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Why Can't This 132-Pound Toddler Lose Weight?

A 3-year-old toddler in China currently weighs 132 pounds, three times the size of a normal child his age. He has gained 22 of those pounds ... Read More »

Is Sports Training for 6-Month-Olds Realistic?

What was your baby doing at 6 months old? A typical activity would be lying in a crib marveling at the mobile of its head. Well, turns out ... Read More »

Give your kids healthy rules to live by

As I sit here typing this, my three-year-old -- according to her anyway -- desperately needs a cookie. The trouble is, it's only 8:44 A.M. and she ... Read More »

Working in the Workouts: Soccer, already?

We're almost set for soccer to start in September. The Sweetie Pie is signed up, birth certificate faxed, volunteer coach appointed (my husband) and ... Read More »

Vitamin D: 40% of US infants and toddlers aren't getting enough

Vitamin D is critical for bone health and also plays a role in immunity. But many US infants and toddlers aren't getting enough vitamin D. According ... Read More »

Working in the Workouts: Stuff with wheels

Mommy and Daddy can't decide what we want to do today. Haul the jogging stroller to a hiking trail along the Potomac River? Hook up the bicycle ... Read More »

Gift ideas fit for a toddler

When you're trying to raise a healthy child, you have to start early. So this Christmas, instead of buying your little one something that keeps them ... Read More »

Apple-icious: Try this apple, cheese quesadilla

I'm not sure if I want to make this recipe more for my kids or for me. Containing just 115 calories per serving, along with 5 g protein, 3.5 g fat, ... Read More »

Toddler dietary needs are anything but small

The toddler ship has sailed for me, and I don't think I'm ever going back to port. But I do have some great information for all you toddler parents ... Read More »

Willful toddlers are healthy toddlers: Defiance is a good sign!

The term "terrible two's" didn't get coined by accident, as I'm sure any parent would tell you. It seems to be the age when kids discover the word ... Read More »