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The Nag Factor: How Marketers Use Kids To Sell Junk Food
I took my 4-year-old to the grocery store yesterday for our regular semi-weekly trip. He rode in a plastic race-car cart and mostly talked to himself or made various vocal observations about how long the trip was taking (ahem). But when we got to the cereal aisle, he was suddenly completely engaged. (You know where this is going, dont you?) Mom! Stop! I want that! Go back! See that one! LETS GET THAT! he shrieked giddily.
Beach Bag Must-Haves
Hurray! Summertime is here so lets get ready to have fun! Plan on hitting the beach or the pool? Well youve got to pack your beach bag (or pool bag) with everything you need! Here are my suggestions for packing the perfect beach bag, with a couple of great pool toys thrown in, too.
Overweight Kids Need Help Getting Healthy, Not Foster Care
Last month, an obesity specialist at Childrens Hospital Boston and a lawyer at Harvards School of Public Health set off a firestorm parenting debate: they recommend
5 Ways to Stop Stress Eating
While we all know what were SUPPOSED to be eating, other factors play a role in what we CHOOSE to eat. One of these factors is stress. Stress eating can keep you from reaching your diet and fitness goals. Do you find yourself reaching for a powdered doughnut when youre feeling overwhelmed? Then here are some ways to reduce your stress eating habits: 1) Tame Your Stress
I'm Not Hungry!
Im Not Hungry!I seem to be hearing this a lot lately, so I am trying to be more creative at home. I totally believe that healthy eating habits start very early and its a big issue in my house. I have so many memories of family dinners from my childhood, some good and some bad. My father always prepared a healthy balanced meal (mom was busy working), never creative, but always nutritious. Maybe thats why I love to cook and enjoy different cuisines; there was not much v