The FDA warns food companies to be honest with their marketing claims.

Don’t take that food label as truth. U.S. health regulators have warned units of Nestle and more than a dozen other foodmakers over nutritional claims made for baby food, nuts and other products on food labels and product websites, according to letters made public last week. The warnings came as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is set to push for new package labeling geared toward making it easier for consumers to understand the nutritional content of the foods they eat.

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Can’t get pregnant? A few lifestyle changes may be in order.

Like we said, it’s never really as simple as have sex, get pregnant. Even a few lifestyle factors can mean boost or bust if you want to have a baby. If you’ve decided you’re ready to be a parent, consider our fertility don’ts. If you want to get pregnant and have a healthy head-start for your baby, time to start kicking some bad habits — or a least practice some self-control.

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Your child may look thinner to you than he actually is.

Dutch researchers say parents often see their children as leaner than their child’s actual measurements would indicate. I think this is significant for parents to think about, considering the rise in obesity among our kids. Not to encourage anorexia here, but you might want to take an honest look at your child to asses if you should be serving him healthier food.

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Curbing your child’s sweet tooth.

I thought we had it good. My daughter loved her veggies and was an even more adventurous eater than her older brother. Fish, chicken, and greens, Japanese-style, Thai or Korean she loved them. But the love for food now extends to sweets. Since school and the birthday party circuit introduced her to the wonderful world of ice cream, candy and cake, it has never been the same.

She thinks I should serve her cookies everyday. She’s now come to crying to me if all I have to offer for desert at home is a piece of fruit. She’ll have the apple or banana eventually… but what is up with the demand for sugary treats? I gathered expert advice on how to help our little sugar junkies.

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Eating out? Get calorie-informed.

Going out for fast food with the kids? Try going to restaurants that list down nutrition information in their menus. According to US researchers, parents who have access to fast-food menus with calorie information tend to choose lower calorie selections for their children.

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Yes, even kids have to watch what they eat.

There’s a United Press International (UPI) Report that claims being obese as early as age 7 may raise a child’s risk for future heart disease and stroke, even in the absence of other risk factors. The story reports on a study undertaken by the Nemours Children’s Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

I think this story is significant even for parents with babies or toddlers. The sooner we start kids off on healthy eating habits, the better. The threat of future heart disease is just one reason.

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How much milk does your toddler really need?

When your child hits one year old, you may be worried about how much less milk she’s willing to take. Solids will dominate her diet now, but milk still has to be a major part of her daily food intake. However, do expect changes in food versus milk needs. Experts clarify exactly how much milk your toddler should be having.

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Sweets don’t cause hyperactivity.

From the run-up to Christmas and New Year’s, there will be a lot of sweet goodies to be passed around. If you have kids, you know they can smell the good stuff and will be clamoring for their share. Our house still has gingerbread cookies, chocolates and other sweet treats sent over as Christmas gifts. I admit, the kids have been getting more treats than usual. Just like the adults!

I was one of those parents who assumed that one reason to control high-sugar foods was that they caused hyperactivity – particularly in children. Well, the verdict is out. Sugar high is a myth. Scientists tell us why.

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Watch it! Television food temptations are bound to be unhealthy.

Tune in on Nickelodeon and pay close attention to the food ads. In case you haven’t already noticed, most of these ads targeted to kids are promoting unhealthy food choices. About 80 percent of food ads on the Nick TV channel feature foods of poor nutritional quality, according to a survey by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) based in Washington.

It’s another challenge to hurdle, trying to get your kids to eat oatmeal for breakfast when those Froot Loops and other sugary cereals look so good on TV!

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The answers to your nursing S.O.S .

We often see pictures of moms breast feeding in complete joy and ease. But even in the best nursing relationships, moms can experience problems. We’ve taken the most common nursing dilemmas… and their simplest, most effective solutions.

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