Praising children effectively
Research consistently shows that praising children is one of the most powerful ways to encourage a behavior.
Kids need more than calcium to keep bones healthy
Weight-bearing activities — like running and jumping — are the most important types of exercises for building healthy bones in kids.
6 spots you might have missed while childproofing
This interactive graphic takes you inside a toddler’s home to show some of the issues parents may have missed when childproofing.
How to pack nutrition into kids’ meals
Here’s how to pack nutrition into kids’ meals and avoid fighting over food with children.
Reducing salt in children’s diets
Children’s diets should not exceed 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day, so parents need to be extra careful about reading labels and choosing the lowest sodium options.