Article at a Glance • For younger children, bike trailers are safer than rear-mounted bike seats. • Don’t buy a bike or helmet that your child will eventually grow into; it won’t be safe unless it fits now. • Head injuries are the leading cause of injury and death when riding a bicycle—wearing a helmet … Continue reading “Shopping for a Bike: What You Need to Know”
Article at a Glance • Technology is changing the way our children think and interact with others. • Parents can better prepare their children for this digital society by keeping up with trends and setting healthy boundaries. • Giving your children a cell phone can expose them to things like pornography, sexting, gambling, and online … Continue reading “Bridging the Digital Gap”
Article at a Glance • Exercise is an important part of your child’s physical and emotional health. • Parents need to be proactive about finding ways to work exercise into their busy family schedules. • Finding things that your child is interested in can help them overcome any negative attitudes about exercise. Being active is … Continue reading “Making Physical Activity Happen For Your Family”
Article at a Glance • A recent study shows that high levels of PFCs (a common chemical used in many products) can weaken our immune system responses. • The EPA is already starting to phase some PFCs out, but consumers are also encouraged to find healthier alternatives to those products that still contain PFCs. PFCs … Continue reading “PFCs Found in Common Products May Harm Our Immune Systems”
Article at a Glance • Children who have a healthy self-esteem are more optimistic and are better at handling challenges. • Focusing on your children’s effort and not the outcome helps them keep challenges in perspective and set healthy goals. • You can improve your child’s self-esteem by making your home a safe, loving place … Continue reading “What is Self-Esteem and Does My Child Have It?”
Article at a Glance • Parents often avoid addressing a weight problem with their child because they worry about causing an eating disorder, damaging their child’s self-esteem, or appearing hypocritical. • Parents can avoid these problems by setting goals to improve the health of the entire family instead of focusing on one individual. Even though … Continue reading “Talking to Your Child About Weight Problems”
Article at a Glance • According to Vanessa Van Petten there are five common fights that teenagers have with their parents. • Understanding why your teen is upset can help decrease fights and improve your relationship. The teen years are often synonymous with fighting. However, a lot of the fights can be avoided with a … Continue reading “Taking the Bite Out of Teenage Fights”
Article at a Glance • Avoid injuries by keeping in shape throughout the year. • Don’t push yourself too hard—most injuries happen when people are tired. • Take head injuries seriously—they can be deadly. • Wear protective gear, especially if you are a beginner. Which is more likely to get you injured—skiing or snowboarding? According … Continue reading “Avoiding Injuries on the Slopes”
Article at a Glance • Parental involvement is one of the biggest indicators of a child’s academic success. • Studies have shown that the most effective form of involvement is when parents work with their children on learning activities at home. • Parents can become more involved by helping out with homework, volunteering at school, … Continue reading “Involved Parents = Student Success”
Article at a Glance • Children usually eat twice as many calories when eating out than they do at home. • Make eating out a healthier experience by choosing healthy alternatives like water or fruit, watching portion sizes, and choosing a restaurant that shares your commitment to nutrition. Busy schedules make eating out a common … Continue reading “Eating Right When Eating Out”
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