10 Tips for Healthy Living
Parents control the food supply lines. Parents decide which foods to buy and when to serve them. Though kids may pester their parents for less nutritious foods, adults should be in charge when deciding which foods are regularly stocked in the house. Kids won’t go hungry. They’ll eat what’s available in the cupboard and fridge […]
Car Seat Basics
All children under the age of 2 years should be in a full, 5-point restraint car seat facing backwards. Even if your 18-month-old is tall and looks uncomfortable facing backwards, a rear-facing car seat is the absolute safest position for them in the car and they should remain rear-facing until 2 years of age. At […]
Rising Rates of Overweight and Obese Children
Today, about one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese. The prevalence of obesity in children more than tripled from 1971 to 2011. With good reason, childhood obesity is now the No. 1 health concern among parents in the United States, topping drug abuse and smoking. What does “overweight” and “obese” mean […]
Screen Time Recommendations
•For children younger than 18 months, avoid use of screen media other than video-chatting. Parents of children 18 to 24 months of age who want to introduce digital media should choose high-quality programming and watch it with their children to help them understand what they’re seeing. •For children ages 2 to 5 years, limit screen […]
Healthy Back to School Lunches
Going back to school and getting back into the routine of school can be a stressful time. Here are some ideas for packing easy, healthy lunches for your students. Lunch should include a fruit, vegetable, protein and whole grain to help kids stay alert and focused at school. Their lunch beverage should be either milk […]