Children today are bombarded with images of what beautiful people are supposed to look like. Just as adults are infatuated with Hollywood and the celebrity of having a nice body, children are not immune to the effects of how we classify the ideal body shape. Even children's … [Read more...] about Your Child’s Weight Loss the Emotionally Healthy Way
Encouraging Healthy Weight Loss in Children
Most pediatricians agree that it is not healthy for children to be participating in radical weight loss diets, especially weight loss methods that adults may use medication for. Diet pills are never an option for a child. The best way for a child to diet is by eating nutritious … [Read more...] about Encouraging Healthy Weight Loss in Children
Prepping Your Child For Kindergarten: Socially, Mentally, Emotionally
Kindergarten is a big step in the life of a child. For some, it is the first time they will have ventured out on their own. For those who have been in daycare or in preschool, it might not be as big of a milestone, but it still begins the "school years". Whatever the … [Read more...] about Prepping Your Child For Kindergarten: Socially, Mentally, Emotionally
Fast Food Joints Now Offer Healthy Options
Which fast food restaurants offer healthier options, and what are the options? There are such a high number of people who have complained about how fast food is usually fat food. Starting with McDonalds in the 90s, there was recognition that there could be growth in profit if … [Read more...] about Fast Food Joints Now Offer Healthy Options
Disciplining Your Picky Eater
The best way to discipline a picky eater is let them discipline themselves. This is hard at first, however it saves headaches, arguments and an unhealthy diet in the long run. The way this works is that the child will be empowered to eat how much of a food they want. You on the … [Read more...] about Disciplining Your Picky Eater
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