Babies and Water
Can babies have water? That question is common for pediatricians. The answer is yes or no, depending on the age. Babies should not be...
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Denise Scott
- Jan 18
- 4 min
Nutrition for a Healthy Puberty
Puberty - that word triggers an emotional response and anxiety in parents! Something we don’t like to think about when our little ones...
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Denise Scott
- Jan 11
- 9 min
Baby-Led Weaning - One Pediatrician’s Perspective
Baby-led weaning (BLW) is a bit of a misnomer, per the author of this feeding method. The term should be baby-led solids since the...
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Denise Scott
- Dec 28, 2022
- 3 min
Healthy Substitutions for a Healthy New Year!
Make 2023 the Year of Healthy Eating! Eating healthy does not have to be difficult or expensive. Making simple substitutions goes a long...
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Denise Scott
- Dec 21, 2022
- 2 min
Cooking with Kids
Young children love to spend time with their parents and do the things that they do. Cooking is a novel activity for them, even though...
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Denise Scott
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
Developing Your Child’s Palate and Taste Preferences
Did you know that you can influence the foods your child prefers from an early age? A child’s diet during the first few years can...
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Denise Scott
- Nov 23, 2022
- 3 min
How to Feed Your Baby Before Birth
Nutrient-rich foods for pregnancy Did you realize that good nutrition starts for your child before birth? What you eat during pregnancy...
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Denise Scott
- Oct 19, 2022
- 5 min
Food Allergies in Kids
Did you know that eight food categories account for over 90% of food allergies in kids? Did you know that children will outgrow many of...
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Denise Scott
- Oct 12, 2022
- 2 min
The Mediterranean Diet for Children
The Mediterranean Diet (MD) has consistently ranked as one of the healthiest, most sustainable diets, beneficial for heart health, and...
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Denise Scott
- Oct 5, 2022
- 4 min
Is Plant-Based Eating Appropriate for Children?
Child with a plate of plant-based foods There are many variations of eating: Vegetarian: excludes animals Vegan: excludes animals, dairy,...
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Denise Scott
- Sep 7, 2022
- 5 min
Sports Nutrition for Kids
Girls' soccer team, an example of organized sports for kids Now that school sports are in full swing, I have put together some...
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Denise Scott
- Jul 20, 2022
- 3 min
FIBER - Not Just for Grandparents!
Sources of Fiber in Our Diet Fiber is a complex carbohydrate with minimal to no calories. This carbohydrate is relevant to our diet even...
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