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Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

Healthy Eating

Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks

When it comes to keeping your kid hydrated, there's a dizzying array of drinks to choose from. Are sports and energy drinks right for your child?

Sports Supplements

Sports supplements are products used to enhance athletic performance. But there aren't enough long-term studies to know if they're safe for teens.

Tips for Feeding a Preschooler

During the preschool years, kids are more willing to cooperate. So it's a great time to teach them about healthy food choices in new and exciting ways.

Toddlers at the Table: Avoiding Power Struggles

By offering choices, you can teach your toddler healthy eating habits and avoid power struggles about food.

Vegetarian Diets

Vegetarian diets have become more popular, and many parents may wonder if kids can safely follow a vegetarian diet and still get all the nutrients necessary for growing up healthy and strong.

What’s Best for My Baby to Drink?

Find out what babies should and shouldn't drink in their first year of life.

Your Child's Weight

"What's the right weight for my child?" is one of the most common questions parents have. It seems like a simple one, but it's not always easy to answer.