparing healthy snacks for after school is essential to their well-being.  School lunch can be as early as 10 a.m. or as late as 1 p.m.  Depending on your child’s lunch time, he or she could be starving by the timeschool’s out. For children with after-school activities, this scenario could leave them at the mercy of vending machines. [...]

Each year, a staggering six to 12 million children, between the ages of three and 12, are affected by head lice, which leads to discomfort, costly treatment and 12-24 million days missed from school. Because most cases occur during the first couple of months of the school year, Circle of Friends introduces the Lice Defense [...]

Oral hygiene can be easy to brush off when you’re dealing with a squirmy or uncooperative kid. But there are important new reasons to make it a top priority.