As a pediatrician and nutritionist, many parents come to me frustrated that their kids won’t eat vegetables. They’ve tried everything....

For many parents, one of the most highly anticipated events of baby’s first year is starting solid foods. But once the time gets close,...

As a pediatrician I always love when I have “prenatal meet and greet” appointments with expecting parents on my schedule. Lately, there...

Do you wish your baby would just sleep through the night, already? Or that your kids would just eat their vegetables, without the fuss....

A study came out today looking at the impact of screen time on kids' academic performance. While it showed varying effects for different...

I had the opportunity to serve on a panel on behalf of the American Academy of Pediatrics to develop drink recommendations for children...

I teach UCLA undergraduates an introductory nutrition class. My favorite assignment that my students complete and that I love to ‘grade’...

It doesn't take a lot of physical activity to get fit and be healthy. In fact, a study showed that investing just a few minutes required...

It's back to school day at my house. I thought I'd share some back to school tips for a healthy,sane family in this nifty infographic of...

I know that kids succeed when they are a member of a strong family. Families are what grounds us. And families are what help us succeed.

Toddler drinks have been in the news a lot lately, prompting parents to ask me what I think of them. Toddler drinks include formulas,...

While you might not typically put chopped or blended unsalted boiled canned oysters on the list of infant and toddler foods, maybe you...

We always hear that one of the best ways to take care of our health is to eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. But what if you...

Everyone knows that fruits and vegetables are good for us. But why? What follows are a few talking points to help answer that question....

As we get ready to turn the page to another New Year, my family has been working on our goals for the year -- family goals, fitness,...