When Winter Affects Your Teen’s Health Shorter days, colder weather, and packed schedules can make it harder for teens to stay active,...

Research shows that negative body image and unhealthy eating habits often increase during the holiday season. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), open, compassionate conversations about food and body image can protect teens’ mental and physical health.

Skipping breakfast can leave kids feeling sluggish, distracted, and hungry way before lunchtime.The good news? A healthy breakfast doesn’t have to take a lot of time—or cost a lot of money. With a little prep and the right ingredients on hand, you can fuel your child’s body and brain with nutritious breakfasts- here are breakfast ideas for busy mornings. 

Between school demands, social lives, and constant digital access, it’s no surprise that today’s teens are struggling to get enough sleep. But one of the biggest culprits? Screen time.

While technology has its benefits, too much screen time can have a serious impact on teens’ health and development. As parents, it’s important to understand how excess screen use can affect our kids—and what we can do to help them find balance.

Childhood and teen obesity is a growing concern in the U.S., affecting nearly 1 in 5 adolescents. But behind the numbers are real families—doing their best and looking for guidance that’s supportive, not shaming.

For many parents, talking to teens about their bodies can feel like walking a tightrope. You want to support their health and confidence—but fear saying the wrong thing and damaging their self-esteem or triggering body image issues. The truth is, how we talk about bodies—ours and our children’s—matters more than most of us realize. Research shows that comments about a teen’s weight, shape, or eating habits can have lasting impacts on their mental and physical health, even

Five ways to support your teens in avoiding the diet mentality and having a positive body image

7 research-backed tips for healthier teens from a proud mom of 2 teens.

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.