Question How do I help my picky eater try more healthy foods? 9/24/2021 Natalie D. Muth, MD, MPH, RDN, FAAP Answer ​​Picky eating in...

I am now officially the proud mother of a teenager and get to experience firsthand the highs and lows in trying to raise a healthy teen....

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines break down nutrition recommendations by age, though, of course some themes span across the lifespan. The...

Building on last week's post on the new Dietary Guidelines, which for the first time include recommendations for ages 0-2 as well as the...

One of my favorite parts of being a pediatrician is knowing my patients from when they are newborns. And now that we are more than 9...

I'm thrilled to share this Shout Out that the SD Voyager published, highlighting the work that I am doing with great friend, partner, and...

The New York Times recently published what I think is a very informative guide to help parents choose the "right" pediatrician. I...

It's hard to believe the summer is over, and even harder to believe that back-to-school this year means back to Zoom, but here we are. In...

Every month exciting new research comes out that helps us figure out what steps work best in raising healthy eaters. This past month the...

The COVID-19 quarantine has inspired many families to spend more time in the kitchen making home-cooked meals together. Now that summer...

Wow, it's been a long time since I posted. As for many people, the COVID-19 pandemic has knocked me off my feet and totally disrupted my...

The Family Fit Plan strives to help families boost health by improving habits in one or more areas of nutrition, physical activity,...

The Family Fit Plan helps families optimize health and well being with a focus on 5 key areas - nutrition, physical activity, sleep,...

Continuing my blog series on the Family Fit Plan tips, I'm including a post outlining some ideas for a nutrition makeover. This is a big...

The most successful people are prolific goal setters. If you want to make a big change in your life or help your family to be healthier,...

Welcome to the Family Fit Plan blog guide. Over the next few weeks, I'll bring to life my newest book The Family Fit Plan published by...

What better way to start 2020 off right than getting the family on board to jump on a plan to improve overall mental and physical health?...

If you're like many parents, you may be nervous that your baby has or will develop a peanut allergy. While in the past wee used to tell...

As a pediatrician and nutritionist, many parents come to me frustrated that their kids won’t eat vegetables. They’ve tried everything....

For many parents, one of the most highly anticipated events of baby’s first year is starting solid foods. But once the time gets close,...