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Prepping your child's palate
January 3, 2012 As a parent it is your role to expose your child to a variety of healthy foods. Children provided with many types of foods are more likely to eat a greater variety of food during childhood. more »» 
Scare up some fun, healthy snacks
October 4, 2011 Halloween parties don’t have to be full of sugary snacks and treats. There are lots of healthy snack options available. more »» 
Breakfast brain food
August 29, 2011 What happens when we don’t supply our brains with enough energy for the day? We tend to become irritable, lethargic and even develop headache. more »»
Heart-healthy Valentine’s parties
February 1, 2011 February is “heart month” for more reasons than Valentine’s Day. It’s a month of sweet treats and Valentine’s cards, and it’s also a month recognizing the importance of heart-healthy livin. more »»
Good health habits begin at birth
January 3, 2011 When it comes to health we often hear about ways to improve eating and activity habits of children and adults. more »»
Breakfast in need of a makeover
September 7, 2010 The modern-day morning looks dramatically different than a decade ago. More kids than ever are either grabbing a toaster pastry or fast food sandwich, or skipping breakfast entirely. more »»
Don't Forget Snacks
May 24, 2010 Just as you would pack a healthy lunch for your child to take to school, you should also pack your child healthy snacks to take to camp. more »»
Right-sized portions for preschool-age children
March 8, 2010 It is not unusual for parents to be concerned their active preschooler-age is not eating enough. What may seem like a small amount to an adult may be the right amount for a child. more »»
Growing healthy eaters
February 9, 2010 Parents should bring healthy food into the family setting, but also let the child know they are responsible for the right decisions in other settings. more »»
Create healthy eating habits
January 12, 2010 In the New Year we often focus on our eating habits and not our children. Do not forget children should also have healthy eating habits and it is never too young to start. more »»
Does eating turkey make me sleepy?
November 10, 2009 You’ve been looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner all year. But after you finish that second helping of turkey with gravy, you start to feel a little sleepy. more »»
Limit consumption of sweet drinks
September 8, 2009 Over the past few decades, children dramatically have increased their consumption of sweetened beverages, including sodas, iced tea and other non-100 percent fruit drinks. more »»
Eating healthier is important for all
February 2, 2009 These days everyone is trying to eat healthier. You should not only be concerned about the foods you eat, but also about the foods your children eat. more »»
Keep a Resolution
December 23, 2008 The New Year is quickly approaching and some changes are in order. Many have found that keeping up with a healthy and fulfilling New Year’s resolution can pose some problems. more »»
Combat Weight Gain
November 26, 2008 The holiday season is a time to gather with family and friends; however, it can contribute to weight gain from overeating and consuming too many calories. more »» MOPS of Parkersburg Meeting February 7, 2012 Mother of Preschoolers of Parkersburg meets at Emmanuel Baptist Church from 9-11:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Contact (740) 525-0618 or 304-295-5767 for more information. Meetings are: Sept. 15 Oct. 6 and 20 Nov. 3 and 17 Dec. 1 Jan. 5 and 19 Feb. more » Event Calendar |
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Editor's BlogTeacher Limits Bathroom Breaks January 23, 2012 The Internet has been abuzz about a New York teacher who limited her 5th-grade class to 3 bathroom passes A WEEK. more » Latest Blogs |
