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Baby Food: What Parents Need to Know
30
Mar 2018
Baby Food: What Parents Need to Know
Read about when to introduce your baby to solid foods, what foods to try, and tips for making your own baby food at home.
By: Jennifer Van Oss MS, RD, LD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
7 Kid-Friendly Breakfast Ideas To Jump-Start the Day
24
Jan 2018
7 Kid-Friendly Breakfast Ideas To Jump-Start the Day
Kids who eat breakfast do better in school, have better concentration, fewer behavior problems, and more energy. Read a dietitian's 7 breakfast ideas:
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 1
Childhood Obesity
4 Healthy Habits of Kids Who Eat Their Fruits and Veggies
07
Jun 2017
4 Healthy Habits of Kids Who Eat Their Fruits and Veggies
A pediatrician noticed that the parents who have been successful at getting their kids to eat fruits and veggies have these four healthy habits in common:
By: Jill Klein, MD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Handy Checklist: Tips for Dining Out with Celiac Disease
11
May 2017
Handy Checklist: Tips for Dining Out with Celiac Disease
Parents of children with celiac disease may find dining out to be a stressful experience. Read one of our dietitian's tips for making it work!
By: Emily Vale, RD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Home-Prepared and Store-Bought On-The-Go Snack Ideas
31
Mar 2017
Home-Prepared and Store-Bought On-The-Go Snack Ideas
With a little planning, on-the-go snacks can be healthy! Check out a few ideas to keep your kids fueled during their after-school activities!
By: Amy Reed, MS, RD, CSP, LD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Tips to Make Kid-Friendly Recipes Healthier
01
Feb 2017
Tips to Make Kid-Friendly Recipes Healthier
Kids can still eat their favorite foods like pizza even if you're trying to eat better! Read how with 5 tips to make your kid-favorite recipes healthier.
By: Barbara Lattin MS, RD, LD | 0
Childhood Obesity
8 Healthy Halloween Food Ideas
12
Oct 2016
8 Healthy Halloween Food Ideas
One of our dietitians shares eight kid-friendly and healthy Halloween food ideas for this year's celebration.
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 1
Fitness and Nutrition
5 Tips for Packing a Well-Rounded Nut-Free Lunch
23
Sep 2016
5 Tips for Packing a Well-Rounded Nut-Free Lunch
Helpful tips for packing a well-rounded and nut-free lunch, from one of our dietitians.
By: Alison Cassin, MS, RD, LD | 0
Child Development and Behavior
Welcoming New Roadies: 1st Annual BeWell Bike Camp
11
Aug 2016
Welcoming New Roadies: 1st Annual BeWell Bike Camp
Our first annual BeWell bike camp helped children with special needs learn how to ride a bike utilizing iCan Shine equipment.
By: Jenny Angeli, DPT, PhD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Allergy-Friendly On-The-Go Snacks
12
Jul 2016
Allergy-Friendly On-The-Go Snacks
Ideas for allergy-friendly on-the-go snacks, which avoid the six most common allergens.
By: Carina Venter, PhD, RD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Learning to Eat: The Importance of Texture and Food Variety
13
May 2016
Learning to Eat: The Importance of Texture and Food Variety
When you're ready to start introducing your baby to solid foods, use this guide to determine the appropriate textures, portion size and frequency based on the age of your child.
By: Carina Venter, PhD, RD | 1
Fitness and Nutrition
Fit Hearts Program Trains Cardiac Patients for Progressive Marathon
28
Apr 2016
Fit Hearts Program Trains Cardiac Patients for Progressive Marathon
Our Fit Hearts program teaches cardiac patients how to be physically active on their own by training for a progressive marathon.
By: Yvette Gerdes | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Concussions: It’s OK For Kids To Play Contact Sports
08
Mar 2016
Concussions: It’s OK For Kids To Play Contact Sports
Parents often wonder if they should let their kids play contact sports that could lead to concussions. Here is some advice from our Director of Sports Medicine Research.
By: Greg Myer, PhD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Wrist Injuries: When to Schedule an Appointment
15
Jan 2016
Wrist Injuries: When to Schedule an Appointment
Wrist injuries can happen in any sport. Recognizing the signs and symptoms will help determine the severity of the injury and a proper course of treatment.
By: John Brehm, MEd, ATC | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
How to Reduce Processed Meat In Kids’ Diets
14
Jan 2016
How to Reduce Processed Meat In Kids’ Diets
One of our dietitians explains how she is reducing processed meat in her kids' diets, following WHO recommendations.
By: Amy Reed, MS, RD, CSP, LD | 2
Fitness and Nutrition
Small, Healthy Food Substitutions Can Make Big Difference
06
Jan 2016
Small, Healthy Food Substitutions Can Make Big Difference
Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to your family's health. Learn how to substitute certain food and ingredients for healthier alternatives by following this simple chart.
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 3
Fitness and Nutrition
Healthier Holiday Recipe: Meatballs
29
Dec 2015
Healthier Holiday Recipe: Meatballs
Our HealthWorks! dietitians created a healthier version of your favorite holiday appetizer: meatballs.
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Healthier Holiday Recipe: Mini Cheesecakes
17
Dec 2015
Healthier Holiday Recipe: Mini Cheesecakes
Our HealthWorks! dietitians created healthier versions of their favorite holiday recipes, including mini cheesecakes.
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Healthier Kid-Friendly Recipe: Brownies
16
Dec 2015
Healthier Kid-Friendly Recipe: Brownies
Our HealthWorks! dietitians created a healthier version of brownies, a kid favorite!
By: Shelly Frank, RD, LD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Sports Specialization: Why Balance is Healthy for Young Athletes
21
Oct 2015
Sports Specialization: Why Balance is Healthy for Young Athletes
Learn more about sports specialization, the associated risks and how to help your young athlete find the proper balance.
By: Kate Berz, DO | 1
Fitness and Nutrition
25
Sep 2015
Be Well Running Program: Patients Ready For First 5K
Six patients, some with cerebral palsy, will run their first 5K race after months of training with physical therapists, coaches and their running club.
By: Jenny Angeli, DPT, PhD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Common Football Injury: Shoulder Separation
18
Sep 2015
Common Football Injury: Shoulder Separation
A fall onto or blow to the shoulder can result in a shoulder separation injury. Learn how to recognize one and when to seek medical evaluation for kids.
By: Kim Barber Foss, ATC | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
I May Have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, But It Doesn’t Have Me
27
Apr 2015
I May Have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, But It Doesn’t Have Me
Someone once told me if you love something, you should keep it close to you. This is what running does for me. Since middle school, running has been one of my biggest passions. I loved being able to go out on a run and forget about all of my worries. In high school I was
By: Hannah Helmers | 4
Childhood Obesity
Does McDonald’s Have the Right Idea?
26
Apr 2015
Does McDonald’s Have the Right Idea?
McDonald’s may have had the right idea in incentivizing children with toys to make certain food choices. Our team wondered if we could use a similar tactic but motivate kids to make healthy choices instead. Could we help them to choose the healthiest options off of the school lunch menu, rather than an unhealthy combination
By: Bob Siegel, MD | 0
Fitness and Nutrition
Friends May Make the Difference in Keeping Children Active
03
Apr 2015
Friends May Make the Difference in Keeping Children Active
One in three American kids and teens are overweight or obese. According to the American Heart Association, this puts them at a higher risk for heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and adolescents ages 6-17 receive 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical
By: Kist, MS, CEP | 0

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