How Much Exercise Does My Kid Need?

When my kids and I go shopping, I always park in a distant corner of the lot -- even if closer spaces are available. We pile out of the car and hike across the pavement, jumping over puddles and balancing along the curb. I don't park far away because I've read articles about squeezing in fitness (I have) or because I'm safeguarding a fancy car (I'm not). It's because that's what my parents did when I was a kid. With bike rides to the library, weekly hikes, and all those fun treks to the store, my parents had made it clear that being physically active was a high priority for our family. And now my own children are taking it in stride too.

Childhood obesity expert reveals common food myths that are making kids gain weight

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity rates in children are twice what they were 30 years ago. Many parents are unsure why their children are seemingly unable to stop gaining weight. As a childhood obesity expert and Medical Director of Gramercy Pediatrics, I know several common food myths are making kids fat.

Kids' diets can be a little hit or miss, to say the least. But, by adding more superfoods, you can maximize the vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats your kids eat at each meal or snack. To inspire you, we've highlighted 10 foods that pack a nutritional punch. Plus, family-friendly recipes will help you get these superfoods on the table quickly, easily, and deliciously.

When the weather changes, it is the time that adults often come down with viral or bacterial infections. There are a few simple steps you can take to help prevent your baby from getting sick as well.

I wanted my kids to be good eaters. It mattered quite a lot to me, in fact. But I wondered, during the breast-pump-and-jarred-baby-food days, what I could do to help them grow up liking not only broccoli and oranges but also foods like salmon, fava beans and goat cheese, as I do. Or was appetite one of those things, like personality and hair color, that's simply ingrained?