The Role Model In You – Lauren Schmitt, Registered Dietitian

As part of my new web series, The Role Model In You, here is my most recent interview. The Role Model In You series discusses how individuals were influenced as…

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Guest Post – Jan Welborn-Nichols, From Chubby Childhood to Food Detective

Here’s how I remember it. I was in the sixth grade. It was get-weighed-day in health class. No big deal, right? Wrong. It’s a very big deal when you’re overweight…

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What Causes Childhood Obesity? – Part 40

As many of my regular viewers to this web blog know, there are many factors contributing to childhood obesity. I post daily here about it, whether news print articles, opinions,…

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Guest Post – Dr. Charles Price, Hip Dysplasia

What is hip dysplasia? Although many parents are not aware, hip dysplasia is the most common condition among newborns. It occurs when the bones of the hip joint are not…

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What Causes Childhood Obesity? – Part 38

As many of my regular viewers to this web blog know, there are many factors contributing to childhood obesity. I post daily here about it, whether news print articles, opinions,…

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Guest Post – Dr. Isaac Eliaz, Healthy Tips For Children

Webmaster note: Parents often ask for simple tips to help their children maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Isaac Eliaz offers 8 great suggestions. 1) Help them exercise. This recommendation remains…

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Guest Post – Cammi Balleck, 3 Rules For Feeding Your Kids

Trying to be the best parent for your children is a tough job and feeding them properly can make it even more challenging. It is true, garbage in garbage out….

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What Causes Childhood Obesity? – Part 37

As many of my regular viewers to this web blog know, there are many factors contributing to childhood obesity. I post daily here about it, whether news print articles, opinions,…

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Guest Post – Karen R. Koenig, Model Self-Care For Your Children

Parents want their children to grow up and take great care of themselves, so they make sure their kids have umbrellas on rainy days and get to the dentist for…

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Guest Post – Marty Beene, Cross Country For Teenagers

Teenagers. You can’t live with ’em,… but you have to, and you probably actually want to! A child’s teenage years can be some of the most difficult. With their developing…

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