Category Archives: Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween

Eating on the run. Here’s how we make it work…

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

My work day has come to an end. I should be humming a happy tune as I skip to the elevators to start my descent toward the fresh air. Instead I walk slowly, with trepidation… I take a few deep … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged activities, eating, eating on the run, eating out, fast food, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Food, groceries, healthy eating out, hurried eating, on hand, Physical Health | 2 Comments

Beware the dreaded, fearsome, blood-curdling…PICKY EATER!!!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

It’s a common drill. Monday: Kid eats chicken and appears to love it. Tuesday: Kid eats carrots and appears to delight in them. Wednesday: Kid is all over Swiss cheese and wants it on everything. Thursday through Sunday: Kid refuses … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Toddlers & Preschoolers, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged child health, child nutrition, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, food choices, good eating habits, good food habits, healthy food, NutriSTEP, nutrition, Physical Health, picky eater, picky eating, special needs | 4 Comments

Boys and body image. Does your son look in the mirror?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

I had never given a lot of thought about boys and their body image until I became the mother of a son. And what an eye opener it has been as I watch him go through his tween years. Boys … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged body image, boys, boys and body image, child, family, kids, Mental Health, Physical Health, stress, support | 2 Comments

Mirror mirror on the wall…

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Every name I got called. Every taunt, every mocking facial expression directed my way. Anyone who ever made a negative comment about my weight, height or appearance…I remember. Vividly. I’ve long pondered whether there was something emotionally wrong with me. … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged appearance, body image, Bullying, Children's Mental Health, eating disorders, how I feel about myself, kids and body image, Mental Health, Physical Health, weight | 1 Comment

No nuts back to school… honestly, it’s life and death

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

Food allergies. Unless you, your child, or someone else you love has them, perhaps you don’t think about them all that much. Or perhaps you do. With the first day of school fast-approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the … Continue reading →