There is an increasing epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States and throughout the world. Many experts have estimated that one in every five children between the ages of six and sixteen are overweight or obese. As the numbers in childhood obesity continue to rise so … [Read more...] about How to Combat Childhood Obesity
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How to Avoid Common Teen Health Issues
Teenagers are faced with many challenges today; perhaps more so than when parents were teenagers. On the same note, parents are faced with the challenge of raising their teens in a peer pressured world. With so many health issues at hand there are definitely some valid parental … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Common Teen Health Issues
Mom Needs a Break
Being a mom can be overwhelming, even on a good day, and many moms feel a lot of stress. So, what can mom do to bust stress? Eliminate it? The answer can sometimes be as simple as taking a break. However, let' take a look at the little things you can do to be ready for stress so … [Read more...] about Mom Needs a Break
Need to Know: Your Child’s Nutrition Away From Home
The importance of teaching nutrition to your children is become more evident as obesity in young children increases. Children are not being taught the importance of a well balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle at home, and therefore cannot implement those teaching when they are … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Your Child’s Nutrition Away From Home
Playdates and Snacks
Providing snacks at playdates today has become somewhat trickier than it use to be. Some parents are alright with others providing snacks, others want to bring their own snacks, and then there are parents that have children who seem to be allergic to more than one type of snack. … [Read more...] about Playdates and Snacks
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to