Archive May 2009

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"Princess Parenting" is it Harmful?

It's not uncommon for little girls even at a very young age to be very into everything princess. Not to mention that marketing is full of products with a princess theme. Some believe this is harmless, other believe that it could lead to a a child who thinks they are entitled to everything. It really comes down to how you parent these little girls. It's ok for them to engage in fantasy play and have princess toys, but they need to be taught how to be respectful of others. No matter how into the princess products they are it's nothing up against responsible parenting.

The Summer Reading Challenge for Kids

It is no secret that kids that don't read over the summer will loose skills during that time. Scholastic has created a summer reading challenge site that has things for kids, parents and teachers too. Kids can read, play games and take quizzes, all of which help children in  need. The site includes book lists in english and spanish. Parents can also get advice from education experts and shop the store online. Get your kids started with the reading challenge.

Know the Toxic Beauty Ingredients

It's amazing how many awful things are in most make-up that cause birth defects, breast cancer, heart disease and several others. Former beauty queen Susan Jeske became an activist after finding out what her normal beauty routine was doing to her health. Just after two weeks of using all natural and organic products her health issues disappeared. She began to study all about cosmetics and skin-care. Read more about the twelve ingredients to know more about how to stay healthy.

Ways to Prevent Stroke

In order to protect yourself from the number one causing log-term disability, a stroke, there are a few things to consider. Keep your blood pressure down, you're at a high risk if you hypertension. Manage your stress and depression well and stay active. If you are on medication carefully manage them. Keep your bad cholesterol down and limit your sodium intake. Don't smoke or quit smoking if you already do smoke. Know the early warning signs which include sudden numbness in your face, leg or arm on side of the body. Confusion and trouble speaking. These few things can make a big difference in being able to avoid a stroke.

Activities for Kids When School is Out

Summer is quickly approaching which means your kids will need some activities to keep them busy. Talk to other parents to get an idea of what their own kids will be doing. You may be able to work out a child care trade as well. Check out your local parks and recreation centers for planned activities or day camps that might be offered. If you're a stay at home parent plan some field trips, the zoo, parks you have never been to, or go to the ocean. You may even find that some museums may be fun to take your children to. You may want to check your local library as well. They often host free events for children. You want to keep your children emotionally and physically stimulated until the next school year begins.

Teaching Children to Live Healthy

One of leading causes of death in the U.S. is obesity. More than ever we are seeing our children develop bad eating habits and play more video games and do less physical activity. We need to educate them on the benefits of living healthy and it starts at home. Pay more attention to the foods you buy and go for more fresh fruits and vegetables and less processed foods. Have them make their own lunches to bring to school, they will have what they want to eat and parents will feel better knowing they have healthy food to eat. Children learn a lot by example, so parents should be living a healthy life as well, getting enough exercise and choosing nutritious foods.

Losing Weight Inspires Healthy Living

I recently read an article about a mother who wanted to lose weight in order to do more with her 8-year-old son. Rawls College of Business where she works created a challenge for faculty and staff to lose a combined 5,000 pounds in which she participated in. Having the support of other people really helped out in the challenge. They did not reach their goal, but the mother was inspired to keep living healthy to reach her goal. She has friends and coworkers help her get through when she becomes discouraged and help push her to meet her goal.