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Rutgers Study Finds Need for Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Interventions Beyond Preschool Education Settings | source: news wise

A recent study conducted by Rutgers has reinforced the ongoing need of obesity prevention education methods in multiple settings for young children, specifically those that […]

Upcoming Event: Dinner and Story Event at Women’s League Child Development Center

We will have our friends from the Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, along with Music Together of […]

Upcoming Event: Dinner and Story Event at King’s Family Chapel Early Childcare and Education Center

The Kohl’s Start Childhood Off Right (SCOR) Program will read a story on picky eating and discuss helpful tips for parents. Join us for fun […]

how much do families underestimate sugar content? | source: contemporary pediatrics

Sugar is in many of the day-to-day items that are consumed by both adults and children alike. However, it is often difficult for parents to […]

beverage consumption among youth in the united states, 2013-2016 | source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The USDA Dietary Guidelines and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend water, fat-free and low-fat milk, and 100% juice be the beverage of choice among […]

hurt by the breastfeeding boom, the baby formula industry is turning to toddlers | source: huffington post

Due to the recent upswing in publicity of breastfeeding (particularly breastfeeding in public), there has been a huge push in toddler milks to counteract this […]