June 30, 2021
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Healthy Eating
A Blog from Your Kaiser Permanente Pediatricians in Northern California
March 29, 2021
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Healthy Eating
Caffeine and Kids – A Look at the Numbers
Like many parents, I begin my day with a mug of strong coffee. Caffeine can help with the sleep deprivation that can come with the job of being a parent! But my caffeine habit isn’t something I worry much about – for the most part it’s considered safe for adults in moderation. But what about kids? READ MORE
March 25, 2021
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Make Snacks Count! How to Use Snacks to Keep Your Kids Healthy
Sometimes it seems hard to get all the needed nutrients into your child. Young children need to snack frequently throughout the day. You can use your child’s need to snack to help you meet these nutritional goals. In other words, make snacks count! READ MORE
March 18, 2021
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Pizza for Dinner? 8 Tips to Making It Healthier
In my post on eating dinner together as a family, I admit that sometimes I cut corners by ordering pizza for dinner. During an interview with the group Thriving Schools, I also mentioned surviving the work-kid juggle by ordering pizza at times. I was asked about the wisdom of these admissions. READ MORE
March 15, 2021
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