Santa's Enchanted Forest: The world's largest Christmas Theme Park and FREE Carnival! offers endless excitement and fun. Over 100 Rides, Shows, Games and Attractions for the family to enjoy. With a 92 foot tall Christmas Tree, hundreds of themed displays, pony rides, a petting zoo, over 3,000,000 lights, you are sure to be amazed. Don't forget to stop by and visit Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas or you can send him a letter through our post office. All rides, shows, attractions and parking are FREE with paid admission.
NEW SEASON PASS
Pay one price for the entire season, unlimited entrance.
Don't wait in line at the Entrance
$35.51* + TAX (10 and over)
$25.23* + TAX (9 and under)
Dates: November 8th - January 6th
Location: 7900 SW 40th Street
Miami, FL 33155
Time: Open Every Night from 5 pm to Midnight
Ticketing: At the front entrance of Santa's Enchanted Forest.
Parking: FREE
Friday, November 9, 2007
Caroline Kennedy at book fair
An Evening with Caroline Kennedy
7:30 p.m., Chapman (Bldg. 3, 2nd Floor)
There is the Caroline Kennedy we know: public face of the American royal family, the gracious daughter of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the tireless advocate for courageous political leadership, and head of her father’s presidential library foundation. Yet in her books, Kennedy reveals a more private side, connecting across timeless themes of family, tradition and the ties that bind us together.
In A Family Christmas (Hyperion, $26.95), Kennedy shares the Christmas poetry, prose, scriptural readings, and lyrics that are most dear to her, drawing on authors as diverse as Harper Lee, Nikki Giovanni, Martin Luther King Jr., John and Yoko, and Charles Dickens. She shares personal family treasures as well—including a young Caroline’s Christmas list to Santa Claus and a letter from her father to a child concerned about Santa’s well-being.
It’s a unique collection, compiled by the editor, Columbiatrained lawyer and vice chair of the New York City Fund for Public Schools who, as a child, selected special poems as gifts for her parents and grandparents in Kennedy
family tradition.
Kennedy shares these beloved tales in a special evening, ideal for families, that will enrich your heart and mind with the spirit of Christmas.
7:30 p.m., Chapman (Bldg. 3, 2nd Floor)
There is the Caroline Kennedy we know: public face of the American royal family, the gracious daughter of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the tireless advocate for courageous political leadership, and head of her father’s presidential library foundation. Yet in her books, Kennedy reveals a more private side, connecting across timeless themes of family, tradition and the ties that bind us together.
In A Family Christmas (Hyperion, $26.95), Kennedy shares the Christmas poetry, prose, scriptural readings, and lyrics that are most dear to her, drawing on authors as diverse as Harper Lee, Nikki Giovanni, Martin Luther King Jr., John and Yoko, and Charles Dickens. She shares personal family treasures as well—including a young Caroline’s Christmas list to Santa Claus and a letter from her father to a child concerned about Santa’s well-being.
It’s a unique collection, compiled by the editor, Columbiatrained lawyer and vice chair of the New York City Fund for Public Schools who, as a child, selected special poems as gifts for her parents and grandparents in Kennedy
family tradition.
Kennedy shares these beloved tales in a special evening, ideal for families, that will enrich your heart and mind with the spirit of Christmas.
The Cube
Finally, the drudgery of corporate life has been captured in a play set for adults!
The Cubes™ spend eight hours a day, five days a week, at tiny desks in tiny cubicles in a giant room packed with countless similar cubicles in a giant building filled with countless similar rooms.
Each set comes with a 2-3/4" posable plastic figure and all the necessary plastic parts to build a classic corporate environment.
For more go to www.cubefigures.com
The Cubes™ spend eight hours a day, five days a week, at tiny desks in tiny cubicles in a giant room packed with countless similar cubicles in a giant building filled with countless similar rooms.
Each set comes with a 2-3/4" posable plastic figure and all the necessary plastic parts to build a classic corporate environment.
