When kids grow up: parenting advice from Care and Feeding.

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Doctors dealing with childhood obesity are getting trained in empathy at schools

NPR

Doctors dealing with childhood obesity are getting trained in empathy at schools Pediatricians historically have not had much instruction on how to deal with childhood obesity. CARDOZA: Health care professionals report they don't feel competent or comfortable discussing weight with their patients, so some don't bring up the issue at all. CARDOZA: Apart from medical conditions like diabetes and sleep …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

These Common Phrases Are Actually Fat-Shaming

Huff Post

Carol Yepes via Getty Images Referring to certain foods as "bad" or saying that you "feel fat" are just two examples of common fat-shaming words in our society. A cheat day is “the idea that there’s a universally right way to eat and you can have a special day to be ‘bad,’” Osborn said. ‘At least you’ll be skinny after …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

I Don’t Want My Ex-Wife’s Trashy Ways to Rub Off On My Daughter

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. My daughter has recently gained weight, and I think it’s from a bad food environment at her mom’s house. You worry that your daughter’s weight gain is due to “a bad food environment,” but it sounds to me as if her mom has helped her embrace a healthy family activity and she’s …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Obese kids could be prone to heart attacks: Warning signs every parent must know, simple steps to prevent it

Hindustan Times

Childhood obesity is on the rise where any child whose body mass index is significantly higher than other children of his age and gender, is called obese. From junk food to healthy habits: A doctor’s guide to fighting childhood obesity Hidden dangers of childhood obesity: In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Abhishek Chopra, Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician at Cloudnine …

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1 month ago

My Daughter Has an “Unconventional” Marriage. I Don’t Understand How She Could Accept This.

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. I have a 4-year-old grandson, “Adam,” and two years ago, Noelle gave birth to “Daniel.” The whole “family” visits frequently, and I’m ashamed to admit it, but I am always excited about seeing Adam, but not Daniel. But I’ll also confess that I’ve never really reconciled myself to their tripod arrangement, or …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Parenting advice: My teenage niece’s bullying of my kid has finally gone too far.

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. The final straw happened when Erin tried to take my daughter’s Switch, and they got physical. Let your husband and your in-laws know that you aren’t changing your mind and Erin isn’t welcome until there is proof that her behavior has changed for the better. Talk with your daughter about your in-laws’ …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Is My Friend Body Shaming Toddlers?

Slate

On this episode: Jamilah, Elizabeth and Zak help a listener who’s wondering why her friend is body shaming her own toddler so intensely — not to mention our listener’s kid, too — and what to do about it. We’ll also debrief with a round of parenting Triumphs & Fails — and we’ll share an update on the tricky question we …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

My Niece is Making a Huge Mistake with Her Child. I Fear the Consequences of Not Speaking Up.

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. And her mother said “this is all the child will eat!.” I’m concerned this is part of a pattern: my sister has told me other things about the situation with this child— no discipline, and no potty training. It doesn’t sound to me like you’re close enough to your niece to be …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

My Five Year Old Has Taken to Screaming a Concerning Phrase in Public

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Dear Care and Feeding, Over the last few years, I’ve had ongoing conversations with my kids about personal boundaries and appropriate touching. Like, if my hand lightly grazes her butt while I’m trying to help her into her bathing suit, she yells, “Mama, you touched my private part!” Another time, her cousin …

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5 months ago

Addressing issues in families more effective in reducing childhood obesity: study

NL Times

A different approach to childhood obesity can save municipalities, health services, and insurers 2,300 euros per child in annual healthcare costs, according to a study by the VitaValley Foundation on behalf of JOGG, a social organization committed to healthy youth. The “Children to a Healthy Weight Approach” focuses on addressing issues in the child’s life and family instead of only …

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7 months ago

Kids at table: How to make your kids eat their meals without fuss

India Today

Children are often fussy eaters, so parents must come up with unique and interesting ways to encourage them to complete their meals. It is true that children's preferences for different foods might fluctuate; one day they may enjoy something, and the next they may choose something different. Ensuring proper child nutrition is an ongoing effort that requires you to continue …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Children glued to their phones at meal time face obesity risk

The Telegraph

Presenting their findings at the European Congress on Obesity in Venice, they said the data were likely to be an underestimate, with many parents potentially not admitting to letting their children use screens. “But parents need to know that screen time during meal times is a really big problem.” ‘This is a disgrace’ Tam Fry, chairman of the Child Growth …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Child nutrition: Remember these 5 vital healthy eating tips for children

Hindustan Times

Child nutrition: Remember these 5 vital healthy eating tips for children Health expert suggests parents to focus on the nutrition of their children with these foolproof tips for healthy eating.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout In today's fast-paced world, a large number of children and families lead hectic lives that make it challenging to enjoy …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Is your child a picky eater or could they have an eating disorder?

