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Improve parenting to reduce child obesity, conference told – CBC Manitoba

25 Oct 2006 at 3:01pm

Improve parenting to reduce child obesity, conference told
CBC Manitoba, Canada - 23 hours ago
…. "We've realized that what many of the parents are struggling with are basic parenting skills," said Dr. Gabriela Tymowski of the University of New Brunswick ….

Community Conversations: Parenting classes offered in SP – Annapolis Capital

25 Oct 2006 at 3:18pm

Community Conversations: Parenting classes offered in SP
Annapolis Capital, MD - 22 hours ago
By PAT HAUN, For The Capital. Parenting is the hardest job in the world. …. The Parenting Center at Anne Arundel Community College can help. ….

Program to teach families health tips, parenting skills (The Flint Journal)

26 Oct 2006 at 11:03am

It's a throwback to less complicated times: parents and kids eating dinner together and watching a movie or playing a game. Connexion and Asbury Church in Flint are working on an afterschool program, beginning 6-9 p.m. Friday, to steer families to spend time together.

Shared Parenting On News & Views (KXMA-TV Dickinson)

24 Oct 2006 at 4:02pm

The Shared Parenting Initiative (measure #3 on your ballots, North Dakotans) was debated on Joel Heitkamp?s News & Views radio program today.

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Below are some questions we hear a lot. In the upcoming months we will try to tackle some of these issues. We would be interested in hearing from people what are their questions on concerns. Just respond to this article or contact us.

So, what is the most common parenting question that parents ask and what is the common answer to it? To limit the most common question to one would be a very difficult job. As such, here is a compilation of the five most common and an amalgamation of the conventional wisdom that make up the most common answers. If you have a different opinion just respond to this post, we would love to hear from you. READ More on Some Common Parenting Questions

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The most commonly reported and studied types of child sleeping disorders are that of parasomnias, night terrors, somnambulism, nocturnal enuresis, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and narcolepsy. READ More on Types of Childrens Sleep Disorders

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by Karen Sibal
Having Fun While Getting Active
Since obesity often affects more than one family member, making healthy eating and regular exercise a family choice can improve the chances of succeeding at weight control in the long-term for the child or adolescent. Please make sure you consult with a medical professional before introducing any physical activities to make sure it is ok, especially if your child has health issues. There are many ways for families to get moving. Here are just a few ideas to get you started:READ More on Child Obesity – Strategies To Get Your Child Active

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by Karen Sibal

It was at my daughter’s 8th birthday party – a pool party – when I really started noticing how overweight some kids are becoming nowadays. There was this one little girl who consumed so much cake and pizza – enough to sustain both of my children for lunch and dinner. Then there was another chubby little girl, clearly huffing and puffing, trying her best to keep up with the others who were just splashing around and having fun, doing nothing really strenuous at all.READ More on Child Obesity – Let's Get Moving!

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by Karen Sibal

Here are some other things parents can do to ensure their children maintain a healthy weight. READ More on Strategies for Managing Obesity in Children and Adolescents

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by Karen Sibal

Editorial comments: Parenting in todays world is tough, as busy parents in a fast paced society, we don't always spend the time with our kids and family that we should. Karens previous two articles, Family Time and Indoor Family Fun give ideas to help us make that most of that time. This last article in the series give us ideas on how to make the must of our outdoor time with our children. With child obesity on the raise, a topic for another article, getting outside and getting moving is perhaps more important than ever.  READ More on Parenting and Finding Quality Outdoor Time

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