September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The most recent 2013-2014 CDC report states that one third of children and teens in the U.S.…
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National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is celebrated from May 1st through May 7th. The campaign is a…
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Parents, Teachers Unaware of Mental Benefits of Good Childhood Nutrition
It seems intuitive and really basic – the specific foods you choose impact how you feel and…
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Children “Experiences” in Childhood Crucial to Well-being as Adults
A parent’s touch, interaction (play time), and overall support during childhood were found to be crucial to…
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Daily Synbiotic Supplements May Nudge More Weight Loss in Obese Kids
A recent report in Beneficial Microbes showed that obese kids who were put on a calorie controlled…
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Excess Body Fat May Limit Bone Growth in Kids with Obesity
We want out children to be healthy, grow tall and strong. If your child has been diagnosed…
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Children with Obesity are Not Moving Enough!
A new study out of the UK finds that kids and teens, who are already diagnosed with…
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Why Is My Child Gaining Weight?
Children who watch even one hour of television a day are more likely to be overweight or…
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