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 ...

Preschool children who eat more ultra-processed foods show higher levels of anxiety, aggression, and behavioral difficulties.

I'm a mom and dietitian, and I don't mind feeding my toddler processed foods. Processed foods exist on a spectrum, and some are better than others. When I'm thinking about my toddler's diet, ...

A prospective analysis of 2,077 children in the Canadian CHILD Cohort Study found that higher intake of ultra-processed foods ...

Mealtime with toddlers can feel like a high-stakes negotiation. But one mom’s recent Instagram video is giving parents a surprisingly simple—and stress-free—solution. The theelitemum shared a clip ...

When the toddler years hit, some parents notice their tots’ appetites easing off, with some turning into rather picky eaters at mealtime. Other preschoolers have no problem cleaning their plates, ...

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 ...