Since August 2011, a new public service program has connected 25,000 children to healthy food through in-school gardens and lunch room makeovers. In this Q&A, co-founder Curt Ellis reveals the challenges of changing kids' eating habits in hopes of a healthier future....More
Exposure to more bacteria in the first month of life could help prevent eczema. Which leads me to question: Are we doing more harm than good by keeping our kids germ free?...More
It's no surprise that big-brand cereals marketed to children are like ticking sugar bombs. Yet while natural cereals may have topped the Environmental Working Group's list as the healthiest, you might be surprised at how much sugar is still included....More
Annie's decision to raise $100 million in an initial public offering is considered a win-win-win-win for the company, investors, consumers, and other natural and organic companies. Could the mac and cheese maker influence its peers to go public, too?...More
The author of The Family Dinner tells us about the critical importance of eating together as a family—there’s a lot more to it than just enjoying a good meal....More
What’s new in children’s nutrition? According to Chip Marsland, food scientist and president of Medwell Foods, almost nothing.
“The food-nutrition-dietary supplements industry is still operating like they did decades ago,” said Marsland. “Children get the short end of the stick. We are feeding them poorly. Especially when they need the proper nutrients to fuel the muscular system as well as the brain.”...More
Pizza isn't a vegetable, but Congress thinks so by favoring food lobbyists who have a lot to lose if school lunches get healthier. Fortunately for them, lobbyists' arguments against a healthy school lunch proposal earned them an A+ with lawmakers, much to the detriment of school kids everywhere....More
Should cereal companies be allowed to give the impression that their "food" is healthier just because they reduced sugar or eliminated high fructose corn syrup?...More
Longtime advocate for raising awareness on climate change (and producer of Academy Award–winning An Inconvenient Truth), Laurie David likes tackling big issues. With her latest book, "The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time," she advocates for the well-being of the American family....More
A new study sheds light on how a pregnant woman's diet influences baby’s risk for food allergies. By digging into the details, retailers can better serve new and future mothers....More
Unfortunately, September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. It's sad that this topic is on our calendar, but the nation does have the power—and choice—to overcome this epidemic....More
On the hunt for healthy baby foods and supplements, a discerning mother wonders: "Why do manufacturers add sugar to natural products intended for children?"...More
With empty claims of 'natural' emblazoned on many conventional personal care products for kids, no wonder parents can get confused. Here are 7 exceptional products that you can rest easy using on your tiny tots.
You may look for “extra gentle,” “tear free,” “hypoallergenic,” and “natural” to avoid synthetic preservatives, dyes, fragrances, and foaming agents, but want to find a truly nontoxic product for kids and babies?...More
Nine months after they were voluntarily recalled, Hyland's Teething Tablets have been reformulated and are hitting shelves across the country—to the delight of moms everywhere....More
Get the knowledge you need to inform health-conscious parents about children's supplements with this comprehensive guide. From dosing to delivery systems, it's all here....More
NFM's secret shopper heads to the West Coast to discover why natural diapers are better for babies and the environment than conventional options....More
Debby Hamilton, MD, of Holistic Pediatric Consulting in Boulder, Colo., discusses how retailers can help parents prepare for back-to-school season....More
