[caption id="attachment_1185" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Children mimic your behaviors!"][/caption] Contrary to popular belief, children hear what you say and see what you do.  Your behaviors and comments can leave a lasting impression. ...

I am not  a fan of diets.  They don't work.  Especially with kids. Many adults argue that a calorie-restricted diet is just the nudge they need to launch their new eating habits and the resulting weight loss they desire. But for kids, restrictive...

"Don't worry, he'll grow out of it." How many times have parents heard this classic line?  Friends, grandparents, teachers, and pediatricians use this solution for parents who are concerned with a multitude of childhood behaviors.  My child is...

Why Weight? If you have read this 12 part series, you are well aware that there are many things to think about in regards to children and their weight.  Activity level, food selection, hunger response and management, and feeding techniques are just some...

They say bad habits start young… We have discussed many of the practices and behaviors that can contribute to childhood obesity already, from too much soda consumption and not enough fruits and veggies to portion distortion and excess screen time. ...

Children love to move.  And need to move.  And let’s face it, kids need lots of physical activity to maintain good health and a body weight that is right for them, along with plenty of healthy food options.  Lack of daily physical activity is a...

No doubt most parents have savvy school-aged children who are able to navigate the web, program their iPhone, and operate the family plasma TV.  It is certainly true that we live in a technological world, and this is obvious in our children.  With the...

We’ve all heard the saying, “you are what you eat.”  Is your child the proportions of his/her portions?  Research shows that increased portion sizes may be associated with childhood obesity because calorie intake also increases.  In fact, 40...

Sugar baby.  Honey child.  Are these sweet-nothings turning into a bitter reality for your child?  No doubt the presence and regularity of sugar in a child's diet has an influence on their health and weight.  For Part 3 of the Why Weight? series,...

Why Weight? to think about the impact of convenience foods on your child's health?  Convenience foods have been around since WWII, when foods were prepared for soldiers at war, to be easily consumed with minimal preparation on the battlefield--simply...