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There is an aspect of preventing childhood obesity that involves lovingly and positively disciplining your child. What does that word discipline mean to you? What images come to your mind when you hear that word. For many the word discipline does not bring up good feelings or memories. For some the word may bring up images of pain or hard ship, definitely not something we want to actively take part in.

I was raised by my mother and grandmother. My mother was basically a non existent parent, there only in body. I later found out that she was challenged mentally and probably, should not have had children in the first place. My grandmother was from the school of beat the living day lights out of you first and ask questions later. Read more »

Long-term good health is less an accident than the result of good habits and wise choices. To enjoy good health now and in the future, youngsters must learn how to eat, exercise, sleep, control stress, and be responsible for personal cleanliness and reducing the risk of disease. In addition, they
need to be aware of what to do in an emergency and when to say “no”.

Habits that include eating nutritious foods and understanding the relationship between physical and emotional health will help your child grow up healthy. Your child’s ability to learn and the chances for a longer and more productive life can be greatly improved by developing and following good health practices.

Obesity in children is growing at a frighteningly fast rate. There are more obese children now than ever before. Parents are letting their carelessness with their own diets spill over into their children’s lives. Here are a few points to think about when trying to prevent obesity and health problems for your children. Small children are normally energetic and often require snacks in-between meals. It is most important to choose healthy snacks for your children. Raw fruits and vegetables are the best choice, as well as whole grains and nut butters, such as almond, cashew, and peanut.