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Does Healthy Cooking have to be Complicated?
Someday I’d love to learn to really cook, where I can throw together a bunch of random ingredients in my refrigerator to create a delicious meal. But I’m not at that point yet.
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Get in the Kitchen
One of the biggest obstacles in achieving a healthy lifestyle may be in the kitchen, but with a little planning and help that can all change.
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What Kind of Example Are You?
Whether we realize it or not, the way we live and embrace our life is the example our children grow up with, which can have an effect on their lives as well.
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Early Snacking Helps Avoid Later Weight Issues
We are big snackers in my house, so I was happy to see results of a new study regarding snacking and weight gain in young girls.
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Let’s Move! and Physical Activity: Nominate a Champion of Change
Are you or someone you know promoting a healthy lifestyle in your community? Tell us more!
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Your Spouse is Getting Healthier, So Why Aren't You Happy?
Are you threatened by the lifestyle change your spouse has made? Have you ever said things to your spouse about their lifestyle change that have made him/her feel bad?
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10 Things Your Daughter-in-Law Wants to Tell You
Learn how to bridge the communication gap between mothers- and daughters-in-law.
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Getting Fat: What's Love Got to Do With It?
According to a new study, women who get married get fatter; women who get divorced tend to lose weight. Well, of course Mr. Bad Food has something to say about that!
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Taste Preferences Develop Earlier Than You Might Expect
New research shows that what a woman eats during pregnancy could shape baby's taste preferences later in life.
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Take the Hassle Out of Packing School Lunches
Packing a healthy school lunch takes time. Use these tips to turn the tables and make lunches your child's responsibility this year.
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How to Pack a Waste-free Lunch
The average school-age child generates more than 60 pounds of waste each year just from disposable lunches. Learn how you can save money and the planet this school year.
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Overweight Children More Likely to be Bullied
A recent study shows that children who are overweight are not only more likely to have health issues later in life, but are also more likely to be bullied.
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Are Healthier Kids Menus Coming to Your Favorite Restaurant?
A new collaboration wants to help families make healthier choices when eating away from home. Learn about the new Kids Live Well campaign and see how it can help your family.
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Late-Talkers Not Always Cause for Concern
A new research study has found that late-talkers are at no greater risk for behavioral and emotional problems than toddlers who talk much earlier.
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Dr. Birdie's 10 Top Tips for Teaching Kids Healthy Habits
We know that childhood obesity is an epidemic, and, as parents, we want what's best for our kids. So how can we help them? Dr. Birdie--a mother of five--shares her best tips!
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