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 ...

Some kids' braina are literally wired to process food differently, and they need specific support, not just more time.

My son Jake was a picky eater, or so I thought. He stopped eating vegetables after he turned 2 years old. He refused new foods, and I usually threw out most of his dinner. My husband and I tried to ...

Oona Hanson is a writer, educator and parent coach who specializes in helping families navigate diet culture and eating disorders. A common misconception about eating disorders is that they afflict ...

British researchers have found that toddlers in the United Kingdom eat a lot of "ultra-processed foods" (UPFs). UPFs are foods that have been changed a lot from their natural state, like packaged ...

Trying to figure out when and what to feed your kids can be frustrating, especially when they are toddlers. Toddlers may reject a certain food one day and eat it fine the next. They may also throw ...

Your toddler won’t eat? You’re certainly not alone. Many a parent scratches their head when their former champion eater suddenly decides to turn her nose up at the dinner (and lunch!) menus. Truth: ...

Key Takeaways If you notice your kid is struggling with eating and body image—don't panic. A nonjudgemental talk is the first ...

Anyone who has shared a meal with a toddler knows it’s never boring. The dinner table becomes a stage for wild antics, unexpected messes, and a lot of laughter (or sighing). Toddlers don’t eat like ...