Here's some great advice from Dr. Sears on how to make sure your picky eaters are getting all the nutrients they need, while helping them establish healthy eating habits.

When our first few children were toddlers, we dreaded dinnertime. We would prepare all kinds of sensible meals composed of what we thought were healthy, appealing foods. Most of these offerings would end up splattering the high-chair tray and carpeting the floor. To make matters worse, we took our kids' rejection of our cuisine personally, sure that this was a sign of parental lapse on our part. What was wrong? Why were these kids such picky eaters?  more...

Food Shopping Safety Guidelines
from www.eatright.org

In honor of National Nutrition Month this March, here are some simple ways to make sure your family's food is safe, from the moment you step into the store or the market.

Wear Red during Heart Health Month

Mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts – everyday women are dying at the rate of almost one per minute. Speak up. Make a difference. Show your support for the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red. It’s an easy, powerful way to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Using SMART New Year's Resolutions to Achieve Your Goals
from L. Spain at www.associatedcontent.com

SMART is an acronym designed to help you set goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound - in other words, goals you can achieve! You can use SMART goals to help you in homeschooling your children, losing weight, bettering your marriage or even planning meals. The possibilities are endless!

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips
from www.healthcastle.com

It's party season again! How can you avoid putting on extra weight while having a great time? The following are some holiday eating tips so that you can still look good and be healthy in January without having to deprive yourself of all the holiday treats.

Keeping Kids Safe Around Dogs
from www.parenthood.com

Kids are naturally curious about the world around them - and so are dogs! Here are some tips on how to keep everyone safe and happy, whether you're at home or away.

FLU.gov

What's happening with the flu where you live? Should you worry if you're pregnant? What's the truth about flu vaccinations? How can you tell the difference between a cold, the flu and H1N1?

Kid Fitness: When Your Child Won't Exercise
12 Tips to get your couch potato moving
by Sarah Henry, from WebMD.com

Some children just aren't into sports, but that shouldn't mean they have to be glued to the tube. Creative kid fitness, experts tell WebMD, may be as simple as a walk in the park. Help your sedentary son or daughter discover the benefits and joys of physical activity with these 12 tips.

Getting Ready for Fall Allergies
from WebMD.com

Click here for information about fall allergies - and what you can do to ease their toll on you and your kids.

How to Hydrate Your Active Child
from WebMD.com

Click here for tips for preventing dehydration in children, from WebMD.com.