Even the president’s wife has found this alarming rate of child obesity to be so unacceptable that she is devoted to finding solutions to halt this disease. In 2012, over 12.5 million children are overweight, and this puts children at a much greater risk for so many health problems. The problem seems to only be getting worse, and as adults, we have to protect the future of this nation.
IPods, cell phones, Xbox, TV, DVD’s, and Read the rest of this entry »
At first it might not be evident that your child is spending too much time online on the computer. Your child comes home from school, has his afternoon snack and then sits at the computer to do his home work. It is dinner time and you have to call your child from the computer. He transitioned from doing homework to playing games on the computer. It is so easy to let this become a habit. There is always something interesting to do online.
This online habit also allows you to give your undivided attention to other important matters. On Read the rest of this entry »
Television is very addictive, especially for children. It is easy for kids to want to watch too much TV. The sad fact is that once you get your child watching television, it will be very difficult to get him away from the TV screen. However, there are a lot of activities that can get your child away from the TV screen. The effectiveness of these techniques depends on certain factors like the age of your child.
One thing you can do is take your child to his favorite place to go. This will get him away from the Read the rest of this entry »
Exercise is a very important and essential part of the weight loss process and will aide in good health. There are many ways to help your child to get fit and the first step is to make exercise fun. Below you will find five unique ways to get your child moving and working their way to a better life.
1. Hula Hoop
Hula-hoops are a great way to get some added exercise in your child’s day. Hula-hoops are an excellent way to strengthen the core. In addition, the movements help work on coordination as well as rhythm. Hula Read the rest of this entry »
Snack time is most children’s favorite time of the day. However, many of today’s snacks are loaded with fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol. Fortunately, there are many healthy alternatives to chips, cookies and cake. Fruit is one of the best snacks for children. It contains the vitamins and minerals that the body needs to grow healthy and strong. Fruit is also a natural source of sugar so it can help tame a sweet tooth.
Veggies with dip also make an excellent snack. Bean dip, hummus and light-ranch dressing are just a few Read the rest of this entry »