It doesn't matter if we're too weak, or too foolish—when it comes to our fat, sexily dressed kids, parents shoulder the blame.

In Chicago, free breakfast in school is mandatory. That's a terrible idea.

The New Yorker profile about Nadine Burke, a San Francisco doctor who is working on creating long term treatment plans for victims of childhood trauma, is a must-read.

The St. Paul school district is now telling parents what they can't pack in their kids' lunches

Sarah Palin has long promoted her healthy, rugged lifestyle. So why is she mocking Michelle Obama's efforts to encourage others to do the same?

Obesity is a complex problem that will require multiple solutions.

As the rate of childhood obesity increases, the average age girls go through puberty drops.

Banning Happy Meals won't cut down on childhood obesity

Why leaving it up to individual parents isn't enough to really fight the epidemic of poor childhood nutrition.

A British study highlights (again) the correlation between working moms and fat kids.