Body Savvy

Savvy Life Skill: Self-Image not Based on Appearances

tony — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 14:39:29 -0700

Does your son care more about getting the most recent Kobe sneakers than getting A's in school? Does your two-year-old reject her Gerber sweet potatoes because she is limiting her carbs? Would your daughter list Lindsay Lohen as a great American hero? Don't fret. Your children are normal. Kids are increasingly obsessed with looks, weight, clothes, exercise, sneakers, and celebrities. But...

Savvy Life Skill: Being Active for a Lifetime

tony — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:13:11 -0700

Has your son asked you to drive him to the next-door neighbor's house? Is Wii bowling your kids' idea of a good work-out? Does your daughter ask for TV munchies via a walkie-talkie? If you answered yes to any of these (or even if you didn't), you probably need to encourage your kids to get more exercise.

Savvy Life Skill: Rest

tony — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:06:02 -0700

Once upon a time, parents worried about their kids being out late at night getting into trouble. For many, those days are gone. Now, with volleyball practice, flute lessons, homework, play rehearsals, and the school newspaper, our kids can't find a place to schedule "Getting into Trouble" on their Blackberries. But our kids are also having trouble finding time to relax, sleep, and spend time with family and friends, and this busy lifestyle is beginning to take its toll.

Savvy Life Skill: Eating Right for a Lifetime

tony — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:31:38 -0700

Few doubt the benefits of healthy eating for kids. In the short term, a healthy diet improves behavior and performance in school, and in the long term, it decreases the risk of cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. This is why most parents fight the good fight: despite their kids' adamant protests, parents limit McDonalds, force-feed some vegetables, and restrict junk food before meals.