Having healthy children is all about balance, starting with developing healthy habits. This is when your kids learn proper ...

Jul. 17—As childhood obesity concerns rise, local experts are offering tips to encourage healthy eating habits in the home. A study shows during the pandemic, the national rate of obesity among ...

By modeling, parents can give kids a framework to help set their little ones up healthy eating habits as they mature. In short, it’s not just about what food kids eat. It’s how they eat.

It's no secret: The U.S. is in the grip of a childhood obesity epidemic. While some reports have suggested that rates have stabilized, a February 2018 study in Pediatrics found no such plateau.

Don't: Tell kids there's something wrong with their weight. When you're talking to kids, focus on healthy habits, not weight, experts say. This is important because weight isn't as easily changed as ...

The average American home has 11 connected devices—but there's no rulebook for parents. Here's how to teach your kids healthy digital habits.

In this first of a two-part series, she discusses how to shape healthy habits and shares some effective strategies. Part two of this story will run in our July/August issue, and will feature insights ...

Terms like "healthy" leave a lot of wiggle room as to what positive eating habits actually mean, especially for kids. In this case, healthy eating means consuming a nourishing and balanced diet ...

Fall is a great time to begin or re-establish good dental habits with your children. The state of Illinois requires that all children (public, private, and parochial) in kindergarten, second grade ...