Ballet Dancing: Old-Fashioned or Great Way to Prevent Childhood Obesity?
We’re trying to decide if ballet dancing is too old-fashioned or if it’s just a really great way to prevent childhood obesity. Check out our thoughts and tell us what you think! My daughter has been...
View ArticleHealthy Easter Basket Ideas for Boys
While Easter is traditionally thought of as a time to load baskets full of candy, we prefer a healthier approach. After all, too much candy contributes to childhood obesity, something we are passionate...
View ArticleChildhood Obesity: Are You One of the Parents in Denial?
Childhood obesity is on the rise, but do parents notice? They don’t seem to be concerned, and many are in denial. According to a recent study at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, half of all parents...
View ArticleFirst Lady is Kicking Childhood Obesity Program into High Gear
Just about every First Lady throughout at least recent history came into the White House with a cause. For Michelle Obama, that cause is fighting childhood obesity. As major advocates for prevention...
View ArticleGet the Facts Up Front and Make Healthy Meal Choices for Your Family...
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Facts Up Front program. We at OurFamilyWorld are passionate about preventing childhood obesity and empowering parents to make better food...
View ArticleHigh Cholesterol in Kids Not Just Caused by Childhood Obesity
Surprisingly, it turns out that even though childhood obesity is the biggest risk faster, many kids have high cholesterol, even if they are at a healthy weight. A study out of Texas found that one out...
View ArticleDoes Childhood Obesity Cause Asthma?
We’re talking about a new question that has been brought up in the medical community: does childhood obesity cause asthma? In recent years the rise in childhood obesity has led to various medical...
View ArticleDo siblings really influence each others health and weight?
Childhood Obesity & The Sibling Effect is a whole new concept to many. As we approach the battle of the bulge, we must look at the fact that our children are effected by our own weight, as well as...
View ArticleTaxing Sweets: A Good Way To Prevent Childhood Obesity Or Overstepping Bounds?
We have talked before about our concerns regarding childhood obesity, and now we are approaching the concept of Taxing Sweets: A Good Way To Prevent Childhood Obesity Or Overstepping Bounds? Despite...
View ArticleEating Dinner Together Prevents Childhood Obesity
As parents we want to give our kids the best and healthiest life, and recent studies have shown that Eating Dinner Together Prevents Childhood Obesity. While parents shouldn’t feel pressured to create...
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