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Weight Loss Confidential: How Teens Lose Weight And Keep It Off- And What They Wish Parents Knew
This is an excerpt from the book, Weight Loss Confidential: How Teens Lose Weight and Keep It Off – And What They Wish Parents Knew,
Children’s Choices of Beverages Today
The variety of beverages Americans, including children, drink has changed markedly in the past few decades. We’ve witnessed an explosion of choices: regular soda, fruit
Six Quick Meals Kids Love
Parents are always looking for new meal ideas that are quick and easy to fit their busy schedules. Here is a list of healthy meal
Teenagers & Eating Out
Teenagers are known for eating out often, whether it is pizza after the football game, birthday parties, movie stand snacks, the food court at the mall, or
How Can Teens Control Portion Sizes of Foods?
The only way around this big issue of growing portions is to begin to educate and train children and teens at an early age on
Top 10 Reasons Why I Love the Farmer’s Market
Summertime is here and for many communities that means that farmer’s markets are in full force! Farmer’s markets typically are open one day per week
Obesity Prevention Starts Early in Your 9 Months – 2 Year Old Child!
The seeds of childhood obesity are planted early! The good news is that there are many things you can do to nip being overweight in
How Much Should My Toddler Eat?
Follow these general guidelines for feeding your toddler, including the portion sizes to make mealtime easier. Parents are often concerned whether or not their child ate
Constipation & Your Toddler: When Pooping is Painful
When your toddler is constipated, potty training and going number two can seem like a part-time job. Here are simple ways to get your kid pooping!
