Puberty is a scary time. Most of us don't remember how frightening it was. Our bodies were suddenly changing. Sometimes it seemed they changed over night. It can almost be like becoming a werewolf. Just as in those terrifying old horror movies, people suddenly change into … [Read more...] about Talking to Your Child About Hormonal Changes
Kids Health
What to Avoid if You Want Your Child to Eat Healthy Food
For most children's nutrition it is recommended that they eat three meals a day and two nutritious snacks, limiting high sugar and high fat foods. Starting to teach your child to have healthier eating habits can prevent many medical problems, including; obesity, osteoporosis, and … [Read more...] about What to Avoid if You Want Your Child to Eat Healthy Food
Making ABCs More Fun
The ABC's are a wonderful time in your child's life as they continue to grow and increase their knowledge. There are many ways to teach the ABC's to your children and making the ABC's fun is easy to do.Play the "I Spy" game with your child. This is a fun game to play with the … [Read more...] about Making ABCs More Fun
Tips for Stepping Up Nutrition for Kids
Eating healthy foods are essential to your child's nutrition. Eating healthy foods will not only promote your child's health and reduce their risk for childhood obesity, but it will dramatically impact proper eating habits into their adult life. Here are some tips for stepping up … [Read more...] about Tips for Stepping Up Nutrition for Kids
Recommendations for Child Nutrition
Child nutrition is vastly different from the nutritional intake of adults. Children's nutritional recommendations do include similar things as adults, but they don't need as much food and definitely don't need as much sugar as many people in society consume. By comparing the … [Read more...] about Recommendations for Child Nutrition
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