As the proud mom of 2 teens, I get to experience firsthand the highs and lows in trying to raise healthy teenagers. Some days are easier...

We have long known that diets 'don't work'. Not only do diets not work, they are detrimental to teens' health. A short-term quick-fix...

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Eating family meals together goes a long way in promoting great mental and physical health for the whole family. Learn more in this...

Question How do I help my picky eater try more healthy foods? 9/24/2021 Natalie D. Muth, MD, MPH, RDN, FAAP Answer ​​Picky eating in...

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines break down nutrition recommendations by age, though, of course some themes span across the lifespan. The...

Building on last week's post on the new Dietary Guidelines, which for the first time include recommendations for ages 0-2 as well as the...

One of my favorite parts of being a pediatrician is knowing my patients from when they are newborns. And now that we are more than 9...

I'm thrilled to share this Shout Out that the SD Voyager published, highlighting the work that I am doing with great friend, partner, and...

The New York Times recently published what I think is a very informative guide to help parents choose the "right" pediatrician. I...

It's hard to believe the summer is over, and even harder to believe that back-to-school this year means back to Zoom, but here we are. In...

Every month exciting new research comes out that helps us figure out what steps work best in raising healthy eaters. This past month the...

The COVID-19 quarantine has inspired many families to spend more time in the kitchen making home-cooked meals together. Now that summer...

Wow, it's been a long time since I posted. As for many people, the COVID-19 pandemic has knocked me off my feet and totally disrupted my...

The Family Fit Plan strives to help families boost health by improving habits in one or more areas of nutrition, physical activity,...

The Family Fit Plan helps families optimize health and well being with a focus on 5 key areas - nutrition, physical activity, sleep,...

Continuing my blog series on the Family Fit Plan tips, I'm including a post outlining some ideas for a nutrition makeover. This is a big...

The most successful people are prolific goal setters. If you want to make a big change in your life or help your family to be healthier,...

Welcome to the Family Fit Plan blog guide. Over the next few weeks, I'll bring to life my newest book The Family Fit Plan published by...

What better way to start 2020 off right than getting the family on board to jump on a plan to improve overall mental and physical health?...