childhood obesity

  1. Children's Health

    Plate-cleaning can backfire

    By Kristen Fischer on Apr 22, 2013
    Newly released research talks about the implications of forcing kids to clean their plates as they grow.
  2. Children's Health

    Kids eat less on small plates

    By Kristen Fischer on Apr 8, 2013
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    New research offers tips on how parents can help kids fight childhood obesity.
  3. Child Development & Health

    Is daycare making your child fat?

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jan 24, 2013
    You cut out fast food. Snacks are healthy. Sweets are offered on a treat basis once in a while. But a new study says that if your...
  4. Child Development & Health

    Eat, move, nurture: Raising healthy kids

    By Kori Ellis on Jan 10, 2013
    By encouraging healthy eating and exercise habits, supplying structure and consistency and offering a lot of love, we all can hope...
  5. Child Development & Health

    Mom gets arrested for letting kids play outdoors

    By Monica Beyer on Sep 20, 2012
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    This is no joke — a Texas mom was arrested for letting her kids play outside. She’s now suing both the police and the neighbor who...
  6. Child Development & Health

    Does self-esteem promote childhood obesity?

    By Mary Fetzer on Jul 16, 2012
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    In our efforts to promote self-acceptance among our children, are we enabling them to become overweight and unhealthy?
  7. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Mom Blogger Face-off: Would you put your child on a diet?

    By Audrey McClelland on Jun 18, 2012
    Obesity has become such an epidemic in our society that dieting is a word too many kids know about way too young. The diet game —...
  8. Family Activities

    Get Moving May! Get on the road to family fitness

    By Kori Ellis on May 25, 2012
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    Everyone knows that inactivity and obesity are serious problems in our country. The CDC says that fewer than two in 10 Americans get...
  9. School Age Kids

    Do violent video games make kids fat?

    By Monica Beyer on Feb 3, 2012
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    An Oklahoma representative has proposed a tax on violent video games in hopes of curtailing childhood obesity and bullying. Is he on...
  10. Tweens, Teens & College

    French nutritionist proposes giving kids better grades for being slim

    By Monica Beyer on Jan 5, 2012
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    A French nutritionist has drafted a proposal to help end childhood obesity in France by giving extra credit for staying thin. Is...
  11. School Age Kids

    Georgia's anti-obesity campaign brings childhood obesity to light

    By Monica Beyer on Jan 4, 2012
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    The state of Georgia has gone to a new level with a bold collection of anti-obesity ads that specifically target the childhood...
  12. School Age Kids

    Ohio county places obese child in foster care

    By Monica Beyer on Dec 5, 2011
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    Recently, an Ohio third grader was removed from his home due to his morbid obesity. Did the county go too far by placing him in...
  13. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    Childhood obesity: Survey says parents don't see hazards

    By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 16, 2011
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    Despite public attention to rising obesity, parents don’t appear to recognize the long-term outcomes of childhood obesity and the...
  14. Children's Health

    Fun outdoor activities for kid-friendly fitness

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 18, 2011
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    Celebrate Earth Week, Screen Free Week, and the warmer weather by getting your kids outside to play – and get some exercise. These...
  15. Parenting How-to

    How to exercise with your kids

    By Kim Grundy on Mar 6, 2011
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    Is your family in an exercise rut? Be an active role model for your kids with these 5 fun exercises you can do with your kids. Not...
  16. Parenting How-to

    How to make exercise fun for kids

    By Kim Grundy on Mar 6, 2011
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    One of the best ways to get kids to exercise is by finding ways to get them active without it feeling like actual exercise. From...
  17. Child Development & Health

    5 ways to get your family exercising all year long

    By Michelle Maffei on Dec 31, 2010
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    A common New Year's resolution for adults is to exercise more. However, with the alarming statistics on childhood obesity, parents...
  18. Dieting & Nutrition

    Dara Torres on diet, fitness and healthy living

    By Sarah Kelsey on Nov 12, 2010
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    Dara Torres is one busy lady. She’s the fastest female swimmer in American history and has won a total of 12 Olympic medals (not to...
  19. Child Development & Health

    10 Easy ways to get your kids active

    By Kim Grundy on Jul 20, 2010
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    Between video games, TV and the Internet, today’s parents may feel like the chips are stacked against them when trying to get their...
  20. Children's Health

    6 Ways to keep students healthy

    By Kori Ellis on Jul 19, 2010
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    From before the time your children are born, you worry about their health. And though we can't protect our kids from every germ or...
  21. Mom & Dad

    The Skinny Mommies and Fat Kids phenomenon

    By Barack Levin on May 1, 2010
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    Mothers work so hard during the year and rarely get the appreciation they deserve. Personally, I think that one day a year is not...