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1. Camp Shane
[DIET&FITNESS]
Long before there was a childhood obesity epidemic, before the low-carb revolution, there was Camp Shane, a caring community created to promote healthy diet and lifestyle among children. More than just a "fat camp," Camp Shane was founded in 1968 to teach the children wellness. ... Read More
Long before there was a childhood obesity epidemic, before the low-carb revolution, there was Camp Shane, a caring community created to promote healthy diet and lifestyle among children. More than just a "fat camp," Camp Shane was founded in 1968 to teach the children wellness. ... Read More
2. Gotti Diet
[DIET&FITNESS]
Any Tom, Dick or Frank can certainly come up with a diet program... and the Gotti Diet is one great example of that. "Written" by Frank Gotti Agnello, grandson of the late Mafioso John Gotti, the Gotti Diet is Frank's weight-loss journey in getting in shape by shedding 80 pounds. At just the age of 13, the... Read More
Any Tom, Dick or Frank can certainly come up with a diet program... and the Gotti Diet is one great example of that. "Written" by Frank Gotti Agnello, grandson of the late Mafioso John Gotti, the Gotti Diet is Frank's weight-loss journey in getting in shape by shedding 80 pounds. At just the age of 13, the... Read More
3. Parenting Advice - 8 Ways To Grow Healthy Children
[MOMS]
Parenting can have its highs and lows throughout childhood development. Keep in mind that as the parent, you are the single most important factor in determining how your children grow up. This article will help show you a couple ways to grow healthier children. 1) Be a positive role model. If you are practicing healthy habits, it tends to be a lot easier to convince your children to do the same. Keep in mind that children tend to... Read More
Parenting can have its highs and lows throughout childhood development. Keep in mind that as the parent, you are the single most important factor in determining how your children grow up. This article will help show you a couple ways to grow healthier children. 1) Be a positive role model. If you are practicing healthy habits, it tends to be a lot easier to convince your children to do the same. Keep in mind that children tend to... Read More
4. Healthy Kids Snacks That Aren't
[MOMS]
Most kids snack between 1 and 3 times daily. These mini-mealtimes can either be an opportunity to increase your child's intake of fruits and veggies or they could be an unfortunate foray into the world of high fat and sugar. Arming yourself with information on serving sizes, calories, fat, and ingredients, can help you steer their menus so that they avoid packing on the pounds. {relatedarticles} Barry Popkin, a nutrition professor at the... Read More
Most kids snack between 1 and 3 times daily. These mini-mealtimes can either be an opportunity to increase your child's intake of fruits and veggies or they could be an unfortunate foray into the world of high fat and sugar. Arming yourself with information on serving sizes, calories, fat, and ingredients, can help you steer their menus so that they avoid packing on the pounds. {relatedarticles} Barry Popkin, a nutrition professor at the... Read More
5. Getting Your Kids to Try New Things
[MOMS]
Power struggles with children can't always be avoided. When it comes to food, you may be wondering how you can get your kids to try new things without it becoming a battle. Remember that forcing a child to eat usually doesn't get you very far. In addition, you need to be aware of how some eating disorders are caused by an unhealthy focus on food. {relatedarticles} If you have a picky eater or one who is reluctant to... Read More
Power struggles with children can't always be avoided. When it comes to food, you may be wondering how you can get your kids to try new things without it becoming a battle. Remember that forcing a child to eat usually doesn't get you very far. In addition, you need to be aware of how some eating disorders are caused by an unhealthy focus on food. {relatedarticles} If you have a picky eater or one who is reluctant to... Read More
6. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for These Frozen Treats
[MOMS]
Warm weather is upon us. You're finally exposed to temperatures that call for frozen relief this time a year. Indulge a little this summer and whip up some seriously yummy frozen delights for family and friends. Plus, you can work off any extra calories outside in the beautiful weather. {relatedarticles} Fro-Yo Pops (Adapted from Liz Applegate's article "Treat Yourself: Refuel and rehydrate... Read More
Warm weather is upon us. You're finally exposed to temperatures that call for frozen relief this time a year. Indulge a little this summer and whip up some seriously yummy frozen delights for family and friends. Plus, you can work off any extra calories outside in the beautiful weather. {relatedarticles} Fro-Yo Pops (Adapted from Liz Applegate's article "Treat Yourself: Refuel and rehydrate... Read More
7. Great TV Shows for Any Age
[MOMS]
Television, in moderation, can be a relaxing, enjoyable activity for all ages. With such a variety of shows to choose from, there is something for everyone. Here are some great TV shows that can be found on the air or are available on DVD. We've broken everything down into age range and genre for an easy-to-reference guide. {relatedarticles} Action/Adventure For those times when you crave... Read More
Television, in moderation, can be a relaxing, enjoyable activity for all ages. With such a variety of shows to choose from, there is something for everyone. Here are some great TV shows that can be found on the air or are available on DVD. We've broken everything down into age range and genre for an easy-to-reference guide. {relatedarticles} Action/Adventure For those times when you crave... Read More
8. Top 10 Ways to Prevent Obesity in Kids
[MOMS]
I'm sure you've seen the dire reports about childhood obesity becoming rampant in America. It's a scary thing and not an experience any of us wish upon our children. Preventing obesity can be easy and empowering for children. Give them control over their bodies. Teach them to tune in to their real needs and to treat... Read More
I'm sure you've seen the dire reports about childhood obesity becoming rampant in America. It's a scary thing and not an experience any of us wish upon our children. Preventing obesity can be easy and empowering for children. Give them control over their bodies. Teach them to tune in to their real needs and to treat... Read More
9. Why Your Kids Need to Unplug
[MOMS]
We live in an incredibly exciting world. "Old" technologies, such as radio and television, and "new" technologies, like the Internet, cellular phones and video games, are combining to bring a new level of information and entertainment into homes. However, there is a downside to all of our technological advances which can have a particularly negative impact on children. This is why your kids need to unplug and get out in the real world,... Read More
We live in an incredibly exciting world. "Old" technologies, such as radio and television, and "new" technologies, like the Internet, cellular phones and video games, are combining to bring a new level of information and entertainment into homes. However, there is a downside to all of our technological advances which can have a particularly negative impact on children. This is why your kids need to unplug and get out in the real world,... Read More
10. How Much TV Is Too Much For Kids?
[MOMS]
Remember the days when there was no TV? Well plenty of us don't. Today television is the norm for all families and it's really cut into 'family time' in a big way. Talk is to a minimum as everyone stares at the screen. Set up a few rules and regulations and you can prevent your whole family from becoming strangers in their own home. {relatedarticles} Set specific times for watching television. Many kids turn on the TV as... Read More
Remember the days when there was no TV? Well plenty of us don't. Today television is the norm for all families and it's really cut into 'family time' in a big way. Talk is to a minimum as everyone stares at the screen. Set up a few rules and regulations and you can prevent your whole family from becoming strangers in their own home. {relatedarticles} Set specific times for watching television. Many kids turn on the TV as... Read More
