One common narrative around nutrition you may be familiar with is the “calories are all that matters” rhetoric. While this stance makes it much easier for food companies to justify their harmful ingredients and increase their profits, it doesn’t stand up to scientific scrutiny. Mainstream nutrition advice has gone through many phases of demonizing fats, […]
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It’s no secret that the issue of childhood obesity is a growing problem. Data from the National Survey of Children’s Health from 2020-2021 showed that more than 1 in 6 children in the United States is obese. Most people’s automatic reaction to addressing overweight is to suggest a diet, and sadly this has largely been
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As parents, it can be very difficult to watch our children struggle with stress. However, stress is an inevitable part of life and is unavoidable. The most important thing a parent can do when helping their child navigate stress is to equip them with the necessary tools and coping mechanisms to eventually handle it themselves.
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Stress is a common, normal, and sometimes even healthy response to the many new adventures in childhood. It’s usually viewed as only a bad thing, but sometimes stress (a little bit of it, that is) can be a source of motivation for children. Even good events in a child’s life can bring stress, such as
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the United States that shows no signs of slowing down. According to Harvard university, one out of every six children in the United States is obese, and one in three children are overweight or obese (Harvard School of Public Health, 20161) This is highly concerning news since childhood
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As parents, we want to do everything possible to ensure our children grow healthy and happy. However, discussing weight and body image can be difficult and sensitive. Here are some tips on positively talking to your child about weight and body image. Avoid Negative Language Using negative language, such as calling someone “fat,” can be
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Bedtime routines are an important aspect of childhood and life in general. In order for a child to be well-rested and healthy, they must be getting adequate, high-quality sleep. Getting enough sleep is vital to living healthily and functioning in daily life as effectively as possible. Bedtime routines are instrumental in accomplishing quality sleep. The
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