The Independent

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

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10 months ago

Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters

Salon

Weight loss is one of the most common health and appearance-related goals. We are a developmental psychologist and a social psychologist who together wrote a forthcoming book, "Beyond Body Positive: A Mother's Evidence-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image." In particular, for women who are mothers or who have other girls in their lives, these behaviors affect …

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10 months ago

5 Subtle Warning Signs Your Child Is Struggling With Body Image

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Do you remember your child’s delight when they discovered the baby in the mirror, that uncomplicated joy in recognizing their own reflection? Social media may not be the cause of a child’s negative body image, but it’s likely to exacerbate any insecurities already brewing. If your child’s body “does not match the cultural ideal, then this can …

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1 year, 3 months ago

43 lakh children below the age of five identified as obese or overweight: official data

The Hindu

More than 43 lakh children in the 0-5 age group were identified as obese or overweight last month, accounting for around 6% of the total children surveyed at Anganwadi centres across the country, according to official data. Out of the 7,24,56,458 children “measured” in the 0-5 years age category, approximately 6% or 43,47,387 children, were classified as obese or overweight, …

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1 year, 4 months ago

World Breastfeeding Week: If it’s about my child, nobody’s opinion on feeding in public matters, says Neha Marda

Hindustan Times

While there has always been stigma attached to breastfeeding in public spaces, new mum Neha Marda tells us that she does not give importance to anyone’s opinion or judgements when it comes to her child’s well-being. If it’s about my child, nobody’s judgement matters to me.” The 35-year-old, who embraced motherhood after 11 years of being married to Patna- based …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Child Obesity: 5 Tips For Parents To Nurture Children In A Junk Food-Free Lifestyle

News 18

Every little milestone your child reaches makes you happy and joyful when you are a parent. Since children’s formative years are so crucial to determining how they will spend their lives, parenting is frequently difficult and requires a lot of work and responsibility, especially for new parents. Making sure children consume wholesome, nutrient-rich meals that promote growth is one of …

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1 year, 6 months ago

6 Things Thin Parents Of Fat Kids Need To Understand

Huff Post

mrs via Getty Images You may have spent your whole life hoping you don’t “look fat” in photos or items of clothing, but if you’re someone who can walk into any clothing store assuming that they’ll carry your size, then you’re benefiting from thin privilege every day. Virginia Sole-Smith, author of “Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture,” …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Lifesaving or stigmatizing? Parents wrestle with obesity treatment options for kids

NPR

Parents wrestle with obesity treatment options for kids Enlarge this image Janice Chang for NPR Janice Chang for NPR Two mothers — Jen McLellan in Albuquerque, N.M., and Grace, of Bethesda, Md. McLellan says doctors often push diets and drugs to achieve cosmetic fixes, not to solve actual medical problems — she herself didn't face health issues related to her …

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1 year, 7 months ago

The mum ‘snack shamed’ by her child’s nursery did nothing wrong – we’re all just trying to survive, here

The Independent

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Peavey says she had no idea …

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1 year, 7 months ago

How to talk to kids about weight and healthy eating

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1 year, 8 months ago

These Common Phrases Are Actually Fat-Shaming

Huff Post

Carol Yepes via Getty Images Referring to certain foods as "bad" or saying that you "feel fat" are just two examples of common fat-shaming words in our society. A cheat day is “the idea that there’s a universally right way to eat and you can have a special day to be ‘bad,’” Osborn said. ‘At least you’ll be skinny after …

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1 year, 9 months ago

'We've been worshipping the abnormally thin': AMANDA PLATELL shares her 'epiphany' about fat-shaming

Daily Mail

My fat-shaming epiphany occurred earlier this week as I gazed at a picture of the actress Jennifer Coolidge. Women like Jennifer Coolidge are glorious' Plus-sized model Ashley Graham turned heads as she strolled down the runway for Dolce & Gabbana during Milan Fashion Week ‘Fat is not fabulous,’ I wrote in one of my columns. But fatties lack the willpower …

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1 year, 9 months ago

I Thought My Kid Was A Picky Eater. Then A Therapist Had An Idea That Changed Everything.

