In a recent article in Quartz Media LLC. (written by Annabelle Timsit), a Center for Disease Control and Prevention study discovered 80% of 800 kids between the ages of six to 23 months consume...

In a recent article, "How Amsterdam is reducing child obesity," writer Dominc Hurst of BBC News outlines Amsterdam's tremendous undertaking in reducing childhood obesity.  The...

"Television has become a platform for programming children to want junk food," Ludwig said. Dr. David Ludwig is a profressor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and...

A common misconception among parents is to believe cavities in baby teeth don't matter because they fall out shortly after growth. However, they do matter. The cavities in the baby teeth can...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggest a number of healthy resolution ideas for parents to brainstorm with their children. For Preschoolers, for example: "I will let my...

Bring the whole family out for a day of food, fitness and fun!   Bring the whole family out for a day of exploration at HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen Family Sunday in partnership...

From Sharon Weatherly, Director of Prevention, Education & Partnerships: "Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood disease in the US, and America's ToothFairy believes afterschool...

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Screens and media have a predominate role in family life. And pediatricians can provide the best information and guidance to parents, children and teens through ongoing education about media.

Parents have a difficult job guiding their children in making healthier food choices. Parents are met with a constant battle against the advertisements on television and the influences from their...