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Top 10 superfoods for breastfeeding moms

Top 10 superfoods for breastfeeding moms

Great foods benefit you and your baby. Here's how to add them to your daily intake
Lois Sommers, RN, IBCLC 11 min read
Make these simple, fun and healthy snacks with your toddler

Make these simple, fun and healthy snacks with your toddler

Include your toddler in planning and preparing food you'll both love
Parenting Services 4 min read
Diabetes diagnosis motivates runner to train differently

Diabetes diagnosis motivates runner to train differently

“Diabetes might slow me down, but it won’t stop me,” says Taylor Ronke
Simon Floss 8 min read
Tips for coping with the picky eater in your family

Tips for coping with the picky eater in your family

Reduce mealtime power struggles and sensitivity by giving your child choices
Parenting Services 4 min read
Tips for keeping your cookouts and picnics safe

Tips for keeping your cookouts and picnics safe

With summer in full swing, the risk of food poisoning heats up
Hannah Nieman 4 min read
Melatonin may not be as safe as you think, pediatrician says

Melatonin may not be as safe as you think, pediatrician says

Concerns include extra ingredients and kids getting adult doses of popular sleep aid
Simon Floss 9 min read
How folic acid plays a role in pregnancy planning

How folic acid plays a role in pregnancy planning

A form of vitamin B, folic acid reduces the risk of brain and spinal birth defects
Simon Floss 5 min read
How to know if dietary supplements can help or harm

How to know if dietary supplements can help or harm

Taking vitamins, minerals, botanicals, microbials? Tell your primary care provider
Mick Garry 12 min read
How to combat vitamin D deficiency during short winter days

How to combat vitamin D deficiency during short winter days

Vitamin D is an important nutrient for healthy bones, muscles and metabolism
Katie Foutz 4 min read
How to introduce the bottle to your baby

How to introduce the bottle to your baby

A lactation consultant offers tips for breastfeeding-to-bottle success
SHN Staff 5 min read