by Batsheva Herzka, RDN What you might think of me: You're a dietitian; therefore, your kids eat three balanced meals a day, plus...

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Growth charts are a helpful tool in assessing normal versus abnormal growth patterns. They are composed of a series of percentile curves...

Not my idea, as you might've predicted. But now that Barbie was here, I figured I might as well make the most of it and turn her into a...

Managing treats – or fun foods, as I like to call them – is something that many parents find tricky in general, but summertime brings its...

Helping kids adventure beyond the boundaries that they like to impose can be fun, delicious and liberating for the whole family.

It’s fascinating to me that one of the first questions asked after a baby is born is, “How much does she weigh?” Why is this of such...

It's always difficult to tell parents that their child has a problem requiring treatment. Even when the problem is readily apparent. And...

In life, we all have teachers, and we all have "un-teachers" - those individuals who help us unlearn the myths, lies, and other harmful...

Dear Dina, How can I prevent my baby from becoming a picky eater? We have lots of fussy eaters in the family and I want to help him learn...

Dear Dina, My son is six years old and has recently put on a lot of weight. Ever since noticing his weight gain, I haven’t been letting...