For more go to www.cubefigures.com
For the semi-vegan
With both vegans and meat eaters giving thanks at the table this Thanksgiving, keep the guests grateful with hearty vegetarian courses that will even tempt the staunchest meat lover. Peter Berley, author of The Flexitarian Table, will show you how.
Check out some of these meals designed to satisfy the vegetarian and nonvegetarian alike:
Crispy Pressed Chicken/Tofu with Garlic
Saffron Lasagna with Vegetables
Gruyere Meals featuring fish
Grilled Harissa Shrimp with Fresh Corn Polenta
Gratin of Cherry Tomatoes and White Beans, served with sardines
Flexitarian (n) 1. A person who consumes mainly vegetarian food but occasionally eats chicken or fish. Today a single family can include strict vegetarians and passionate meat lovers. When company shows up, the situation gets even more complicated. How can one meal please everybody without driving the cook crazy? The award-winning author, caterer, and personal chef to the stars Peter Berley has the answer: flexible, exciting menus designed to satisfy vegetarians and nonvegetarians simultaneously.
Check out some of these meals designed to satisfy the vegetarian and nonvegetarian alike:
Crispy Pressed Chicken/Tofu with Garlic
Saffron Lasagna with Vegetables
Gruyere Meals featuring fish
Grilled Harissa Shrimp with Fresh Corn Polenta
Gratin of Cherry Tomatoes and White Beans, served with sardines
Flexitarian (n) 1. A person who consumes mainly vegetarian food but occasionally eats chicken or fish. Today a single family can include strict vegetarians and passionate meat lovers. When company shows up, the situation gets even more complicated. How can one meal please everybody without driving the cook crazy? The award-winning author, caterer, and personal chef to the stars Peter Berley has the answer: flexible, exciting menus designed to satisfy vegetarians and nonvegetarians simultaneously.
Save $$$ when shopping
Want to save hundreds of dollars when you shop, avoid racking up a huge credit card bill? Then here's one smart thing you can do the next time you're of a mind to shop:
shop in an actual store, instead of online! A new survey reveals that you'll spend about 15% less. The experts say that you're more likely to give in to impulsive spending urges, thanks to incentives like free shipping, easy returns and special online only deals.
shop in an actual store, instead of online! A new survey reveals that you'll spend about 15% less. The experts say that you're more likely to give in to impulsive spending urges, thanks to incentives like free shipping, easy returns and special online only deals.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
The buzz on coffee
The first annual HealthSaver Caffeinated Cities Survey, commissioned by HealthSaver, a national emerging health care discount service, found that Miami is the third most caffeinated city in the country, compared to 19 other major American cities. Chicago ranked No.1 as the most caffeinated city, while San Francisco/Oakland was the least caffeinated.
Miami respondents were the most likely to report consuming caffeinated tea and caffeine pills daily. Minneapolis/St. Paul residents were least likely to drink tea daily, and residents in Baltimore were least likely to report taking caffeine pills.
People in Miami were also the third most likely to say they take pain relievers containing caffeine every day.
The HealthSaver 2007 Caffeinated Cities Survey, was conducted to determine the caffeine consumption habits and attitudes of consumers across the U.S., and to learn more about cultural views and health benefits of this morning pick-me-up, afternoon alert booster and late-night indulgence. The survey considered numerous caffeine sources, including coffee, tea, sodas, energy drinks, chocolate, pain relievers and caffeine pills.
Considering caffeinated coffee consumption alone, it was no surprise that Seattle/Tacoma ranked No. 1 nationwide.
“Drinks and foods with caffeine have become an iconic touchstone of pop culture,” said Peggy Fleming, Olympic gold medalist and HealthSaver spokesperson. “With the advent of rich, high-end coffees, soaring popularity of energy drinks and national fascination with green tea, our HealthSaver Caffeinated Cities Survey has brewed up some very interesting trends, findings and results.”
