A new study by the journal JAMA Pediatrics found that when it comes to adolescents, especially those who are overweight or obese, even talking about diets and weight loss is a counterproductive strategy. Mothers and fathers who engaged in weight-related conversations had adolescents who were more likely to diet, use unhealthy weight-control behaviors, and engage in […]
Read More »For parents of overweight kids
June 25, 2013 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
On parents’ physical fitness
June 18, 2013 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
A new study has found that while teens with normal weight parents tended to be more fit, having physically active parents didn’t affect teens’ level of fitness. http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/parents-physical-activity-unlikely-to-influence-teen-fitness-113061700150_1.html
Read More »On sibling bullying
June 18, 2013 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A new study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics is a reminder that bullying also happens at home, between brothers and sisters. And, as with peer bullying, sibling bullying is also harmful to a child or teenager’s mental health. http://www.nbcnews.com/health/parents-dont-ignore-sibling-bullying-study-warns-6C10327300
Read More »Offline
June 13, 2013 | Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
Job finder
June 12, 2013 | For teens | Click on title to comment!
