Food hoarding is a behavior that can perplex and worry parents. Finding hidden stashes of snacks and perishables in a child’s room can raise concerns about their well-being. Understanding why children ...

Since it began in 2002, nonprofit Kids’ Food Basket has provided meals and educational resources to food insecure families ...

We all know that our kids seem to have bottomless stomachs. These simple snacks are kid friendly as finger foods that can be ...

Growing scientific evidence suggests that artificial food coloring may affect some children’s behavior and health, prompting ...

If you're a parent, mealtime can be a struggle. You spend precious time and energy making a nutrient-rich meal you think the whole family will love, only to have your kids pick at their food and snack ...

As a community pediatrician with firsthand experience, I've observed an enduring curiosity among parents and caretakers about food, nutrition and health. I have also sadly met families who struggle to ...

This proactive approach can take the stress out of dinners and make your children part of a dinner game-plan. Here are some simple and smart ways to involve your children as you plan your dinner menus ...

Most parents would do anything in their power to keep their children safe and healthy, but do we know enough about the food we're feeding them? After the FDA announced a ban on Red Dye 3, it got us ...

Doctors and dietitians at Children's National Hospital in D.C. are prescribing some patients nutritious foods in an effort to fight disease. A team of dietitians at the hospital unloaded the week's ...