While we all know how important exercise is, when you have little kids in the house, it sometimes seems like you time is yourself lowest priority. Between work, making meals and taking care of your young children, it might seem impossible to fit exercise into your schedule. It … [Read more...] about Fitness for Moms: Suggestions For Making Your Work Out a Priority
Kids Health
You Look Great! Your Teen’s Self Image
Teens struggle with body image more than any other age group. A lot of this is due to the many changes their body undergoes and the adjustment from child to emerging adult. In order to encourage your child to have a healthier body image, consider doing the following:Help them … [Read more...] about You Look Great! Your Teen’s Self Image
Steps to Avoid Childhood Obesity
Fight the problem of childhood obesity by the following:How you live: What kind of lifestyle does your child lead? Do they spend their time after school out playing with friends in the yard or park, or do they sit in front of the television or computer? On weekends do you go out … [Read more...] about Steps to Avoid Childhood Obesity
Fighting Childhood Obesity
Fighting childhood obesity is something every parent should strive for. While no parent wants their child to be fat, many practice unhealthy habits that lead to this. So, if you want to help your child be at a healthy weight, consider the following areas of their life:Diet: This … [Read more...] about Fighting Childhood Obesity
Encouraging Healthy Body Image in Teens
Encouraging a healthy body image for teens is not always easy, but it is possible. Try the following: Teach by example: The best way to get your child's body image to a healthy level is to be a positive example of someone who has a healthy image of their own body. When a teen … [Read more...] about Encouraging Healthy Body Image in Teens
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