Miami respondents were the most likely to report consuming caffeinated tea and caffeine pills daily. Minneapolis/St. Paul residents were least likely to drink tea daily, and residents in Baltimore were least likely to report taking caffeine pills.
People in Miami were also the third most likely to say they take pain relievers containing caffeine every day.
The HealthSaver 2007 Caffeinated Cities Survey, was conducted to determine the caffeine consumption habits and attitudes of consumers across the U.S., and to learn more about cultural views and health benefits of this morning pick-me-up, afternoon alert booster and late-night indulgence. The survey considered numerous caffeine sources, including coffee, tea, sodas, energy drinks, chocolate, pain relievers and caffeine pills.
Considering caffeinated coffee consumption alone, it was no surprise that Seattle/Tacoma ranked No. 1 nationwide.
“Drinks and foods with caffeine have become an iconic touchstone of pop culture,” said Peggy Fleming, Olympic gold medalist and HealthSaver spokesperson. “With the advent of rich, high-end coffees, soaring popularity of energy drinks and national fascination with green tea, our HealthSaver Caffeinated Cities Survey has brewed up some very interesting trends, findings and results.”
Mind games
Staying Young: Develop a Memorable Memory
By Michael Roizen & Mehmet Oz.
Oprah.com
Our brains sure do have a way of messing with our minds. One moment, you can be spitting out the names of your entire third-grade class, the batting statistics from the 1974 St. Louis Cardinals, the color dress you wore to the eighth-grade Sadie Hawkins dance, or the entire script from your favorite Seinfeld episode. The next minute, you space on the name of your cat.
Call them what you want—senior moments, doomsday, dementia—but the truth is that we all experience these neurological hiccups as we age, and we all wonder exactly what they mean. Some of us write them off to stress, fatigue, or some kind of neurological overload that’s caused by the ogre who signs our paychecks, while others worry about whether a spat of forgetfulness means we have a first-class ticket on the express train to Alzheimer’s.
No matter what we may think causes our decline in mental acuity, most people share a pretty big assumption about our gray matter: Either our brains are genetically determined to be Ginsu sharp for the duration, or that we’re eventually going to live life putting on our underwear last. That is, we believe that our genes completely control our neurological destiny. That simply isn’t true.
Like babies and brats, all your brain wants is this: attention. Feed it, challenge it, care for it, and you’ll smack a bad genetic destiny square in the face with five knuckles of good information and smart action. One of the key things to do is constantly stretch your mind—be it through crosswords, Scrabble, chess, or learning how to speak Chinese (if you don’t already). Thankfully, there are many ways to keep your brain operating at maximum efficiency, maximum power, and maximum quality.
As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
By Michael Roizen & Mehmet Oz.
Oprah.com
Our brains sure do have a way of messing with our minds. One moment, you can be spitting out the names of your entire third-grade class, the batting statistics from the 1974 St. Louis Cardinals, the color dress you wore to the eighth-grade Sadie Hawkins dance, or the entire script from your favorite Seinfeld episode. The next minute, you space on the name of your cat.
Call them what you want—senior moments, doomsday, dementia—but the truth is that we all experience these neurological hiccups as we age, and we all wonder exactly what they mean. Some of us write them off to stress, fatigue, or some kind of neurological overload that’s caused by the ogre who signs our paychecks, while others worry about whether a spat of forgetfulness means we have a first-class ticket on the express train to Alzheimer’s.
No matter what we may think causes our decline in mental acuity, most people share a pretty big assumption about our gray matter: Either our brains are genetically determined to be Ginsu sharp for the duration, or that we’re eventually going to live life putting on our underwear last. That is, we believe that our genes completely control our neurological destiny. That simply isn’t true.
Like babies and brats, all your brain wants is this: attention. Feed it, challenge it, care for it, and you’ll smack a bad genetic destiny square in the face with five knuckles of good information and smart action. One of the key things to do is constantly stretch your mind—be it through crosswords, Scrabble, chess, or learning how to speak Chinese (if you don’t already). Thankfully, there are many ways to keep your brain operating at maximum efficiency, maximum power, and maximum quality.
