Greater Media Use Found Among Minority Kids: Black and other minority children in the United States spend far more time than white children watching TV and videos, listening to music, using computers and playing video games, new research shows. (HealthDay) Mental Illness Leading Cause of Disability in Youth: Mental health problems ...

Pediatricians: No Energy Drinks For Kids; Greatly Limit Use of Sports Drinks: Most children and adolescents do not need sports drinks according to a clinical report published in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The report also finds that energy drinks are never appropriate for children or ...

Dear Mr. Dad: I'm concerned about my 12-year-old son. He’s been putting on a lot of weight lately and I’m worried that he’s going to develop some serious health problems. I've tried to interest him in doing more physical activity, but i...

I wrote this poem today. It talks of really in-depth stuff, like addiction, and how it can ruin your life. Also, FAT PEOPLE.   Oranges are hard to peel And squirt you in the eye Bananas bruise quite easily And onions make me cry.   Cucumbers are a funny shape ...

Just because a guy decides to eat healthy, doesn't mean there is anything wrong with him. In fact there is everything right about guys eating better. No related posts.

Dear Mr. Dad: My husband and I are planning to get pregnant in about a year. We hear a lot about what to do, health wise, during the pregnancy itself. But what about before? Are there things I should be doing to get my body ready? And are there things ...

For Many Couples, Toll Of Miscarriage Lingers “…as the months wore on, he became frustrated at what seemed to be her inability to get over it.” (HealthDay) More Breastfeeding Could Save U.S. Billions: Study What are the cons of breastfeeding? Are there any? (Reuters) Friends With Different Parenting Styles Add parenting styles ...

For a visual image of what our schools and families are feeding kids, take a gander at Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. The well-known British chef goes to Huntington, West Virginia, a town considered the most obese in the country and tries to single-handedly fix their dietary habits. I realize the ...

For a visual image of what our schools and families are feeding kids, take a gander at Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution. The well-known British chef goes to Huntington, West Virginia, a town considered the most obese in the country and tries to single-handedly fix their dietary habits. I realize the ...

This year, I decided to make all my kids’ lunches for school. After being appalled by the choices offered to Seth last year, I decided it was better to give my kids a homemade peanut butter and jelly sandwich than to spend money on the endless junk food offered by ...