August is Back-to-School Month, and not coincidentally, it’s also Kids Eat Right Month. To help your kids continue to eat healthy while at school, SIU School of Medicine registered dietitian Cheryl Burns answered some common questions parents have about packing their kids’ lunches. How do I prep a lunch for a picky eater? Involve your child in the choices. Have your kids pick the fruit and vegetables for lunches while at the grocery store, then when packing the meal, offer a couple choices. This lets them have some control of the meal. Try to include one item they like when you’re adding a new

SIU Medicine supports and encourages all breastfeeding mothers and nursing parents in our communities. As we honor National Breastfeeding Awareness Month , we encourage you to learn more about this important topic and find out how you can support a loved one who is currently breastfeeding. Here are four useful facts about breastfeeding we’d like to share. 1. Experts recommend breast milk during the first six months of a baby's life. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that babies are fed exclusively breast milk for the first six

SIU Medicine supports and encourages all breastfeeding mothers and nursing parents in our communities. As we honor National Breastfeeding Awareness Month , we encourage you to learn more about this important topic and find out how you can support a loved one who is currently breastfeeding. Here are four useful facts about breastfeeding we’d like to share. 1. Experts recommend breast milk during the first six months of a baby's life. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that babies are fed exclusively breast milk for the first six

SIU Medicine supports and encourages all breastfeeding mothers and nursing parents in our communities. As we honor National Breastfeeding Awareness Month , we encourage you to learn more about this important topic and find out how you can support a loved one who is currently breastfeeding. Here are four useful facts about breastfeeding we’d like to share. 1. Experts recommend breast milk during the first six months of a baby's life. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that babies are fed exclusively breast milk for the first six

SIU Medicine supports and encourages all breastfeeding mothers and nursing parents in our communities. As we honor National Breastfeeding Awareness Month , we encourage you to learn more about this important topic and find out how you can support a loved one who is currently breastfeeding. Here are four useful facts about breastfeeding we’d like to share. 1. Experts recommend breast milk during the first six months of a baby's life. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that babies are fed exclusively breast milk for the first six