All posts tagged with parenting

(Natural News) That chubby little boy’s bulging cheeks may seem so irresistible. But do you know those cute cheeks may be more of a liability, not an asset? Take it from a lot of studies on obesity. Excess body fat in childhood is a red flag that mustn’t be ignored. Children whose body mass index (BMI) […]

(Natural News) So you want to have a healthy baby? Suddenly, hitting the gym, taking dance classes and engaging in sports at this stage of your life may be too late. A new University of Melbourne study says men and women should start ensuring the health of their children, not when they’ve decided to become […]

(Natural News) There is absolutely no doubt that there has been a surge in kids who genuinely have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or who exhibit the symptoms commonly labeled as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). There is a clear link between the increase in the number of vaccines that children are mandated to receive within […]

(Natural News) If you’re pregnant and plan to raise a child in the U.S., you might want to check out the FAIR Health’s map of childbirth costs in the country. FAIR Health, a non-profit organization that provides information about healthcare costs, compiled the figures on the map. Alaska tops the list as the most expensive state to give birth, […]

(Natural News) In an opinion piece over the weekend at CBC.com, the website of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, a young, self-proclaimed feminist named Kristen Pyszczyk posted a chilling piece so morally unhinged that it’s almost indistinguishable from satire. Titled “It shouldn’t be taboo to criticize parents for having too many kids,” the article focuses on HGTV stars […]

(Natural News) Growing up on a farm can be a wonderful experience for children. All the hard work that can be involved in maintaining a farm is balanced by the opportunity to marvel at nature in action on a daily basis and spend time outdoors. However, the benefits don’t stop at fresh air and sunshine; […]

(Natural News) At what point do we take a good, long look at ourselves as a society and say “enough?” Are we going to wait until all our children are overweight or obese before we realize that we have a serious problem on our hands? Parents around the world are overfeeding their children and not […]

(Natural News) Parenting doesn’t end at providing a roof over your children’s heads and giving them an education. Based on a recent study, parenting can also help influence the well-being of adolescents all the way to university. The study, which was made possible with funding from the Academy of Finland, revealed that parental support for […]

(Natural News) It looks like as time passes by, parents are becoming more lenient when it comes to monitoring gadget use by their children. However, according to a study, adolescents can experience sleep disruption from electronic screens. Because the brains, sleep patterns, and eyes of children and adolescents are still developing, they are more vulnerable to […]

(Natural News) Body weights are climbing around the world, with countries like the U.S. and the U.K. seeing skyrocketing rates of obesity. It’s not just adults who are getting fatter; more and more children are also packing on the pounds. Now, Public Health England (PHE) is urging healthcare professionals to avoid using the term “obese” […]