Kia Robertson is a mom and the creator of the Today I Ate A Rainbow kit; a tool that helps parents establish healthy eating habits by setting the goal of eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables every day.
Kia recognized the gap between parents...
Kimmy Spector, M.Ed is the Community and Product Research and Development Lead for HealthTap, an online health experience helping pregnant women and new moms make the best health-related decisions for themselves and their families. HealthTap...
Colton Brodt grew up playing and working around his grandparents’ dairy farm in Ferndale, Calif. His grandparents are among the 508 certified organic family farmers who supply milk to Horizon Organic. Today, Colton’s following in his family’s...
Jordanna Joaquina, MS, CGC is a board certified genetic counselor with a clinical background in multiple disciplines of genetics, including prenatal, adult onset and pediatric. She is also Co-founder and Director of Genetics of Inherited Health,...
Mishelle is a co-founder of SPOON Foundation, a nonprofit organization that seeks to improve the health of international orphans and adoptees.
Through her work with SPOON, Mishelle helped to develop the Adoption Nutrition Website, the first website...
The good news is that smart phone apps can help you when others are not around, in ways you might not have even imagined.
Whether you want help keeping your baby on a healthy schedule, a place to keep notes for doctor’s visits, opportunities to...
Trying to feed a picky eater is not a very fun task...I know because I do it every day...with myself! When I was little I'd go so far as to pick the grated carrots out of carrot cake...my poor mom had it rough! It's challenging to be a picky eater...
Hiding vegetables in food has become quite popular; it also has become quite a highly charged topic, especially with moms. There are very strong opinions on both sides and I think the reason is when it comes to parenting, we all want to do right by...
Colton Brodt is among the future faces of organic dairy farming. He’s not only an advocate for organic, but for dairy farming in general. Here’s the final part of our interview with Colton.
Colton Brodt is finishing up his agriculture business degree at Cal Poly, with plans to graduate in June 2011. His education to become an organic dairy farmer hasn’t been confined to the classroom. Here’s what Colton told us about his college...
We continue our conversation today with Colton Brodt to find out why he decided to be an organic dairy farmer – and what he considers the profession’s greatest challenges and opportunities.
When did you first know you wanted to be a dairy farmer?...
This week, we’re talking with Colton Brodt, a 21-year-old agriculture business major at Cal Poly, who is passionate about shaping and building the future of the organic dairy industry. To introduce you to Colton, here’s the first of our four-part...
Many genetic diseases occur more frequently in people of certain ethnic backgrounds. That is why it is important to understand how your ethnic background affects your risk to have a child with a genetic disease.
For example, sickle cell disease...
Thankfully, most babies are born healthy, but every pregnancy is at risk for a birth defect. That is why is may be helpful to speak with a genetic counselor, a medical professional trained in assessing the risk for birth defects and genetic...
There are a number of reasons why your pediatrician may recommend that your child meet with a medical geneticist, a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and management of genetic diseases and syndromes.
Every year it seems like more and more genetic tests are offered during pregnancy. Due to a recent recommendation made by the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG), the latest carrier test to be offered by OB/GYNs and genetic specialists is...
Making a family tree can be much more than just an interesting hobby. You can create a “healthful” legacy for your children by adding information about the diseases that have occurred in your family - turning your family tree into a family health...
At SPOON Foundation, the nonprofit that I started with another adoptive mom, we decided to start compiling all the information we were learning about the nutrition of adoptees so that other parents could access it.
At a recent orthodontist visit, my 9 year old daughter was given bite blocks that prevent her from biting her teeth together. “You’ll need to make sure she doesn’t eat food that requires much chewing,” the orthodontist told me. My jaw dropped and...
When it comes to shifting your spending to greener goods, don’t forget the animals in your life. Because they live lower to the ground, they might be even more susceptible to toxic substances than people are. And often their food and toys sacrifice...
I was honored to take part in the recent Health 2.0 conference. In the video you'll meet one of the regular members of our community. Interestingly, I had no idea what she looked like until seeing her onscreen even though we've chatted many times...
We parents can change the world for our children, and do it quickly, easily, and inexpensively.
It’s tempting to feel outmatched when we look at societal trends as complex and entrenched as the childhood obesity epidemic. The roots of this crisis...
The more I study kids, the more I study health, and the more I study the environment, the more I become convinced that how we produce food is central to good health, a sustainable environment, and enjoying life.
This important piece by Michael...
A new study suggests that typical BPA exposure may be affecting the masculinity, semen quality, and sperm count of the average American guy. And young boys often have even more BPA exposure than adult men.
Researchers from Oakland, California and...