As a reminder, always consult your doctor for medical advice and treatment before starting any program.
End workday interruptions
We all nearly deal with workday interruptions- maybe from co-workers, calls from families, endless emails... If you're feeling the stress from this chaos in the workplace, follow these tips:
1. Get a bigger monitor- researchers at Microsoft found that bigger computer monitors help people to work up to 44% faster- it's one of the best ways they found to increase productivity because workers are better able to focus.
2. Put up a "Do Not Disturb" sign, or another obvious signal that you're busy, and insist that your co-workers respect it.
3. Re-arrange your office furniture so that your desk is facing away from the flow of people- this way no one can catch your eye as they're walking past; when we make eye contact with others, they may feel more comfortable to stop and chat.
4. Always stand to talk to someone who has interrupted you. It's not natural, and likely to serve as a sign that they've disturbed your routine.
5. Keep a notebook handy, and the next time you're facing an interruption, take a moment to write down what you were doing. Studies show that it takes anywhere from 3-15 minutes to recover from an interruption, and this'll help you get back on track faster.
1. Get a bigger monitor- researchers at Microsoft found that bigger computer monitors help people to work up to 44% faster- it's one of the best ways they found to increase productivity because workers are better able to focus.
2. Put up a "Do Not Disturb" sign, or another obvious signal that you're busy, and insist that your co-workers respect it.
3. Re-arrange your office furniture so that your desk is facing away from the flow of people- this way no one can catch your eye as they're walking past; when we make eye contact with others, they may feel more comfortable to stop and chat.
4. Always stand to talk to someone who has interrupted you. It's not natural, and likely to serve as a sign that they've disturbed your routine.
5. Keep a notebook handy, and the next time you're facing an interruption, take a moment to write down what you were doing. Studies show that it takes anywhere from 3-15 minutes to recover from an interruption, and this'll help you get back on track faster.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Oprah takes the tube
It's not that Oprah Winfrey is getting bigger—it's the screen that's getting smaller.
The multimedia maven has added another medium to her résumé, this time her very own YouTube channel.
Winfrey's new domain on the incredibly popular video-sharing site will feature previews and behind-the-scenes footage from her Chicago-based show (courtesy of the Oprah Cam), as well as her interviews with "YouTube celebrities" and, true to form, user-generated content.
(Comments will be posted "at the discretion of the channel manager," however.)
While Winfrey's empire currently includes her syndicated talk show, now in its 22nd season; O magazine; and a dizzying array of production projects, this is her first Internet-only, next-generation-friendly addition to the zeitgeist.
The channel doesn't have an official name yet, but it's likely that a capital "O" will be involved.
The multimedia maven has added another medium to her résumé, this time her very own YouTube channel.
Winfrey's new domain on the incredibly popular video-sharing site will feature previews and behind-the-scenes footage from her Chicago-based show (courtesy of the Oprah Cam), as well as her interviews with "YouTube celebrities" and, true to form, user-generated content.
(Comments will be posted "at the discretion of the channel manager," however.)
While Winfrey's empire currently includes her syndicated talk show, now in its 22nd season; O magazine; and a dizzying array of production projects, this is her first Internet-only, next-generation-friendly addition to the zeitgeist.
The channel doesn't have an official name yet, but it's likely that a capital "O" will be involved.
Leftover meds and kitty litter
It's time to pooper-scoop your leftover medicine.
Mixing cough syrup, Vicodin or Lipitor with kitty litter is the new advice on getting rid of unused medications. Preferably used kitty litter.
It's a compromise, better for the environment than flushing — and one that renders dangerous medicines too yucky to try if children, pets or drug abusers stumble through the trash.
A government experiment is about to send that advice straight to thousands of patients who use potent painkillers, sleeping pills and other controlled substances.
