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The Importance of Family Dinners
This article is in partnership with Uncle Ben’s. Growing up we had dinner at 6:00pm every night. Mom cooked, and everyone ate what was on their plates. Fast forward a few decades and dinnertime has changed. Whether it’s because kids have more extracurricular activities, parents have competing work schedules, or easier access to take-out food…
Could Your Weight Loss Resolve Have Unintended Consequences?
Could your New Year’s resolution have unintended consequences for your kids? As millions of Americans resolve to lose weight in 2012, parents need to be aware that their new diet and fitness regimens could have a potentially negative outcome – triggering eating disorders or body image issues in their children.
Fitness Clubs for Kids
Kids should have at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical activity helps your child build a stronger and healthier body. In addition, an August 2010 study conducted by the University of Illinois finds that physical exercise can make your child smarter, too. You may find physical education offered in your kid’s school insufficient. Fortunately, what schools lack in terms of physical activities for your child, fitness clubs can offer.
Diet Plans for Teenage Girls
Some teenage girls are overweight or obese, while others simply think that they are too fat. Establishing healthy eating habits in the teen years is an important part of creating a healthy lifestyle down the road. Encourage your teen girl to follow a healthy eating plan rather than following a strict diet plan.
How to Lose Baby Weight After Pregnancy
The sights and sounds of your new baby may bring you great joy. However, looking in the mirror might be about as appealing as changing a stinky diaper. Pregnancy can cause you to gain weight that remains with you, long after you give birth. Fortunately, diet and exercise can help your body return to a healthier state. Although you may think your figure will never be the same, making some healthy changes to your activities and your diet can help you regain your energy and lose some of the weight you gained during your pregnancy.