The number of children found to have food allergies has grown by a whopping 18% over the past ten years. Three million children, representing some 4% of kids under the age of 18, were reported as...

Medical researchers have long noticed a growing trend of obesity in the American adult population. Now scientists think they've honed in on the cause: U.S. infants are being raised on French fries and sugary soft drinks instead of...

Bottles are not the only way to supplement a baby away from the breast though it is the most common alternative feeding method and perhaps the only one your caregiver feels comfortable with. Breastfed mothers are...

Surprising Examples If you or someone in your family has a history of food allergies, you need to become expert at reading labels on baby food and other commercial food products since many contain allergenic ingredients. Some surprising...

Nutritious or Deadly? Parents have a natural concern about feeding their babies in the best and most nutritious manner and it often comes as a surprise to new parents to learn that honey is a forbidden substance...

Allergic reactions happen when the body thinks that a food, for instance, is an enemy invader; something to be fought. In response, the body releases antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE) which cause the body...

Read about being a mother of 12 as our resident 'Supermom' shares her wise parenting advice.    There is a photo in my dining room that has pride of place. This is a picture of the...

Contributor: Michelle Stratford, RHN As a mom, you want to ensure that your newborn gets the nutrition that she needs in order to stay healthy and to develop at a normal rate. That’s why a baby’s diet is so important; but...