Today’s Parent

There are various treatments that are available for childhood obesity; the suitable treatment will depend on the child’s age, weight, and medical condition. Usually though, the treatment will need to include changes in his diet and changes in the level of his physical activity. In extreme cases though, the treatment may need to include surgery […]

All parents are concerned about their child’s health and this is particularly true if the child is overweight. It is important to realize that all children will gain weight when they are becoming older so it is essential to support this growth with proper nutrition. However, some parents don’t realize until it’s too late that […]

Every year, more and more children are being diagnosed with health problems related to high cholesterol. A lot of children are now obese or overweight; and if your child loves to eat a lot of cholesterol and fat, chance are, he will experience healthy problems as well.
In order to avoid conditions such as high blood […]

Teens are at the stage wherein they will experience dramatic growth spurt. This growth will not only involve physical growth but emotional and mental growth as well. Their busier schedules and demanding academic lifestyle will all require them to have a different eating habit compared to when they were still children. It is important for […]

Physical activities undeniably have a lot of health benefits for a new mother. It helps the heart, muscles, and lungs become healthier and stronger. You will develop more stamina and have more energy from exercising regularly. Regular exercise also controls stress and releases a hormone called endorphin; this hormone makes you feel good about yourself.
But […]

It is not enough for parents to watch his child study his lessons and hope that he’ll pass. Parents today should take a more proactive role in helping his child pass his school examination. This is because helping a child with his schoolwork will not only help him get good grades; it will also develop […]

If you have a picky eater, mealtime can make you feel like you want to pull your hair out. It is very frustrating for parents to watch their child only fiddle with their food at dinner or not even touch it, claiming they “don’t like it.” Then what happens? Thirty minutes later guess who […]