Keep kids healthy this summer with tips from Dr. Amanda Staiano, director of Pennington’s Pediatric Obesity and Health ...

If it feels like your child’s diet consists entirely of breakfast cereal, chicken nuggets and snacks that’d outlast the apocalypse, you’re not alone. Processed foods are the go-to for many kids, and ...

"This is challenging for families because they do not have a good, science-based reference to go to when they are unsure ...

If you’ve ever had a tough time getting your kids to eat something healthy, you’re definitely not alone. Kids can be picky, and finding snacks that are both good for them and actually get eaten is a ...

With candy and junk food so prevalent, how can parents and guardians ensure healthy eating for their children? According to researchers at the Child Health and Behavior Lab (HABLAB), one key element ...

Back when Kerri Boutelle's children were younger, she remembers watching how kids would eat ice cream cones. She noticed a big difference between some siblings. "One child would eat half of the ice ...

A major new meta-analysis finds that vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth in children when properly planned. Kids on plant-based diets often had better heart health markers, including ...

In part two of our look at building healthy eating habits in children (see part one here), Child Health and Behavior Lab (HABLAB) director Stephanie Anzman-Frasca, PhD, Associate Professor, Department ...

For decades, psychologists believed willpower was the ticket to a good life. "It was thought that people with better willpower would be more successful," says psychologist Marina Milyavskaya at ...

Which multivitamins are best for kids? When your child only wants mac and cheese and skips the veggies, it can make you worry if they’re getting the proper nutrition to support their health and growth ...