For some reason when kids grow into their adolescent years and become teenagers, everything has to be done later in the day or not even at all. It seems like everything is a struggle to survive and live right? Teen health issues due to inactivity can range from just plain … [Read more...] about Teen Health Issues Due to Couch Potato Syndrome
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Really Great Themes for Decorating Your Teenager’s Room
Decorating a bedroom for a teenager can be almost as hard as choosing out their clothes for the day. And if you're like every other American family finding the time to decorate a bedroom is difficult enough. Themes for teen rooms can be found all over the place, but the best … [Read more...] about Really Great Themes for Decorating Your Teenager’s Room
Helping Your Child Who Struggles with Obesity
Helping your child who struggles with obesity is never an easy thing. It's difficult to know when they need help and how exactly to go about doing it. Children are sensitive to so many different things that you never know how they will react to a confrontation with a parent; … [Read more...] about Helping Your Child Who Struggles with Obesity
How to Be Involved in Your Child’s Social Life
Most, if not all, children will tell you that the best part of their day is playing with friends during lunch, recess, or after school. Making friends is probably one of the most valuable things children can do as they continue to learn and grow. So how do we as parents become … [Read more...] about How to Be Involved in Your Child’s Social Life
Encouraging Activity for Your Sedentary Child
The percentage of children in America that are overweight has risen dramatically in the last 10-15 years. Researchers say that 15% of children age 6-9 are overweight. Unless something is done, these children continue having weight problems and both their health and their self … [Read more...] about Encouraging Activity for Your Sedentary Child
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