Huff Post

"Even though my husband and I knew there was a problem, we didn’t know what the problem was," the author writes. Asked what her greatest fear was, she always answered, “new foods.” Now, at age 14, my daughter is a first-degree black belt in karate who can break boards and spars with boys larger than her. “In weekly sessions with …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Why I don't talk about calories in front of my kids

ABC

When Melanie Walden talks about food with her five-year-old daughter, she's careful not to discuss calories or body size. "A parent counting calories in front of their child might lead to a child being preoccupied with food, calories, and weight," adds Dr Stephanie Damiano, Melbourne-based manager of Butterfly Body Bright at Butterfly Foundation. As well as avoiding criticism of your …

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54 years, 11 months ago

My Daughter Has Great Friends. But I’ve Totally Had It With One of Their Moms.

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. We think it’s important that our kids learn from conflict, and as long as it’s within the realm of normal 10-year-old-conflict, we’d strongly prefer not to get involved. — Stuck in Seattle Dear Stuck in Seattle: While I understand Barbara’s impulse to protect her daughter from pain, healthy conflict is a part …

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1 year, 11 months ago

My Mother-in-Law Just Did Some Serious Damage to My Daughter’s Confidence

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. You could say something like, “Sera told me that she doesn’t feel comfortable seeing you based on what you said to her. I once ended a visit to grandma’s house early when I heard my own mother describe the girls as “the pretty one” and “the smart one,” and frankly lost it. …

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2 years ago

Tips to Encourage Your Children for Healthy Lifestyle Habits

News 18

Having a healthy and disciplined lifestyle is very important for children, especially when they are at their developing stage. Parents and other caregivers can ensure these healthy lifestyle habits by guiding the children and restricting them on necessary terms, as they play the most crucial role in shaping a kid’s eating habits. To develop healthy lifestyle habits, start with what …

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2 years ago

Childhood Obesity: Tips to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight

News 18

During winter it’s natural for children to gain some extra weight due to less activity, staying indoors, eating junk food, and having fewer active hours. Dr Sukrit Kumar, Director Medical Loop and Dr. Omesh Khurana Member of CLIRNET Community share ways to prevent obesity in kids in winters: Staying physically active is the best way to fight those extra kilos. …

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2 years, 1 month ago

9 Things You Should Never Say To Kids At Mealtime

Huff Post

PeopleImages via Getty Images There are some things you should avoid saying to your kids at the table. “Finish your broccoli, then you can have dessert.” Bargains like these, which therapist Alissa Rumsey, author of Unapologetic Eating, refers to as “food negotiations,” are meant to encourage kids to eat healthy foods. “French fries will make us fat/are bad for us.” …

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2 years, 1 month ago

World Diabetes Day 2022: Parenting tips on portion control, mindful eating to avoid diabetes in teenagers

Hindustan Times

Teenagers are inclined to eat whatever they find delicious and convenient where they do not spare time on their food habits and what they eat and how much they eat but in today’s world, where diabetes is becoming a menace across all age categories, it is advisable to keep a close watch on the food habits from a very early …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Tips to Promote Self-feeding in Your Toddler; Third Point is Too Important

News 18

One of the primary steps towards growing for your toddler is self-feeding. Self-feeding aids in your child’s development of fine-motor abilities that will be useful when they begin school and try their hand with crayons, among other things. Here’s a quick guide on how to start training your little one to feed himself or herself: Top Showsha Video Teach to …

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2 years, 3 months ago

National Nutrition Week 2022: Nutrition tips for children to maintain their health

Firstpost

Children are always the focus of the household for obvious reasons, right? Another important aspect while we talk of healthy eating habits in children would be to cut down their junk and processed food intake. In the age of online food ordering apps playing their best marketing tricks and television fuelling the fire with the most attractive Apart from a …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Understanding fussy eating habits of kids: Expert shares inputs

Hindustan Times

Fussy eating habits in kids are common. Speaking to HT Lifestyle, Dr. Ganesh Kadhe, Associate Director Medical and Scientific Affairs, Abbott’s Nutrition business said, "Dealing with a child’s fussy eating habits can be challenging but try not to get frustrated as this is typical behaviour of most toddlers. Just make healthy food choices available and know that, with time, your …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Cool aunt bad influence: parenting advice from Care and Feeding.

