A kid's version of the bestselling expose Fast Food Nation is aimed at educating pre-teens about what they eat, and how it gets to them.

Checking out a pine needle in the back yard.

When a first-grader has their own personal trainer, is it a healthy step? Or should we just let kids be kids?

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When it comes to healthy snacks for kids, it's probably no surprise that Dr. Andrew Weil isn't a big fan of potato chips. The wholesome snack suggestions Dr. Weil shares in this podcast are sure to satisfy young palates. Some are decidedly different--yet surprisingly delicious!

11:39 minutes (2.67 MB)
In today's busy world, dads spend an average of seven minutes of quality time a day with their kids. Meanwhile the average person spends 2.5 - 4 hours a day watching TV, the equivalent of a part-time job! Karen Salmansohn talks about the difficulties and funny aspects of parenting with Danny Evans (from hot blog dadgonemad.com ) Jonathan

A video game that makes kids sweat? Welcome to gym classes, circa 2007.

Could $500 million turn the childhood obesity epidemic around? Thanks to a privately-funded health initiative, we're about to find out.

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Jesse Dylan talks with Ghalil and also Brian Brawdy.

Zid Zid Kids is home to fantastical creations for those who see the world from below the table. Based in Morocco, Zid Zid offers modern and whimsical kid-sized products children (and adults) will find irresistible and imagination-provoking. From pillows to poofs, Julie Klear’s designs are completely delightful.