ChildLife Nutrition™ Blog
The Greatest Gift a Parent can Give is a Healthy Future
Focus on Children’s Growth and Development
Kids grow up so fast…and as parents we often ask: “Where does the time go?” To better understand and appreciate the growth and development process, we want to take a closer look at all the beautiful changes occurring right under our nose. The four main growth and development periods for
Prenatal Health: For You and Your Baby!
Whether you are pregnant right now, preparing to get pregnant, or thinking about it for the future, it’s important to take into account all the necessary steps to ensure your health and that of your baby. Of course, the longer head start you have the better, but every effort you
Common Micronutrient Deficiencies in Children: How to Identify and Reverse Them
By Dr. Nicole Avena While childhood micronutrient deficiencies are far more commonly seen in the developing world, it is still crucial to be aware of your child’s nutritional intake and make sure they are getting adequate amounts of all important nutrients. Rounding out your child’s diet with the necessary micronutrients
Creating a Strong Immune System in Infants and Toddlers
By Dr. Nicole Avena All humans are born with an immune system that is able to protect the individual to some degree without previous exposure to external pathogens. This is called innate immunity. However, a major part of the immune system develops after exposure to foreign bodies and particles out
Supplement Industry Aligns Around Quality and Transparency
* This article was originally posted on the New Hope Network Connection and alignment are not always two words that are top of mind when talking about the dietary supplements industry. But the concepts of communication and greater good were all key takeaways from the 5th annual Inside the Bottle Summit
5 Foods You Should Avoid Giving Your Baby
By Nicole Avena, PhD Feeding a baby can be so much fun, especially when you are trying out new feeds and seeing your baby’s reaction to different tastes. While most parents are able to offer their baby an assortment of different foods to try out, there are some things that
Helping Your Child Cultivate a Gratitude Practice
“Have you noticed that the more we get, the less we tend to appreciate? Children are very similar to adults in this regard. A child opening a pile of presents on their birthday might open one and toss it to the side while hurrying to open the next. Christmas offers
Tips for Coping With Picky Eaters
By Nicole Avena, PhD When toddlerhood strikes, babies can often become more willing to let you know how they really feel about things, and this includes their dislikes for certain foods. You may find that the angel who once let you feed them mouthfuls of nutritious purees does not want