Did you know 160,000 kids miss school every day out of fear of being bullied? The recent cases of young people who have tragically ended their lives because they were so badly bullied are a painful example that there is a serious problem in America today. There is no better time than the present to start changing these statistics…and we can do so through education!
by Annye Rothenberg, Ph.D., Child/Parent Psychologist
As parents, we want our children to be accustomed to healthy eating from the earliest possible age so good nutrition will be a lifelong habit.
Young children are ready to begin to learn about nutrition (“healthy food” vs. “treat food”) and about food plans (why meals need to include each food group). These nutrition lessons will need to be repeated many times, in more detail, as your children get older and want to understand more about why. Read the rest of this entry »
Will Rogers Institute is teaming with John Ratzenberger, best-known for playing mail carrier, Cliff Clavin on Cheers. John has spent the last 14 years of his life promoting health literacy and informing as many people as possible about the warning signs of diabetes. Ratzenherger’s son has Type 1 Diabetes, where antibodies (your immune system) actually attack your pancreas and shut down insulin production! It is imperative to catch the warning signs early off in your kids, but warning signs can easily go unnoticed. Many parents may also not realize the severity of this disease, which is why it is so important to educate one another!
To hear from Ratzenberger about his mission to educate as many people as he can about Diabetes, please watch and share with your readers this very special announcement: http://www.westglen.com/online/17741.html
LiceMD®, introducing parents to a pesticide-free breakthrough treatment that will help take control of lice outbreaks while restoring some peace of mind!
Did you know that head lice is one of the most contagious conditions among children, only second to the common cold? As the weather gets warmer and schools close for the summer, kids venture off to camp and are once again faced with the risk of catching head lice. Head lice can be spread whenever there is direct contact with the head or hair of an infested individual, as well as by sharing personal articles like hats, towels, brushes, helmets and hair ties, which are all part of a camper’s daily life!
In order to educate parents about treating head lice and preventing future outbreaks, Combe Inc., the makers of LiceMD, has recently launched a educational Web site, www.LiceMD.com. The Web site includes the latest research, frequently asked questions, an “Instructional” video, and so much more.
Families Fighting Flu (FFF), a non-profit organization made up of parents who have all lost a child to seasonal flu. FFF is dedicated to educating people about the severity of influenza and the importance of vaccinating children against the flu each year.
As a parent, you want to do everything in your power to protect your children. With the recent H1N1 flu outbreak (initially called “swine flu”), FFF is sharing some important steps that you can take right now to help protect you and your loved ones.
Tips:
Covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. You can even teach your children to cough into their elbows.
Stressing the importance of washing hands often with soap and water. Any alcohol-based hand cleansers are effective as well.
Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces with an appropriate bleach-based solution. As you know, germs can spread by touching infected surfaces and then your eyes, nose or mouth.