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. —Not Cool Dear Not Cool, Since it doesn’t sound like you want to cut Cool Aunt out entirely, your best bet is to use this as a learning opportunity for your daughter. Is there something else I could have done to advocate for my daughter?” Dear Care and Feeding, I’m looking for …

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2 years, 8 months ago

If You Think Your Child Likes to Eat Alone, You’re Wrong. Kids Who Eat with Family are Happier

News 18

There are many social and emotional factors that contribute to childhood obesity. This can include several factors like the stability of their parents’ marriage, whether the child has adequate friends, how involved their parents are depending on their work commitments, etc. Parenting is an important factor in the obesity epidemic; a parent’s willingness to experiment with healthy options could make …

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2 years, 9 months ago

The Biggest Challenges Of Feeding Kids, And Tips To Make Life Easier

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING “You don’t know how hard it is to deal with a child who just won’t eat,” my friend Sean has said to me repeatedly. “Babies handle texture really well when given real food to gnaw away at,” O’Shea said. “By allowing them to eat what their body is telling them and not trumping that by getting something …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Being a fat mother doesn't necessarily mean your children will be overweight too, scientists say

Daily Mail

Being born to an overweight mother is not an excuse for being fat in your teens, a study suggests. One leading theory was that mothers with excess bodyfat during pregnancy were more likely to have children who grow up to be overweight. In the US about one in five children are either overweight or obese. Children had their BMI — …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Mum left outraged after her mother-in-law 'fat-shamed' her 19-month-old toddler

Daily Mail

A furious mum has sought advice online after her mother-in-law repeatedly 'fat-shamed' her 19-month-old toddler. Detailing the situation on parenting platform Mumsnet, the angered woman claims her mother-in-law commented on her son's weight for two weeks even though he's not overweight. Online she wrote: 'To ask my mother-in-law to stop making fat comments around my son?' A furious mum has …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Improving diet before and during pregnancy can reduce childhood obesity – study

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Helping women to eat healthily before and during pregnancy would …

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3 years, 2 months ago

You won't believe the problem kindergarten teacher had with child's food

Daily Mail

A mum has been left speechless after teachers told her to 'simplify' her daughter's lunches because other children were growing jealous of the tasty selection. The mum shared a post showing off her lunches online explaining her daughter, who is in kindergarten, is sent to school with leftovers, vegetables, fruit and yoghurt. A mum has been left speechless after teachers …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Mum furious after her daughter's food is criticised by the school health nurse

Daily Mail

A mum has been left furious after a school nurse called her four-year-old daughter overweight and told her to pack healthier options in her lunchbox. The mum shared a picture of her daughter's school lunch which included a sugar-free yoghurt, home-made sausage rolls, vegetable sticks, chopped fruit, cheese and Ritz biscuits. A mum has been left furious after a school …

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3 years, 6 months ago

How to fix your toddler’s fussy eating habits

Live Mint

“Please don’t be that mum who doesn’t give their kid birthday cake at a party,” Shilarna Vaze recently called out on Instagram. “That’s just mean!” There’s much truth to what she says in her recent video, asking why we demonise sugar, especially when it comes to giving our kids a sweet treat. Whilst I am quick to order raw unprocessed …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Being Fat Is Not A Moral Failure. Here's How To Teach Your Kids That.

Huff Post

Getty Images Here's how therapists say you can teach your kids that “fat” isn’t a bad word and that weight fluctuation throughout life is entirely normal. “Though it was never explicitly stated that my body was a problem or that I should do something to change my body, I internalized the message that being OK with my body was not …

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4 years ago

Chrissy Teigen reflects on ‘shame’ over breastfeeding struggles: ‘Normalise formula’

The Independent

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54 years, 11 months ago

Faith and family: parenting advice from Care and Feeding.

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Now my sister has told me that our parents have told her that if our son ever asks them about religion, they’ll “tell him the truth,” including the fact that my husband is going to hell, if they’re directly asked. I’ve told the story before in this column—of the meltdown she had …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Daughter’s friends are racist: parenting advice from Care and Feeding.

Slate

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. This sucks for your daughter, but the refusal of White families to suffer the discomfort of staying distant from racist neighbors and relatives is part of the reason racism isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. She has not even tried to talk to me since the party, and I fear my son is …

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