Inconsistency rules the day, so don't get flustered. Your child may be less hungry some days because she was less active the day before. She may have seen another child eating something that you'd never think of feeding her for dinner, such as a jam doughnut. Take heart: When childre...
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A study led by the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) and Fundación SHE, supported by "la Caixa" Foundation, demonstrates that teaching healthy habits through classroom activities helps to prevent the accumulation of abdominal fat during the first school years. The study, publ...
Remember, self-care for parents is essential, not selfish. Taking a moment for meditation, reading, or connecting with friends helps you stay present and engaged with your family. Building a Healthy Sleep Routine Adequate sleep is crucial for overall health, supporting better concentration, mood,...
Parent-reported data indicated children consumed less sugar-sweetened beverages (−2.0 ounces per day; 95% CI: −3.8 to −0.2) and were more likely to participate in organised sports and physical activities (0.20 sports or activities per year; 95% CI: 0.06–0.33) at the two year ...
Offer kids snacks a few hours after meal times and at least 1 or 2 hours before the next meal. School-age children should always have the option for an after-school snack. If your child does after-school activities, make sure to pack them something yummy and healthy....
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The questions assessing MVPA were worded as follows: “On a normal weekday, how much time does your child spend doing physical activity that causes their heart to beat faster and sometimes makes them out of breath? Think back over the past month”. A weighted average of time spent in MVPA...
Not getting enough sleep has been associated with weight gain and obesity, increased blood pressure and insulin resistance among youth, he said, and sleep also is linked to how the immune system works. The American Heart Association considers sleep to be one of eight essential elements for heart...
Participants also suggested providing practical activities for children and/or parents during the conversations that aligned with the conversation topics for each session, to keep the children busy and parents engaged. Tailoring to meet playgroup needs Some participants suggested splitting the program by ...