(ARA) – Parents, let’s face it — the average child will never really fall in love with Brussels sprouts, broccoli or cauliflower. But few kids object to fruit, making it easier to help children tap into its wealth of health benefits.
Fruit fights childhood obesity, according to studies by Tufts and Baylor universities that linked high [...]

(ARA) – Playdates have taken off in America, and it is no wonder. In this economy, where else can you find an inexpensive activity that is fun for both children and moms? Not only do playdates help youngsters learn socialization and cooperation skills, but they also allow moms to mingle and share advice.
Participating in playdates [...]

Six Ways to Lead a Meaningful Life in the Middle of a Busy Schedule
(ARA) – Over scheduling is a nationwide epidemic. From preschoolers to CEOs, we are constantly running from one activity to the next. This busy and sometimes frantic lifestyle affects all aspects of life and many people feel the [...]

Satisfying a snack attack doesn’t have to be a 10 a.m. grab for a doughnut. There are healthier choices available. In fact, health professionals point out that our bodies may be geared towards six or seven smaller meals or snacks a day, instead of the three square meals we’re used to. Snacking is good provided [...]

(NC)-The bell rings. School is over for the day. Home come: coats, backpacks, textbooks, homework assignments. and lots of germs.
“Children don’t always practise good hygiene habits,” says Shannon Coombs, President of the Canadian Consumer Specialty Products Association (CCSPA). “They constantly touch their eyes, noses and mouths, forget to cover their mouths when they cough or [...]

Visiting Nurse Associations of America, Families Fighting Flu and The Clorox Company Team Up to Vaccinate Thousands of Children in October to Make Flu Season Less Scary
(ARA) – Ghouls and goblins are not the only things to be afraid of this Halloween; October is also the start of flu season. Influenza is the leading cause [...]

When parents send their children to school, rarely do they think of the many allergy triggers lurking in the classroom or the playground. The culprits include indoor allergens like dust from the chalkboard, mold in the locker room and dander from class pets, as well as outdoor allergens like pollen, which can travel from the [...]

Kids will be kids, and are likely to have skin contact with other children and get minor cuts while playing at home and at school. Bacteria can be spread easily from person to person, and children are at greater risk of contracting staph infection.
The words “staph infection” used to only be uttered in hospitals or [...]

Does meat contain fiber? How many people pay attention to food labels, and are they looking at fiber? Do Americans know how much fiber they need in a day? A recent consumer survey, conducted by the National Fiber Council (NFC), uncovered answers to these questions and more to determine what Americans really know about fiber [...]

When it comes to kids and nutrition, there are three burning issues on every mom’s mind — keeping their kids active, feeding them nutritious meals that they like and making the most out of each day by finding smart shortcuts to get it all done.
According to a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. moms sponsored by [...]