Trends in childhood obesity continue to increase every year. And if you think that it is only singling out one gender you're wrong. The obesity epidemic is affecting both girls and boys and is occurring in all race and ethnic groups in the United States. And one of the worst … [Read more...] about Childhood Obesity Facts and Stats
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Flu Vaccines: The Myths and Facts
When it comes to vaccines, there are a lot of myths out there. Many people hear things about vaccines, either from friends, neighbors, coworkers, even celebrities on television, that just are not true. It is important for a person to know the facts about vaccines before they make … [Read more...] about Flu Vaccines: The Myths and Facts
Mary Ellen Wilson – Catalyst for Change
Hobbies are wonderful for children and it is even more fun when the whole family can get involved. My daughter Chelsey expressed a keen interest in cemeteries when she was about three and able to see out the car window. Not long after, we visited our first cemetery and I … [Read more...] about Mary Ellen Wilson – Catalyst for Change
Get Your Kids in the Kitchen: Celebrate Summer with Martha Stewart’s Sunshine Pops
The best way to raise healthy, conscious eaters is to bring them into the kitchen as early and often as possible. Not just allow them to be spectators (though that is of course fine and fun, too), but purposefully create opportunities for them to participate in cooking and … [Read more...] about Get Your Kids in the Kitchen: Celebrate Summer with Martha Stewart’s Sunshine Pops
Using A Checklist to Address Puberty with Your Child
Puberty is a very difficult time of life. As the body changes so does the mind. Sudden alterations in body chemistry or physical changes often scare children. This is highly understandable. Most of us remember what it was like to undergo the first major physical alterations … [Read more...] about Using A Checklist to Address Puberty with Your Child
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to