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Work Together (As a Family) to Lose Weight

This is an article written by Richard from the gastric band surgery website; he hopes you work as a family and it doesn’t come to these kinds of lengths to get your family in shape. He awaits your visit @thefreshhealth on Twitter. Many people are trying to drop weight...

Balancing Being a Parent and Being a Friend

(Editor’s note: a big thank you to Elaine for her insights on balanced parenting here. Thanks Elaine!) How children are parented will affect them for the rest of their lives. As primary caregivers, parents are responsible for the physical, emotional and...

The Obesity Epidemic in Children

(Please welcome Laura with some startling conclusions about childhood obesity. Thanks, Laura!) By now, we all know that obesity is causing health problems left and right for children and adults alike. But a recent study revealed that in addition to the obvious health...

Helping Your Child Overcome A Dental Phobia

(Editor’s note: Please welcome Richard, with some advice on how to deal with childhood phobias. Thanks, Richard!) It’s a part of life. Everyone has one. If that is all you say to comfort a child with a phobia, it may be time to try a different way to help...