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How Much TV is Your Child Watching?
It will not come as a surprise to any of us, but according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,nearly all (98.5%) youth aged 12-15 reported watching TV daily. Ninety-one % used computers daily. Excessive screen-time behaviors, such as using a computer and watching TV for more than 2 hours has been linked to high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and obesity among children. In 2012, one-quarter (25%) of boys and less …
Making Your Own “Mommy Escape” Space at Home
As a mother or a single parent, you work harder than anyone else. You may feel frazzled or frustrated for not getting enough time to yourself, especially if you have young children that need constant attention. But don’t fret – there is a way make sure you get time to yourself, no matter how young your children are. It just takes some very careful planning and cooperation.
Promoting Car Seat Safety at the Red CARpet Event with Ali Landry
Saturdays 2nd Annual Red CARpet Event in Beverly Hills turned celebrity parents into spokespeople for the importance of child passenger safety.
Dr. Jim Sears Shares Healthy Back to School Tips
Backpacks are packed with shiny and sparkly new school supplies (they can put glitter on ANYTHING these days) and your kids are bouncing off the walls with glee. School is starting soon! And because youre a fabulous mommy, the number one thing youre worried about it how to keep your kids healthy now that youre sending them off to spend their days in a building full of strange germs and “mystery meat” school lunches.
Can Your Ten Year Old Handle The Hunger Games?
A little hope is good, says the wicked President Snow in the best-selling science fiction novel, The Hunger Games. But too much hope is very dangerous.