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Do you or the kids "brown bag" it?
Heads up re: keeping food safe! Did you know that perishable foods in these lunches are often...
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Staying healthy when eating out with the kids!
How do you do restaurants with your children? Is it a "special" event, order whatever you want? Or...
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update- my daughters bmi
My daughter has grown 2 inches, and her weight has stayed the same, so now her bmi has improved- she was...
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Unhealthy eating starts early - did yours?
If you've had to work on your own healthy eating, were you an unhealthy eater as a kid? Binge...
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Healthy Summer Activities!
How do you keep your kids active in the summer? Do they play sports? Swimming? Spend time outside? ...
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Structured vs Unstructured play
Ok, here is a question to shake things up. A couple of months ago I considered sending my 3 yr old dd to a...
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Do you enroll your Toddler/Preschooler in classes to boost their activity?
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Tonsillectomy
My 3 year old had his tonsils removed over a week ago. There have been no complications that i know of. He is...
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chorella growth factor
anyone know about chorella growth factor , supplements given to children to haste growth? Is this safe for...
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Can you kickstart a change in your preschooler?
My 5 year old son wanted ice-cream on the weekend. He had already had a cookie after lunch. So...
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healthy habits for a lifetime
Congrats on being a great role model! It sounds like you are doing some good things with...
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Great self esteem = Great self body image
Promoting good self esteem in kids should result in a good self body image. Complimenting and...
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Thank You Bethany!
Your answers on a variety of topics - from video games to strength and balance to conquering...
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Kids in the Kitchen
I was reading Chef Domenica Catelli's blog Tasty. Easy. Healthy. and got inspired to make her...
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Reality Shows About the Obese (Do Your Kids Watch?...
Fitness Expert Pamela Peeke posted a blog about obesity-related shows (e.g. Ruby , Biggest...
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FIT foods & activities! This week I.......
Friday again! Here's how I tried to keep my family healthy this week: Pretended to be bunnies and...
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Someone please help me help my daughter
Good afternoon! I have a daughter that just turned 13 and she is very overweight. Not only am I concerned...
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Do YOU have a good body image?
I found this article very interesting! A study explored how much time is spent starring at the...
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Welcome to the new FIT Kids Expert!
Welcome to Hansa Bhargava, MD, FAAP! Dr. Bhargava will be addressing discussions in our Raising...
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recipes
I have been looking for a new cook book that has healthy recipes that are kid friendly. I cant find any! All...
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Do Your Teens Play School Sports?
It's important for them to to stay in shape to avoid injury! Here's a blog post from Staying in...
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132 lb Three Year Old! (photo) Do You Have Advice...
I was shocked (and sad) when I saw this story about a 132 pound three-year-old toddler from...
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question about feeding 2 year old
My DH and I have both struggled with severe obesity for some time...DH since he was a child, and me since...
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Your Fit Family Score? Child's BMI? Check Out Our ...
Have you been to the new Raising Fit Kids Health Center ? There is lots and lots of information...
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Bethany, My Granddaughter has a Question
Hello Bethany, My granddaughter considers you a role model. She asked me to post her questions because she is...
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Bethany Question on Strength and Balance
You are such an inspiration to everyone with your bravery and dedication! I'm curious how surfing has...
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Question for Bethany
Wow you are so amazing. I have brought your story to both my sons attention. I worry about activity and...
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St. Patrick’s Day: What's Your Relationship with G...
A St. Patrick's Day post about Best and Worst Green Foods made me ponder green foods throughout...
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How did the time change go in your house?
This mom is tired! The time change in the spring is always tough because of that "lose an hour of...
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