by Kelly Myers | Oct 13, 2021 | Nutrition for Kids
Healthy Halloween Tips! Ready or not, Halloween will be here soon! There are few holidays that kids look forward to as much as Halloween. Understandably, many parents feel conflicted about how to handle the increase in sugar load. As the parent, you can be actively...
by Gina Gilchrist | Aug 12, 2021 | Nutrition for Kids
Toddlers grow at a slower rate than infants. Although normal growth differs from child to child, they grow on average 2.5 inches and gain 4-5 pounds each year. Because of this slowed growth, they might experience a reduction in their appetite and could suddenly refuse...
by Gina Gilchrist | Apr 23, 2021 | Nutrition for Kids
Feeding a picky eater can be an incredibly stressful experience for parents as well as children. Oftentimes children prefer highly-processed nutrient-poor foods over healthy choices like fruits and vegetables. Don’t succumb to the please and tears of the picky child...
by Gina Gilchrist | Jan 13, 2021 | Nutrition for Kids
At Nutrition Healthworks, we believe it’s never too late to get back on track and re-establish healthy habits! Perhaps diet and exercise routines faltered in 2020 with the onset of remote work and school. Here are 3 pieces of pediatric advice to kick start...