Why? Prescription drug abuse is on the rise, and research suggests more than half of people who misuse those drugs get them for free from a friend or relative. In other words, having leftovers in the medicine cabinet is a risky idea. Anyone visiting your house could swipe them.
So 6,300 pharmacies around the country have signed up for a pilot project with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. When patients fill prescriptions for a list of abuse-prone medicines, from Ambien to Vicodin, the pharmacist also will hand over a flyer urging them to take the kitty-litter step if they don't wind up using all their pills.
Not a cat owner? Old coffee grounds work, or doggie doo, even sawdust. Just seal the meds and the, er, goop in a plastic bag before tossing in the trash.
Mixing cough syrup, Vicodin or Lipitor with kitty litter is the new advice on getting rid of unused medications. Preferably used kitty litter.
It's a compromise, better for the environment than flushing — and one that renders dangerous medicines too yucky to try if children, pets or drug abusers stumble through the trash.
A government experiment is about to send that advice straight to thousands of patients who use potent painkillers, sleeping pills and other controlled substances.
Why? Prescription drug abuse is on the rise, and research suggests more than half of people who misuse those drugs get them for free from a friend or relative. In other words, having leftovers in the medicine cabinet is a risky idea. Anyone visiting your house could swipe them.
So 6,300 pharmacies around the country have signed up for a pilot project with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. When patients fill prescriptions for a list of abuse-prone medicines, from Ambien to Vicodin, the pharmacist also will hand over a flyer urging them to take the kitty-litter step if they don't wind up using all their pills.
Not a cat owner? Old coffee grounds work, or doggie doo, even sawdust. Just seal the meds and the, er, goop in a plastic bag before tossing in the trash.
Thank you notes from kids
Child Behavior: Writing Thank-You Notes
From Robin McClure,
Your Guide to Child Care.
Thank Yous Can Come In Simple Ways
It's an indisputable fact that kids hate writing thank-you notes as much as they love opening presents. Parental prodding to write a simple note of gratitude, however, may be needed to help teach kids the important social manner of expressing gratitude. Because if parents don't require a note, then most certainly a child is not going to initiate a thank you note on his or her own.
What should parents do to help teach kids good manners and the proper show of appreciation after a gift is received? Here are some tips to make giving thanks a positive and heartfelt experience.
Discuss with children why a thank-you note is considered important. In the very young, discuss with them that a loved one spent time selecting the special present, purchased it with their own money, wrapped it, and then delivered it--either in person or via mail. Ask them how they would know if someone liked a present they picked out and why a note is especially appreciated. Don't just assume that children will value the experience or gesture of note: educate them as to a note's importance and how it lets a gift-giver know a present has been received and is appreciated.
Provide children with age-appropriate notecards or paper and help them with the message. For very young children who do not yet write, a crayon picture of the child's choosing created with the gift-giver in mind can be mailed along with a note by a parent saying something like, "Cindi created this for you in appreciation of her gift of a new doll for her birthday." Budding writers can be given the thank-you cards that only require a child to fill in certain blanks. While not as personal, this format encourages a youngster to write a note that may only include the salutation, the gift received, and name, but it's a great first start! Older kids should write thank-you notes on their own.
For kids who can write, what should notes say? While creativity is appreciated, not all kids can put that type of thought on paper and the worst thing would be for the thank you note to sound as if it were coming from you! Kids should be encouraged to tell a gift-giver thanks for the gift mentioned specifically but to also explain how or why the gift is especially appreciated. For example, if the child received a CD and a song on it is selected for use by the kid to perform a dance to at the school talent show, then include that in the note!
And if the gift is a real loser? All gifts should be acknowledged--even those that aren't exactly appreciated. A child should be taught that it is truly the thought that counts, and even if a 12-year-old is embarrassed to open the young kiddie game Candyland, a thank you is in order. Explain to the child that the game was still purchased in honor of their birthday, special occasion, or for the holidays. And, a younger sibling or a charity will truly love receiving the game!
