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10 Basic Principles for Greener and Healthier Family Meals

February 4, 2012

We’ve been discussing healthy food and lifestyle choices this year and now it’s time to put some of this knowledge into action. If you need (or want) to make your meals greener and healthier for the long haul, here are some easy ways your entire family can make it happen. 1. Know your strengths and weaknesses Sit [...]

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How to cut screen time and get your kids outside

January 26, 2012

I recently wrote, 50 things I did outside as a kid that didn’t kill me, a post that got me thinking about how come I did all this cool stuff outside, but kids today don’t. I think it’s due to two major issues – screens and parent comfort with the outside world. Kids are glued, [...]

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Is it safe to let your kids play outside alone?

January 23, 2012

As I noted in that 50 things I did outside as a kid that didn’t kill me post, plenty of parents today are too scared to allow their kids any freedom when it comes to outside play. In fact, the Kids Fighting Chance website notes that a recent study of parents’ worries by pediatricians at the Mayo Clinic in [...]

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Healthy Kid Meal Fail – Excess Toppings and Sauces

January 22, 2012

If you’re trying to cook healthier and serve your kids the correct food portions, something to watch out for are toppings, sauces and other add-ons. Excessive toppings and sauces can turn an average healthy meal into a nightmare meal. In many cases, parents allow their kids to dish up their own sauces and toppings, without [...]

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Encourage healthy lifestyle habits with the bare minimum

January 21, 2012

As a parent, your child’s health is your responsibility. As such, it’s your job to encourage healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Of course, you can do a lot of good in this area, but at the very least try to make sure you do the following… Know your child’s weight If you can’t tell me [...]

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50 things I did outside as a kid that didn’t kill me

January 20, 2012

Kids are pretty darn sheltered these days. On Facebook I once posed the question to some parents, “At what age is it safe to let kids play alone outside?” The answers I got freaked me out. Parents posted stuff like, “14, 18 years of age” or “Never.” Very few parents said they allowed their kids [...]

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Confessions of a chubster – a fresh first-hand take on weight issues in America

January 17, 2012

In case you missed it, my big goal series this year is “A healthy 2012 means childhood obesity in America shouldn’t be taboo.” I’m serious about this issue. Weight, exercise, calories and getting healthy as it relates to kids shouldn’t be taboo. At all. Still, seeing as how all of these same issues are, as [...]

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Fail tactics when trying to raise healthy kids

January 10, 2012

When it comes to planning healthy meals, exercise and an overall healthy life for your child, there are many pitfalls you may fall into. I’m pretty sure all parents are guilty of one pitfall or another (even me) but it’s best to try and limit said pitfalls if you want to raise a healthy kid. [...]

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My Super Awesome Will-Not-Fail Plan to Eliminate Food Packaging

January 8, 2012

As I mentioned in a previous post, my major New Year’s goal is to limit some of the excess food packaging that comes into my house. My foolproof super hopeful plan! As noted, I’ve failed to reach my goal for four years or so. I’m pretty sure that I’ve been aiming too high, which is exactly the [...]

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How weight problems affect teens differently than younger kids

January 8, 2012

+ See the rest of the childhood obesity and healthy family lifestyles series. 18% of teens (kids ages 12-18) in the United States are obese. Many more (another 15%+) are overweight or on their way to becoming overweight. U.S. teens are more likely to be overweight than teens in 14 other industrialized countries. Signs your child is [...]

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