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Healthy Snacks for Teens with a Sweet Tooth
During adolescence, the body and brain are growing rapidly, and cravings for sugary snacks are common—especially with the constant availability of cookies, candy, energy drinks, and other ultra-processed foods.
But too much added sugar can leave teens feeling tired, moody, and unfocused. That’s why one of the best things parents can do is help their teen find healthy snack swaps that still satisfy a sweet tooth—without the crash later.
How Exercise Boosts Teen Mental Health: What Every Parent Should Know
What parents need to know about how exercise can improve teen mental health
In the News: Adolescents who get a smartphone before age 13 at risk for significant mental health challenges
In today’s digital world, it’s easy to feel pressure to hand your child a smartphone—whether it’s to stay in touch, keep up with friends,...
5 Signs Your Teen Isn’t Getting Enough Sleep—And What You Can Do About It
Teenagers are known for staying up late and sleeping in—but when does it become a problem? Sleep isn’t just a luxury for teens; it’s a...
6 Ways to Get More Exercise as a Family—Without Making It a Chore
Between work, school, sports, and screens, it can feel nearly impossible to fit in regular movement as a family. But the truth is, you...
Helping Your Teen Build Healthy Habits—Without Focusing on Weight
As parents, we all want our kids to grow up healthy, confident, and strong. However, navigating food, exercise, and body image can be...
Mindful Eating: Strategies for Teens
Strategies to help your teen practice mindful eating
Choosing healthy drinks for adolescents and teens
Healthy Beverage Choices for teens There are so many drinks choices available, and it can be hard to know what is healthy or not. Here...
Five ways to help your teen avoid the diet mentality
Five ways to support your teens in avoiding the diet mentality and having a positive body image
24 conversation starters for family meals
24 conversation starters for family meal time
Vegetarian Diets for Kids: Tips for Ensuring Proper Nutrition
Vegetarian diets can be healthy for kids, provided they receive the key nutrients needed to grow strong and healthy. While this might requir
Practical strategies to help your kids build healthy, active lives
Practical strategies to help your kids build healthy, active lives. Adapted from full article by Dr. Natalie Muth, MD, RD, MPH.
Best Practices for Treating High BMI in Kids and Teens
The USPSTF recommends screening for obesity in children and adolescents aged 6+ and notes the importance of behavioral interventions.
7 Practical Tips for Healthier Teens in 2024
7 research-backed tips for healthier teens from a proud mom of 2 teens.
Diets 'don't work', and they are detrimental for teens' health
A short-term quick-fix attempt to lose weight by dieting is not only NOT an effective way to lose weight and keep it off.
7 Benefits of Eating Meals as a Family
One important way to help your family thrive: eat meals as a family.
What’s So Great About Fruits and Vegetables Anyway?
An excerpt from “Eat your Vegetables and Other Mistakes Parents Make” Dr. Natalie Muth, MD, RD, MPH and Dr. Mary Tanaka, MD Once your...
The pediatrician is concerned about my child’s BMI. What should I do?
Healthy kids come in all shapes and sizes, and this article will help you determine if there are steps you can take to improve the health of
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