Are thank you notes always required? This is a time where you should let your conscience be your guide sprinkled in with family custom or the expected practice. If a child thanks someone in person when opening a gift, a thank-you note is not necessarily required, especially when it is from a member of the family. But, they will absolutely be delighted to receive a note just the same. Gift exchanges do not typically require thank you notes or small token gifts given to groups. One mom requires all her kids to write a thank-you note to Santa, and explains that he won't come next year unless proper respect and appreciation is shown for the gifts left the current year. Her kids take advantage of the down-time on Christmas afternoon and write them that day.
It's about time! Yes, timeliness is always important when writing a thank-you note. Some parents have adopted practices that a toy can not be played with or clothes worn until a thank-you note is written. Others require notes to be written within a select number of days. Don't let days turn into weeks and then the note forgotten in the midst of a child's busy schedule.
Think of the educational value of writing notes. Some teachers and child care providers have children write notes in conjunction with a writing lesson. After all, what better way to practice on letters or writing sentences than with a short and personal note to a loved one? Some ideas from teachers include writing a thank you note to parents to express appreciation for their support during the school year, or to thank them for bringing snacks or treats to a special class party. One provider has her pre-schoolers write thank you notes each Valentine's Day to their parents for their love. A first grade teacher has children write notes of thanks each Thanksgiving.
Lead by example. Let children see you writing thank-you notes and hear or read what you have written. What better way to teach good manners than by modeling the expected behavior. Um, you do write ones yourself, right?
From Robin McClure,
Your Guide to Child Care.
Thank Yous Can Come In Simple Ways
It's an indisputable fact that kids hate writing thank-you notes as much as they love opening presents. Parental prodding to write a simple note of gratitude, however, may be needed to help teach kids the important social manner of expressing gratitude. Because if parents don't require a note, then most certainly a child is not going to initiate a thank you note on his or her own.
What should parents do to help teach kids good manners and the proper show of appreciation after a gift is received? Here are some tips to make giving thanks a positive and heartfelt experience.
Discuss with children why a thank-you note is considered important. In the very young, discuss with them that a loved one spent time selecting the special present, purchased it with their own money, wrapped it, and then delivered it--either in person or via mail. Ask them how they would know if someone liked a present they picked out and why a note is especially appreciated. Don't just assume that children will value the experience or gesture of note: educate them as to a note's importance and how it lets a gift-giver know a present has been received and is appreciated.
Provide children with age-appropriate notecards or paper and help them with the message. For very young children who do not yet write, a crayon picture of the child's choosing created with the gift-giver in mind can be mailed along with a note by a parent saying something like, "Cindi created this for you in appreciation of her gift of a new doll for her birthday." Budding writers can be given the thank-you cards that only require a child to fill in certain blanks. While not as personal, this format encourages a youngster to write a note that may only include the salutation, the gift received, and name, but it's a great first start! Older kids should write thank-you notes on their own.
For kids who can write, what should notes say? While creativity is appreciated, not all kids can put that type of thought on paper and the worst thing would be for the thank you note to sound as if it were coming from you! Kids should be encouraged to tell a gift-giver thanks for the gift mentioned specifically but to also explain how or why the gift is especially appreciated. For example, if the child received a CD and a song on it is selected for use by the kid to perform a dance to at the school talent show, then include that in the note!
And if the gift is a real loser? All gifts should be acknowledged--even those that aren't exactly appreciated. A child should be taught that it is truly the thought that counts, and even if a 12-year-old is embarrassed to open the young kiddie game Candyland, a thank you is in order. Explain to the child that the game was still purchased in honor of their birthday, special occasion, or for the holidays. And, a younger sibling or a charity will truly love receiving the game!
