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Obesity Clinics for Children
Childhood obesity sets the stage for adult health issues including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and specific cancers. Obesity is diagnosed when a child’s weight is far above what is acceptable for his height. Obese children often suffer from anxiety and depression. Finding an appropriate childhood obesity clinic can help your child regain his self-esteem and lose the weight, thereby putting him on the road to a lifetime of better health.
What Triggers Stress?
When it comes to waves of busyness in our lives it can be very hard not to let stress take over. Recently I was thinking about what it is exactly that triggers the stress. Often it happens when I feel like I have more to do than I can possibly fit in a day. When it feels like a huge growing list of things that need to be done get pushed back another day and …
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Many families have to travel great distances in order to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured children. The long distances and grueling treatments can take their tolls — being away from home for so long and dividing a family make the painful process of treatment or recovery more difficult for everyone. Especially for children, there is nothing scarier than not having mom and dad with you for love and support when you need them most.
Help Your Kid Do Better on Tests!
As the back-to-school season kicks into high gear, so does the homework, studying time and of course, tests. For many kids, test-taking can be an uneasy experience that takes a little bit more academic and emotional preparation. To ensure students are on the right track, experts agree, it is more important than ever for parents to work with teachers and family members to help their children understand how best to plan for a test even weeks leading up to an exam. Consider these tips to best prepare your child for testing success.
Create Halloween Memories That Will Last a Lifetime
Vampires, werewolves and monsters oh my! No, its not the latest Hollywood blockbuster. Its Halloween. As little ghouls and goblins prepare to emerge into the night to claim their bounty of treats, its important to think about ways to help kids enjoy this special evening and create memories that will last for years to come. And, though candy is certainly the treat du jour during Halloween, why not share a spooky and sweet treat with the special kids in your life that will last a lifetime and wont rot their little teeth?