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Why Is Nutrition Important for Kids?
According to an article published in the “American Journal of Preventive Medicine,” poor nutritional choices are a growing health threat to American families. Although poor nutrition can cause chronic diseases, it isn’t always easy to get children to eat healthy diets. Doctors at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia stress how important proper nutrition is for children. They advise parents to make sure that children eat a variety of foods from the different food groups in order to get all the essential nutrients they need for proper growth.
Foods That Relieve Stress
While we all joke about pans of chocolate brownies or pints of ice cream for stress relief, there are foods that can help you manage high-stress times and feel good without packing on weight. Making smart food choices can improve your energy level and ability to cope with both day-to-day and extraordinary stresses. The best foods for stress are vitamin- and nutrient-rich, fresh and as close to their natural state as possible when eaten.
Hollywood Moms Reach Out!
Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Dern We all know the stereotype of the Hollywood actress even at charity events, she’s the botoxed and bejeweled diva who shows up and demands to know, “What’s in it for me?”
Help! My Daughter Refuses to Go to School Because the Fire Drills Scare Her! What Can I Do?
Dear Dr. Irene, I have three children, and my youngest daughter, Sandra, 5, is in kindergarten. The school has had a number of fire drills over the past year. Last week on Monday, one of the teachers was doing a cooking project in the hallway, which set off the …