Are thank you notes always required? This is a time where you should let your conscience be your guide sprinkled in with family custom or the expected practice. If a child thanks someone in person when opening a gift, a thank-you note is not necessarily required, especially when it is from a member of the family. But, they will absolutely be delighted to receive a note just the same. Gift exchanges do not typically require thank you notes or small token gifts given to groups. One mom requires all her kids to write a thank-you note to Santa, and explains that he won't come next year unless proper respect and appreciation is shown for the gifts left the current year. Her kids take advantage of the down-time on Christmas afternoon and write them that day.
It's about time! Yes, timeliness is always important when writing a thank-you note. Some parents have adopted practices that a toy can not be played with or clothes worn until a thank-you note is written. Others require notes to be written within a select number of days. Don't let days turn into weeks and then the note forgotten in the midst of a child's busy schedule.
Think of the educational value of writing notes. Some teachers and child care providers have children write notes in conjunction with a writing lesson. After all, what better way to practice on letters or writing sentences than with a short and personal note to a loved one? Some ideas from teachers include writing a thank you note to parents to express appreciation for their support during the school year, or to thank them for bringing snacks or treats to a special class party. One provider has her pre-schoolers write thank you notes each Valentine's Day to their parents for their love. A first grade teacher has children write notes of thanks each Thanksgiving.
Lead by example. Let children see you writing thank-you notes and hear or read what you have written. What better way to teach good manners than by modeling the expected behavior. Um, you do write ones yourself, right?
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Block a wine headache
The effects are all too familiar: a fancy dinner, some fine wine and then, a few hours later, a racing heart and a pounding headache.
But a device developed by University of California, Berkeley, researchers could help avoid the dreaded "red wine headache."
Remember to drink responsibly and don't drink and drive.
But a device developed by University of California, Berkeley, researchers could help avoid the dreaded "red wine headache."
Remember to drink responsibly and don't drink and drive.
National Adoption Month
The 2007 National Adoption Month Theme
This years theme is "Answering the Call - You don't have to be perfect to be a perfect parent. There are thousands of teens in foster care who would love to put up with you."
This year's theme of adopting teens from foster care builds on the Ad Council's new public service announcement (PSA) campaign of the Children's Bureau, the Adoption Exchange Association, and The Collaboration to AdoptUsKids. Learn more.
This years theme is "Answering the Call - You don't have to be perfect to be a perfect parent. There are thousands of teens in foster care who would love to put up with you."
This year's theme of adopting teens from foster care builds on the Ad Council's new public service announcement (PSA) campaign of the Children's Bureau, the Adoption Exchange Association, and The Collaboration to AdoptUsKids. Learn more.
Culprits of weight gain
So, have you gained a few pounds lately, and don't know how? Here are some likely culprits:
The newer, trendy bigger utensils. According to food researcher, Dr. James Painter, people who ate with smaller forks and spoons tend to feel more satisfied after one serving than people who ate with the bigger utensils.
A neat, tidy table! Leave all empty dishes on the table until cleanup time. Studies show that people eat 27% more food when their dishes are cleared, because they don't have that visual score card of how much they've eaten.
A big menu- menus with 2 or more panels take longer to read. The longer you look at the choices, the more food you're likely to order and to eat!
The newer, trendy bigger utensils. According to food researcher, Dr. James Painter, people who ate with smaller forks and spoons tend to feel more satisfied after one serving than people who ate with the bigger utensils.
A neat, tidy table! Leave all empty dishes on the table until cleanup time. Studies show that people eat 27% more food when their dishes are cleared, because they don't have that visual score card of how much they've eaten.
A big menu- menus with 2 or more panels take longer to read. The longer you look at the choices, the more food you're likely to order and to eat!
The sex diet
Forget the 'no pain, no gain' philosophy on slimming down, if you want to lose weight, the hottest new diet is the 'Sex Diet', a way to trim down, shape up and make your love life better than ever.
The one-month 'Sex Diet' uses critical libido-boosting foods and couples them to scheduled sexual activities. It's a "diet and do-it" philosophy that uses positive reinforcement to peel off the pounds and it's all in the book "The Ultimate Sex Diet".
