Childhood obesity is a frequent topic of concern for parents. Though research continues to analyze the effects, our advice to parents hoping to prevent obesity remains the same: Promote Healthy Eating Habits Let your children know that eating calorie rich foods is not bad so long as they do it in moderation. Introduce fruits and vegetables in your kid’s diet as alternatives to treats that [...]
As a parent, you want what’s best for your child. That’s why when groups of parents around the country say vaccines may cause autism, you probably stopped to consider the possibility. Before getting into specifics, no, vaccines do not cause autism. Yes, children who eventually tested for autism did receive vaccines, but the two have no connection, in much the same way that someone who [...]
Soda is served nearly everywhere, and when it comes to kids, they never seem to get enough of it. There are good reasons to moderate their intake (and yours!), even when they are teenagers. Weakens bones Kids bones are delicate as they are still developing. Phosphorus found in soda depletes calcium required for bone formation. Caffeine, also found in soda, inhibits calcium absorption and reduces [...]
It’s a familiar scene: your child slowly atrophies on the couch, slouched, potatoesque, glazed eyes semi-focused on the gadget that darn Santa Claus just had to bring. (Like Santa knows anything about fitness!) You imagine all the other kids are sweating, training for the Olympics, while their health-conscious parents prepare carrot sticks and protein shakes for their delighted consumption. You want physical activity to be [...]
