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2% Milk
... because of the childhood obesity rates going up so dramatically these days, it is recommended to switch from whole milk straight to skim, b/c kids after ...
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- I would say that whole milk probably is best. However, when I was a baby I couldn't digest milk-based formula and was given Isomil. My mom said she couldn't give me ...
- Hi Aleisha. I just spoke to my pediatrician the other day regarding this. My daughter will be 2 next week and we just now were able to switch her to 2%. She explain...
- My son is almost 4, and I still have him on whole milk. It's personal choice at this point, but I think after 2 would be ok for 2%. He still needs all the vitamins, an...
Leapster 2 or Nintendo DS for 4 Yr Old
I have never been a fan of video games because I believe that they are one of the contributors to childhood obesity. My husband and I have decided that if ...
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- My son has the DS and he loves it. We got it for him when he turned 5 and there are some great games for him to play. I even play it for time to time. You should ma...
- My son is 5 and will turn 6 in Feb. We were in the same situation because my son's leapster isn't working properly. He has had it for two years. We did get ours money ...
- Leapster for sure! It's got to cost less than the DS and it is much more age apropriate. My 11 yr old and I both have DS's and I have a 4 yr old. He wants to play i...
BreastFeeding
Breastfeeding is shown to reduce the incidence of diseases like diabetes, as well as reducing childhood obesity. Given that 1 in 3 kids born today will be ...
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- The American Academy of Pediatrics (a very, very conservative group of doctors) recommends that babies are breastfed at least one year, with breastmilk the only food g...
- do what's best for you. I'm a working mom and BF'ed until my son was 7.5 months old. At that point, my body shut down the 'milk factory' on its own. If you're feel...
- If it's working for you and your son, keep going until it isn't working! :)
Looking for Someone in Sacramento Area Hoping for Weight Loss Advice
$10 gets donated to the charity gofitkids.org to fight childhood obesity and then $25 gets put into a pot and whoever loses the most weight percentage wise ...
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- I used to work at LA Weight Loss and I agreed with their plan. They help coach you, council you and give you a plan that works. Just pretend like you have a soy alle...
- J. Hi, My name is A.. I am a part of a company that exist for 20 years. If person come to us we have to connect him to people who already have been helped with similar...
- Hi J.! I have been coaching weight loss challenges since January and having a blast at it!! Something about the group structure really works well. How the challenge...
Help with Sleep for 3 Month Old!
Early introduction of solids is linked to childhood obesity and diabetes. Not to mention their little systems aren't really ready to digest solid foods yet. ...
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- Hi! My son did the same thing around 3 months. At 3, and 6 months babies usually have growth spurts. They need more to eat and can become restless. I didn't go the...
- My daughter did the exact same thing when she was around 3.5 months old. For her I think it was a combo of a growth spurt and teething. Her second tooth just broke t...
- Hi J.. My son is currently about to turn 3 months old, and he has been on cereal since about 2-2 1/2 months. The reason being is because his Ped. told me to do so beca...
How Much Homework in the 5Th Grade??
You know all those stories about childhood obesity. Not to mention other countries that are beating us in the intelligence race because their school systems ...
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- Our principal told us that we should expect 10 minutes of homework per grade level. For example, K = 10 min, 1st = 20 min, 2nd = 30 min, 3rd = 40 min, 4th = 50 min, a...
- In my personal opinion, I would start to resent my parents if they pushed me into doing homework. I don't know how your stepson's attitude is already, but I know that...
- Hello- Every teacher is different so as long as your step son can achieve pretty good grades and he can read and do math, he'll probably be fine. Having him work on su...
Advice on Breastfeeding "On Demand"
I think the opinions of doctors vary so much and some are starting to worry too much about childhood obesity. I personally think that has to do with candy, ...
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- Your baby's interest in nursing is your best guide to what he needs, not your doctor's scale. Breastfed babies generally level out themselves and don't tend to be obes...
- My son is a big boy too (18.5 lbs) and I nurse on demand (he's 5 mos), and I find he nurses every 2-3 hours during the day and 3-4 hours at night. I can tell if he is...
- I think you should feed the baby when the baby is HUNGRY. If he is just fussy try another method. Also being a new mom you may not have known the difference. I have...
Making a Child Hungrey So They Eat What Is on Their Plate Method.
"I'll serve dessert to every child who eats a healthy meal" .... It's not abusive at all - condemning them to a life of obesity and heart disease via mac ...
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- Try the bit about just try one bite and you don't have to eat it if you don't like it, and put just a tiny bit on his plate of something you think he may refuse. If he...
- I don't think you've made a mistake at all. I had very picky eaters when my kids were little. My daughter went on an eggs and greenbeans only phase that lasted about...
- Having reared 5, I can tell you that this is only the FIRST power struggle you will encounter. He won't starve. He'll eat when he gets hungry enough. Children are mas...
Need Advice Re: Toddler Sleep Issues
Not getting enought sleep has been linked to childhood obesity, learning problems, also it helps their immune system to stay strong, and it makes them much ...
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- I have two boys spencer 3.5 and connor 1.5. I had the same issues with spencer. Honestly the fence works. But when your really tired I would just bring him to bed with...
- Hi L., Firstly let me tell you how I FEEL your pain!!! I have been going through similar issues with my son (who will be three Nov 3). Our family has recently been ...
- Hi L., I think your son doesn't need as much sleep anymore... Try cutting his nap short (40 min) or eliminating it. He will probably be cranky for a few days but wi...
Mothers Milk Tea
Every time I go to the MD they talk to me about what an epidemic childhood obesity is. I am accused of over feeding them. TRUTH I just have big kids. ...
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- K., They are pretty much the same thing. The Tea has other ingedients that will stimulate the milk glands. But, beware...full breast get heavy fast and leak. If the...
- I had the same problem...... i would recommend the Fenugreek & of course, breastfeeding more often will increase your supply!! Good luck & drink plenty of water! Stres...
- I had trouble producing enough breast milk with my last child, the lactation nurse at TG recommended I use mother's milk tea and for me it worked good. I was taking th...
