Miralax is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for infants, toddlers and kids. It isn’t FDA approved for them. It contains ingredients found in anti-freeze. Concerns for its toxicity have...

Can you redirect ADHD and learning disabilities without prescription drugs? Such a big topic, so I split it into three parts. Short answer: Yes, you can. Bonus: Your child will...

Gluten-free is a big part of my pediatric nutrition practice. It has also been my life since 1998, when we pulled gluten out of my son’s diet. He was 22...

Short answer: Yes. First, what is it? “Paleo” has become the catch phrase for what started out being referred to as Paleolithic diet, that is, endeavoring to eat only what...

I recently saw this: "25 Healthy Snacks for Kids" from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Not to be all sour grapes about it, but this seemed a tad...

I was given a really nice blender as a birthday gift a while back, and then received a really nice juicer for Christmas later on. Did I need both? Seemed extravagant...

It can be easier than you think to give your kids a hearty, healthy breakfast starter without opening a box of processed cereal... which isn't really food. Who knew? I grew...

If your baby or toddler is using reflux medicine, maybe it's time to quit. Here's why, and how. This is one of my least favorite findings in a little one's history....

If you think it’s challenging to argue with a four year old about what they should eat, wait til that kid is sixteen. Teens need strong nutrition as much if...

Chicken soup feels good when anyone in my house has a cold. It's an easy way to eat organic vegetables and spices that are gaining ground for documented health benefits....