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Put 'em in coach: The kid wants to play

Your TV screen might offer a home-field advantage when it comes to enjoying the big game, but did you know that most kids would rather play sports ... Read More »

British schools to issue weight report cards

Maggie recently shared celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is helping to overhaul the UK's school nutrition program with healthier choices. They need a slew ... Read More »

When all the teaching pays off

As a mom, I work pretty hard (like all of you) to make sure that my kids not only eat a healthy diet, but that they learn how to make good choices ... Read More »

Heart to heart: Study your history

Your medical history, that is. If you (or your spouse) has a strong family history of cardiovascular disease, you (or your spouse), too, could be at ... Read More »

Skipping breakfast can lead to weight gain

Think about when you were a teen (assuming that you're not one now). Think about what your day was like as you woke up for school, frantically headed ... Read More »

RealAge Healthy Kids Test

Does your child eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables? Are your kids physically active? Do they have a pet they're responsible for? ... Read More »

Healthier chicken nuggets

We had over 30 adults and kids over yesterday for a chili potluck. Figuring most kids would hate the low-fat three bean/portabello chili, I also ... Read More »

Your child's BMI really is an important number to know

A model's BMI! What? Are you serious? Don't get me wrong, while I agree that our emaciated model problem needs to be addressed, it doesn't deserve the ... Read More »

Do good, feel good: Donate your children's used toys to kids in Iraq

Ten extra pounds? Messy house? Kids with too many toys? Amen to that. Counting your blessings can be hard when all you see is the downside. The cure: ... Read More »

Parents need to know: toy containing 'Date-Rape' drug now pulled from U.S. shelves

Yesterday, Bethany told us that Australia recalled Bindeez toys for containing the 'date-rape' drug gamma hydroxy butyrate. Well it seems that today ... Read More »