How overweight parents are affecting their children

Published February 10, 2013
Tags: childhood obesity, how overweight parents affect their children, overweight children, overweight parents, weight and health conditions

Pediatrician Jennifer Helmcamp and Nutritionist Cheryl Forberg discuss with Kate Raidt how overweight parents are affecting their children.

10 Important Parenting Goals for 2013

By Kate Raidt
Published January 1, 2013
Tags: children and sleep, healthy nutrition and children, kate raidt, New Year's Resolution, parenting advice, positive discipline, successful parenting

If you want to build a better relationship with your kids, improve your child’s behavior and overall improve your family’s health, nothing will change unless you change.

Why beverages could be making you and your kids sick

Published December 4, 2012
Tags: beverages and weight gain, can beverages make you fat, how much sugar in sodas, kate's kitchen

Did you know that 4 grams of sugar is the equivalent to 1 teaspoons of sugar. That means the average …

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How mass media is affecting your child

Published November 10, 2012
Tags: do video games affect behavior in kids, how to monitor mass media at home, internet safety and kids, kids and the internet, mass media and kids

Do your kids regularly play video games, watch TV, use the internet, iPod or cell phone? Parenting Coach Katie Malinski LCSW discusses how mass media can tremendously affect your child’s behavior.

10 Important Parenting Goals for 2013

By Kate Raidt
Published January 1, 2013
Tags: children and sleep, healthy nutrition and children, kate raidt, New Year's Resolution, parenting advice, positive discipline, successful parenting

If you want to build a better relationship with your kids, improve your child’s behavior and overall improve your family’s health, nothing will change unless you change.

5 Tricks for a Low Sugar Halloween

By Kate Raidt
Published October 31, 2012
Tags: Halloween fun, health, low sugar Halloween with kids, nutrition

I love Halloween. But what I don’t love is my children bringing home 300 pieces of candy and chocolate that we nibble on little by little until Easter.

Off To The Dentist: How Pretending Can Help

By Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson
Published October 30, 2012
Tags: afraid of the dentist, child fears, dental appointment, role playing

Role-playing new situations is an important way to let children know what to expect and to help them feel more in control. Pretending is useful for all sorts of new or infrequent experiences…

5 Tips for Talking With Your Kids About Puberty

By Katie Malinski
Published September 11, 2012
Tags: children and puberty, how to talk to kids about puberty, parent child relationship, talking to kids about sex, when do kids start puberty

Parents sometimes think that they can wait for the “Big Talk” about puberty and sex until their children are 12 or older. Experts say that’s not the healthy choice. Children learn the information better, and ultimately make healthier choices when their parents start early talking about these topics

How overweight parents are affecting their children

Published February 10, 2013
Tags: childhood obesity, how overweight parents affect their children, overweight children, overweight parents, weight and health conditions

Pediatrician Jennifer Helmcamp and Nutritionist Cheryl Forberg discuss with Kate Raidt how overweight parents are affecting their children.

Why beverages could be making you and your kids sick

Published December 4, 2012
Tags: beverages and weight gain, can beverages make you fat, how much sugar in sodas, kate's kitchen

Did you know that 4 grams of sugar is the equivalent to 1 teaspoons of sugar. That means the average …

Continue reading »

How mass media is affecting your child

Published November 10, 2012
Tags: do video games affect behavior in kids, how to monitor mass media at home, internet safety and kids, kids and the internet, mass media and kids

Do your kids regularly play video games, watch TV, use the internet, iPod or cell phone? Parenting Coach Katie Malinski LCSW discusses how mass media can tremendously affect your child’s behavior.

Why sleep is so important

Published October 1, 2012
Tags: how much sleep adults need, how to get quality sleep, importance of sleep, rebecca michi, sleep deprivation in kids

Sleep Expert Rebecca Michi talks about why sleep is so important for children and adults – any the many mental and physical health issues a person faces when they don’t get enough sleep.