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Good Kids, Bad Habits Charts and Checklists
More than 20 charts and checklists to make your life a little easier and your child's life a lot healthier.
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How can I get my kids to eat well, exercise, and live a healthy life?
Dangers Down Aisle 10 (09/03/2007)
Including your kids on grocery store outings is a great idea. Putting them in the cart isn't.
Set Playtime Free (08/27/2007)
Our kids live in a technology-rich era. Electronic media is everywhere, entertaining children as well as influencing their choices. But how can we keep YouTube and iPhones from taking over their lives?
New School Year, New Friends (08/20/2007)
One thing's for sure: When it comes to kids' self-esteem, friendships matter. It isn't important whether your child has a dozen friends or one treasured best friend.
Ready to Team Up? (08/13/2007)
Team sports are a classic way to get kids moving and may be more motivating than solitary activities . . . for some. But not all kids are ready and willing.
Vitamin Overload (08/06/2007)
Could your kids be getting too many vitamins? With the number of fortified foods and beverages on the market, it's possible.
Taking the Ouch out of Shots (07/30/2007)
Want to make your child's next round of shots less tearful? Doctors say distractions do the trick.
Head Off Eating Issues Early (07/23/2007)
What do picky eaters and fast eaters have in common?
The Trouble with Growth Charts (07/16/2007)
Growth charts can help track a child's physical development, but they aren't foolproof.
Taking the Earache out of Flying (07/09/2007)
Are you and your little ones flying the friendly skies any time soon?
The Truth About Sunscreen (07/02/2007)
Are you and your kids using sunscreen for the wrong reason?
Roll Safely into Summer (06/25/2007)
Are your kids attracted to the adrenaline rush of fast-paced, trick-filled skateboarding and skating?
Tune In to Dinner Time (06/18/2007)
Are SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer sabotaging your child's eating habits? If he or she is seeing too much of those characters, then perhaps so.
Know Your Kid's Numbers (06/11/2007)
Today's world encourages unhealthy habits, even in kids. The unfortunate consequence is that nearly half of all children are expected to be overweight by 2010.
Heading Off Homesickness (06/04/2007)
Help keep that troublesome spoiler homesickness from thwarting your kid's adventures away from home this summer.
Start Smile-Saving Early (05/28/2007)
Only about half of kids 1 to 5 years old have received preventive dental care.
5 Self-Esteem Boosters for Kids (05/21/2007)
An occasional bout of self-doubt is to be expected, and even has an upside -- it keeps a child from thinking she's invincible. But too much doubt leads to low self-esteem.
Best Pain Relief for Kids (05/14/2007)
When your child is hurting, do you know what to do?
Keeping School Real (05/07/2007)
Replace parent-on-autopilot questions like "How was school today?" with activities that connect your child's lessons to everyday life.
Probiotics and Antibiotics (04/30/2007)
Word on the playground -- and even among some doctors -- is that probiotics (what are these?) can prevent diarrhea in kids taking antibiotics.
Lessons in Sharing (04/23/2007)
After teaching your children to share their toys, their books, sometimes even their food, backpedal just a bit and put some limits on their generosity.
Play Hard, Get Smarter (04/16/2007)
If your child sweats after school, you may stay drier at report card time.
Finger Foods Are Fun (04/09/2007)
Being able to bring that tasty morsel straight to his mouth -- one oaty "O" or precious pea at a time -- is quite an accomplishment for a toddler.
"When You Were Just a Baby . . ." (04/02/2007)
Does your child ever ask what happened the day she was born, how Mom and Dad met, or about other family events from the past?
Homework Helper (03/26/2007)
Of course you want to help your children with their homework. But how much is too much? Where's the line between giving kids support and being a crutch?
Lunch on the Linoleum? (03/19/2007)
No one's floors are clean enough to eat off of, and once food hits the floor, it shouldn't go into your child's mouth.
Stumbling Blocks to an Active Life (03/12/2007)
Almost half of kids older than 12 aren't active enough, and over a third would flunk a fitness test. Consider what might be getting in the way of keeping your child moving.
Got All the Groups Covered? (03/05/2007)
Kids today get plenty of calories -- often more than enough. The trouble is, too few of these calories are coming from nutritionally sound sources.
When Good Kids Pick Up Bad Habits (02/26/2007)
Got a kid who's turning into a picky eater -- or a couch potato, video-game addict, or schoolwork slacker -- right before your eyes? Hoping it's just a phase?
How Safe Are Your Veggies? (02/19/2007)
Did the '06 outbreaks of E. coli infection caused by tainted spinach and leafy greens make you a little nervous about shopping for produce? Our advice: Let vigilance ease your fears.
Families That Play Together (2007-02-12)
If being physically active was all it took to keep tweens and teens happy and out of trouble, we'd be tempted to tether our kids to the treadmill. However, we'd have to hop on with them.
Petting-Zoo Precautions (2007-02-05)
Stroking the goat, feeling the lamb's wool, and ruffling the duckling's down is what a visit to the fair or petting zoo is all about. But the thrill of the feel has a dark side, too.
Teach Cybersafety (01/29/2007)
Nearly one in ten young users of the Internet report online harassment, a 50 percent increase since 2000. Now for the good news . . .
Food May Be Good Medicine (2007-01-22)
If you think your child has a cold coming on, make sure she doesn't miss any meals.
Winter Foods That Boost Kids' Health (01/15/2007)
Take advantage of seasonal vegetables to boost your child's potassium intake.
Fiber for Their Hearts (2007-01-08)
According to research, diets high in fiber from fruits and cereal grains appear to be especially protective against the development of heart disease. Serving your child a high fiber breakfast cereal -- one with at least 3 grams of fiber per serving -
Juice Up Their Smile (2007-01-01)
A favorite kid beverage could be a boon to your child's smile.
A Good Apple (2006-12-25)
Can't decide which apples to grab at the grocery? Research points to the Red Delicious variety.
Soup Up Their Defenses (2006-12-18)
Do things get hectic around your house sometimes? When they do, keep kids calm by serving some steaming bowls of vitamin C-rich vegetable soup.
Cancer-Fighting Combo (2006-12-11)
Want to make pizza night a little healthier for your family? Toss some chopped broccoli and sliced 'shrooms on it and you may turn it into a cancer-fighting pie.
Bag a Better Sandwich (12/04/2006)
You may want to pack peanut butter sandwiches rather than bologna or salami for your family's lunches.
Tone It Down with Tunes (2006-11-27)
Need help keeping your kids from getting too rambunctious this holiday season? Turn on some soothing tunes from time to time.
Catch a Chill (2006-11-20)
Feel like you're constantly reminding your kids to put on a coat or hat? Well, don't stop.
The Skinny on Veggie Dunking (2006-11-13)
Are your kids big fans of fresh veggies with dip? Be aware that fat-free dressing may NOT be the most nutritious choice for dipping.
Snack Patrol (2006-11-06)
Kids feeling famished? Keep their taste buds from tricking them into overindulging by steering them away from sweet or salty snacks.
Sleep Skills (10/30/2006)
Is your child getting ready to take her first steps? Learning how to color, draw, or write her name? Or is she trying to master a new tumbling move, golf swing, or tennis serve?
Oats and Oranges (2006-10-23)
If oatmeal is on your family's breakfast menu, be sure to pour your child a glass of OJ to go along with it. This combo will help keep her arteries clear for years to come.
Mind Their Fats (2006-10-16)
The right kinds of dietary fat may help improve your child's memory and brain function.
Wipe Away Sniffles (2006-10-09)
Want to keep your kids' runny noses to a minimum? Taking care of chronic dampness and moisture problems in your home could help.
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