Childhood obesity rates have more than tripled since 1980. In fact, a report from the 2007-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicated that an estimated 17 percent of children and adolescents between the ages of 2-19 years are obese. Given these dismal statistics we should all be inspired to find a solution to this problem.Well, a vegan diet may be just the answer that we are searching for. Introducing your child...more
Day thirteen for Chad! He has been following the HCG diet Dr. Simeons released. The diet itself has been around for over fifty years, but Chad is only right now giving it a go. As the tale goes...Dr. Simeons was a medical specialist, an endocrinologist. He put together a weight loss program founded on the use of HCG or Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. Right after his program was released it was called the Cure for Obesity. It was quickly provided...more
One fun game is ideally suited for anxious children, but could also be for adults, if you want to add some fun for gift giving. For children, this is a way to make that "open one gift on Christmas Eve" rule a little more exciting and make it final a little longer.You make a hunt with clues, so the children must follow the clues to get their gift. Instead of the gift being under the tree, for example, you might put it somewhere else, but the children will follow clues to get it. For this game, you can use anything to write your clues on. You could use Christmas cards in their envelopes that you had extras of, you might cut out Christmas tree shapes for this, or you might want to use ornaments. Whichever process you choose, write a clue on each of your items and leave those around the house. You start through handing each child the first clue. It might say, "You sleep here every night" and the children will run to their beds. On their pillow you have placed another clue that might say, "Moms eggs taste better with this" and the children head to the spice cabinet, where they get another clue on the salt. The final clue (and depending on the ages of your children and their tolerance,...more
There is a lot of adversity and choices to make in life so we all need to develop character. Character that is strong enables individuals to over come obstacles. Obviously, it goes without saying that this is why children must be taught good character traits and values that include everything from patriotism to responsibility, just to name a few....more
In order to teach or child to treat others with respect and dignity, they must also be treated that way. And childhood is a time for children to learn about the world, including how to get along with others. Parents play an essential role in teaching children how to form healthy relationships and grow into socially adept individuals. This social...more
By UnknownWooden toys are the right kind of toys to fun, frolic, and enjoy. It is one of the best ways to tell a kid that "I Love YOU " ! It is every parent's natural wish to see his or her child play with toy, move on the floor on his or her stomach, slowly get up, take a few steps with the toy, fall, cry, get solaced, and try again !Wooden toys tell the story of a family or wooden toys tell the story about themselves; how they were made, what is their position in the kids mind ; how the kid values them and more. These wooden toys are sometimes passed on through generations and hence they tell the story of the family. Just imagine... your grandfather was playing with the same train, your father as a baby drove it around the home and then you drove it and now your child is driving it in and around the home ! Oh ! what a sense of attachment such toys develop within ourselves ! What a sentimental value it generates every time you look at it ! So, these toys are not only a part of the family, but they are something like part of us ! These wooden toys develop a right and positive kind of entertainment and action that your child much requires. They add to the essential physical and...more
Is there anything quite as adorable as a koala? A koala bear stuffed animal, of course, is just as endearing as the real thing. Simply because of their cuddly looks, koala bear stuffed animals are an extremely popular plush toy. Although, the...more
This years hottest new UGG boot, the Bailey Button Triplet, is also available in kids sizes. The kid's UGG Bailey Button Triplet makes a statement, taking the Bailey Button silhouette to new heights. And such fun new colors: Country Blue (which...more
No toy collection would ever be complete without the most famous reindeer on the planet: a plush Rudolph. Plush Rudolph toys has been entertaining children and adults alike ever since his creation 100 years after Santa's original group of eight...more
The process of going through a divorce is difficult enough without the question of custody of your children. Both parents can make arguments as to why they think they can offer the best environment for the child. Unfortunately, custody battles are...more
Click and here you are. Youre thinking about Separation. Or, youre in the middle of a Divorce. Either way, youre all here to end your relationship. And, in order to do so, its a good idea that you inform yourselves of your rights and obligations....more
An obese teenager can feel like high school is some sort of punishment. The teenage years are difficult enough with puberty, acne, dating and peer pressure. But add being an obese teenager into the mix and it can make the teen years pretty miserable....more