How to Limit Sugar on Halloween

As an integrative pediatrician, I always recommend finding ways to limit sugar on Halloween—but despite that advice, Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays! When I was in elementary school in Avon Lake, Ohio, around 1980, we had a big Halloween costume contest every year. One year, I decided I was going to […]
Healthy Easter Candy for Kids: How to Avoid Sugar Overload

As Easter approaches, many parents start to feel the same mix of excitement and stress. You don’t have to avoid the celebrations altogether. With a little planning and education, you can create a healthy Easter candy strategy for kids that allows your family to enjoy the holiday without the sugar crash that often follows. Kids […]
