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Nearly 1 in 5 US kids are obese, according to latest data

Despite the many initiatives in place, a recent Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study suggests childhood obesity rates may actually be increasing across […]

Hartford Public Schools to Provide Meals During Coronavirus Related School Closure

Hartford public schools joins the long list of districts that are closing to try to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Many families rely on […]

Moving and Grooving With SCOR and Zumbini

SCOR and the Southside Family Center in Hartford recently Hosted a Zumbini dance class! Zumbini aims to get infants and toddlers singing, dancing and playing […]

New Nutrition Labels

U.S. Food and Drug Administration has implemented new requirements for labeling nutrition facts on food packages. The new changes are intended to make it easier […]

A Later Bedtime Linked with Obesity for Children Under 6, Study Says | Source: CNN Health

Parents already know how important it is for children to get enough sleep, but could bedtimes be affecting your child’s weight? A new study suggests […]

What to Feed Your Child to Support Healthy Brain Development | Source: U.S News

The early years of a child’s life are the most important in every aspect from development, growth, social skills, and developing healthy food preferences. A […]