My daughter would be happy eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. How can I get her to eat different foods? – Carlene It can be frustrating when kids want to eat the same thing every day — but it’s not uncommon. Kids are often slow to …
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Is Caffeinated Soda OK for Kids?
My son is always asking for caffeinated soft drinks. Is it OK to let him have them? – Marla It’s a good idea to keep caffeine consumption to a minimum, especially in younger kids. The effects of a caffeinated beverage on a child will be much more pronounced than on …
Is Your Preschooler Too Active?
Preschoolers love being physically active, so it’s no wonder that it’s often hard to keep them in one place. The solution is to work with their high energy levels. It’s important to keep them safe, of course, but give them plenty of chances to be active. Create an informal activity …
My Toddler Hates Vegetables. What Can I Do?
My 2-year-old used to be a pretty good eater. But now she’s going through a phase where she won’t even try the vegetables I serve. How can I get more veggies into her mouth and off the floor? – Mila As most parents know, there are two things you can’t …
Should Your Preschooler Play Sports?
What Kind of Activity? There’s nothing cuter than a bunch of preschoolers playing T-ball or soccer, but is it the best way for them to be active? Probably not. Team sports offer a chance for preschoolers to meet each other and get some exercise, but can be too complicated. Even …
What Are the Symptoms of an Overeating Disorder?
When my 14-year-old daughter and her friends are hanging out at our house, it seems like they’re always raiding the refrigerator! I didn’t think anything about it but then I heard about this thing called a binge eating disorder. What is it? And should I be worried? – Hannah Binge …
What Is a BMI Report Card?
My son is 6 years old, and I just got his BMI report card from school. It says he is overweight. What does that mean? What do I do now? – Amy BMI, or body mass index, is a calculation that uses height and weight to estimate how much body …
When Can Young Kids Start Exercising?
I have a 5-year-old son. Is he too young to start exercising? – Dorea Encouraging kids to be physically active is important at any age. In fact, kids who are active at a young age tend to stay active later in life — and have a lower risk of becoming …
When Should Kids Switch to Skim Milk?
I know that at some point kids should drink skim milk as part of a low-fat diet. But what’s the right age to switch kids from whole milk to skim milk? – Sheila Breast milk is the food of choice for at least the first year or beyond. Cow’s milk should …
Why Is Breakfast So Important?
Is it really true that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? – Michael Breakfast is indeed a very important meal. A good breakfast fuels you up and gets you ready for the day. In general, kids and teens who eat breakfast have more energy, do better in school, and …