http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:43:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/991867/plate-cleaning-can-backfire Newly released research talks about the implications of forcing kids to clean their plates as they grow. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/991867/plate-cleaning-can-backfire Health & Wellness Children's Health Kristen Fischer Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:39:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/990599/kids-eat-less-on-small-plates New research offers tips on how parents can help kids fight childhood obesity. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/990599/kids-eat-less-on-small-plates Health & Wellness Children's Health Kristen Fischer Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982525/is-daycare-making-your-child-fat 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 child is going to daycare regularly, he is 50 percent more likely to be overweight than if he stayed home. How do you combat something that you can't exactly control and keep your kid's weight healthy? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/982525/is-daycare-making-your-child-fat Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Sarah W. Caron Thu, 10 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981553/raising-healthy-kids-through-food-exercise-and-love By encouraging healthy eating and exercise habits, supplying structure and consistency and offering a lot of love, we all can hope to raise happy and healthy children. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/981553/raising-healthy-kids-through-food-exercise-and-love Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Kori Ellis Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971801/mom-gets-arrested-for-letting-kids-play-outdoors 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 called the cops on her. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971801/mom-gets-arrested-for-letting-kids-play-outdoors Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Monica Beyer Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965517/does-self-esteem-promote-childhood-obesity In our efforts to promote self-acceptance among our children, are we enabling them to become overweight and unhealthy? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/965517/does-self-esteem-promote-childhood-obesity Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Mary Fetzer Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961591/would-you-put-your-child-on-a-diet 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 — how young is too young? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961591/would-you-put-your-child-on-a-diet Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Audrey McClelland Fri, 25 May 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961193/get-on-the-road-to-family-fitness Everyone knows that inactivity and obesity are serious problems in our country. The CDC says that fewer than two in 10 Americans get the recommended levels of exercise and more than 25 percent don't devote any time to physical activity. And unfortunately, we are passing our poor fitness habits onto our children. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961193/get-on-the-road-to-family-fitness Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Kori Ellis Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:45:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/947895/do-violent-video-games-make-kids-fat An Oklahoma representative has proposed a tax on violent video games in hopes of curtailing childhood obesity and bullying. Is he on the right track, or is he blowing smoke? Read on and you decide. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/947895/do-violent-video-games-make-kids-fat Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Monica Beyer Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851977/french-nutritionist-proposes-giving-kids-better-grades-for-being-slim A French nutritionist has drafted a proposal to help end childhood obesity in France by giving extra credit for staying thin. Is Pierre Dukan off the mark with this suggestion, or is he headed in the right direction? Read on and decide for yourself. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851977/french-nutritionist-proposes-giving-kids-better-grades-for-being-slim Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Monica Beyer Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851811/georgias-anti-obesity-campaign-brings-childhood-obesity-to-light The state of Georgia has gone to a new level with a bold collection of anti-obesity ads that specifically target the childhood obesity epidemic. The ads are being met with mixed reactions from parents around the country, however. Get the info and decide for yourself if the ads go too far or if they are just right. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/851811/georgias-anti-obesity-campaign-brings-childhood-obesity-to-light Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Monica Beyer Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848589/ohio-county-places-obese-child-in-foster-care 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 foster care, and who is responsible when a child is severely overweight? Read on! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/848589/ohio-county-places-obese-child-in-foster-care Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Monica Beyer Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/841525/childhood-obesity-survey-says-parents-arent-concerned Despite public attention to rising obesity, parents don’t appear to recognize the long-term outcomes of childhood obesity and the need to take action. A Perspectives on Pediatric Obesity report released by Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City shows that more parents would find it “very important” to seek medical care for a child with diabetes symptoms, asthma or a learning disability than a weight problem. Survey authors say parents need help connecting the dots between having an overweight child and what their future health consequences may be. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/841525/childhood-obesity-survey-says-parents-arent-concerned Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Diseases & Illnesses Karen Hawthorne Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:58:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828799/fun-outdoor-activities-for-kid-friendly-fitness Celebrate Earth Week, Screen Free Week, and the warmer weather by getting your kids outside to play – and get some exercise. These five kid-friendly activities will not only connect your kids to nature, they will also improve your kids’ strength, agility, and cardiovascular fitness while reducing their risk of childhood obesity and weight-related chronic diseases. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828799/fun-outdoor-activities-for-kid-friendly-fitness Health & Wellness Children's Health Michele Borboa, MS Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:31:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/825731/5-exercises-you-can-do-with-your-kids 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 only will you physically benefit from these exercises, but it is a great way to bond and connect with your kids. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/825731/5-exercises-you-can-do-with-your-kids How-To Parenting How-to Kim Grundy Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:43:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/825727/5-exercises-kids-love 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 video games to computers, today's kids live a more sedentary life, so it is more important than ever to get kids off the couch and moving. From fun games to trampoline tricks and even yoga, check out these top 5 exercises that kids will love. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/825727/5-exercises-kids-love How-To Parenting How-to Kim Grundy Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821586/5-ways-to-get-your-family-exercising-all-year-long A common New Year's resolution for adults is to exercise more. However, with the alarming statistics on childhood obesity, parents are opting to make getting fit a resolution for the entire family. Looking for ways to exercise with your kids without resistance from the entire family? Discover how to get fit this year with these five ways to get your family exercising all year long. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821586/5-ways-to-get-your-family-exercising-all-year-long Parenting Age by Age Child Development & Health Michelle Maffei Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/820301/Dara-Torres-on-diet-fitness-and-healthy-living Dara Torres is one busy lady. She’s the fastest female swimmer in American history and has won a total of 12 Olympic medals . She’s also a mom, television commentator, print model and writer. Which got SheKnows.com to wondering: How does she do it all, plus maintain a healthy, balanced diet and active lifestyle? Here’s what we found out. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/820301/Dara-Torres-on-diet-fitness-and-healthy-living Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Sarah Kelsey Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:38:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816427/10-easy-ways-to-get-your-kids-active-1 Between video games, TV and the Internet, today’s parents may feel like the chips are stacked against them when trying to get their kids off the couch and moving. Kids need to be active to be healthy and to develop both physically and mentally. Fitness experts and parents share their top tips on raising healthy, active kids. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816427/10-easy-ways-to-get-your-kids-active-1 Parenting Age by Age Child Development & Health Kim Grundy Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:14:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/816382/6-ways-to-keep-students-healthy-1 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 bug going around, there are ways to help keep them well when going to school. Whether your children are heading off to daycare or college, these tips can help keep students healthy. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/816382/6-ways-to-keep-students-healthy-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Kori Ellis Sat, 01 May 2010 21:50:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/815164/the-skinny-mommies-and-fat-kids-phenomenon-1 Mothers work so hard during the year and rarely get the appreciation they deserve. Personally, I think that one day a year is not enough! At the same time, Mother’s Day is also a perfect opportunity for moms to examine their relationship with their kids and the way they raise them. I am especially aiming at a new trend I am seeing all around and I call it the Skinny Mommies - Fat Kids phenomenon. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/815164/the-skinny-mommies-and-fat-kids-phenomenon-1 Parenting Mom & Dad Barack Levin