Responding to a Diagnosis of Childhood Obesity
Has your child been diagnosed as overweight or obese? Share your family's experience with a childhood obesity diagnosis. How did you feel on learning this news? How did your child feel?
Jess wrote: I've struggled with weight my whole life and tried to deny the fact that my little girl's plumpness was unhealthy until the doctor suggested we see a nutritionist. ...read more.
Tell your story about childhood obesity.
How to Teach Kids to Ride a Bike
When and how did your child learn to ride a bike? What do you think is the best method for teaching kids to balance, steer, and propel forward on a two-wheeler? If your child was nervous about riding solo, how did you help him overcome his fears?
Elizabeth wrote: My son learned to ride in a day, when he was 6 or 7. We had his best friend and family help us, so it was a fun, relaxed 'event', which really helped with his fears. The big thing that I think helped the most is we lowered the seat so he could easily put his feet down and stop himself from falling over if need be. ...read more.
How to Keep Kids From Eating Too Much Candy
How do you keep your kids from gorging on candy and sweet treats, whether they've accumulated their loot on Halloween, Valentine's Day, Easter, or some other occasion?
Linda.longisland wrote: When my son was very young, I'd take him trick-or-treating with his friends, but afterwards, we'd have a "party" with his teddy bears. They "ate" the candy, and then we just threw it out when the "party" was over! ...read more.
Share your tips for limiting candy craziness.
Favorite Indoor Party Games
What do you do when you have a houseful of party guests—indoors?
SusanAdcox wrote: Try having kids walk with a balloon between their knees until they reach a chair at the end of the room, at which point they must sit on the balloon and pop it. Kids love getting to pop the balloon, and since they can't really run with a balloon between their legs, it's not as rowdy as some relay races ...read more.
Share your ideas for indoor party games.
Favorite Halloween Party Games
Keep the party hopping with Halloween party games that get kids moving (costumes and all). What your family's favorites?
Linda.longisland wrote: Have a "Mummy Wrap" contest. There are two teams. On each team, there's a designated "mummy" and a designated "wrapper." When you say "GO!" the two teams race to see which "mummy" can be wrapped first. The fun part is that the "mummy wrap" is a roll of toilet paper for each team! The "wrapper" runs around the "mummy" and twirls the paper all around the kid. You have to sacrifice two rolls of toilet paper... but it's worth the fun! ...read more.
Share your creative ideas for active Halloween party play.
Inspiring New Year's Resolutions
Are you making a New Year's resolution to improve your family's health, fitness, and overall wellness? Tell us what your family's New Year's resolution is, and how you plan to keep it.
elena wrote: I'm going to sign up for karate lessons with my 8 year old ...read more.