Dr. Erika Goodstone, a clinical sexologist says it works. "Sex is just one other way to boost your metabolism." She says everyone can learn to use food to maximize their sex life and use their sex life to maximize weight loss.
Here are some of the rules of the diet:
Don't starve yourself. "If you're really starving yourself, you're not enjoying, and nurturing the part of you that would also really enjoy sex," says Goodstone.
Rule number two: "Make foods sensual. Indulge in soft, suggestive foods like bananas or peaces and sweet treats like strawberries dipped in heart healthy dark chocolate. Dr. Goodstone says because they're high in libido boosting arginine, even beans are on the list. "And we never think of beans as a sexy food."
Rule number three: Don't eat too much before the act, just sample and savor.
Susan Nowrouzi, a nutritionist at Miami's Baptist Hospital, says sex can curb your appetite. "When you do have orgasm after sex, you kinda feel calm, and that takes away from cravings," according to Nowrouzi.
Rule number four: Warm up your bodies and your passion with special made-for-two stretching exercises like the 'crunchy kiss' or the 'see saw'. Do it daily and then just do it.
The book calls for daily sex in a variety of unmentionable but calorie burning positions. "The more vigorous it is, the more calories you lose," says Nowrouzi.
And if you can't do it daily, just do it more. "You do lose calories, 100 to 300 calories depending on the time. But again this is putting all in perspective something you can achieve. Something that makes sense" says Nowrouzi.
Rule number five: Enjoy. It refers to enjoying your food and each other. "When you're trying too hard to not enjoy foods, and you're trying to eliminate all these foods that you enjoy, you're not going to be enjoying sex either," according to Dr. Goodstone.
She adds that if you spend more time in bed, you'll spend less time at the table.
CBS4 Health Specialist, Dr. Sean Kenniff
The one-month 'Sex Diet' uses critical libido-boosting foods and couples them to scheduled sexual activities. It's a "diet and do-it" philosophy that uses positive reinforcement to peel off the pounds and it's all in the book "The Ultimate Sex Diet".
Dr. Erika Goodstone, a clinical sexologist says it works. "Sex is just one other way to boost your metabolism." She says everyone can learn to use food to maximize their sex life and use their sex life to maximize weight loss.
Here are some of the rules of the diet:
Don't starve yourself. "If you're really starving yourself, you're not enjoying, and nurturing the part of you that would also really enjoy sex," says Goodstone.
Rule number two: "Make foods sensual. Indulge in soft, suggestive foods like bananas or peaces and sweet treats like strawberries dipped in heart healthy dark chocolate. Dr. Goodstone says because they're high in libido boosting arginine, even beans are on the list. "And we never think of beans as a sexy food."
Rule number three: Don't eat too much before the act, just sample and savor.
Susan Nowrouzi, a nutritionist at Miami's Baptist Hospital, says sex can curb your appetite. "When you do have orgasm after sex, you kinda feel calm, and that takes away from cravings," according to Nowrouzi.
Rule number four: Warm up your bodies and your passion with special made-for-two stretching exercises like the 'crunchy kiss' or the 'see saw'. Do it daily and then just do it.
The book calls for daily sex in a variety of unmentionable but calorie burning positions. "The more vigorous it is, the more calories you lose," says Nowrouzi.
And if you can't do it daily, just do it more. "You do lose calories, 100 to 300 calories depending on the time. But again this is putting all in perspective something you can achieve. Something that makes sense" says Nowrouzi.
Rule number five: Enjoy. It refers to enjoying your food and each other. "When you're trying too hard to not enjoy foods, and you're trying to eliminate all these foods that you enjoy, you're not going to be enjoying sex either," according to Dr. Goodstone.
She adds that if you spend more time in bed, you'll spend less time at the table.
CBS4 Health Specialist, Dr. Sean Kenniff
Monday, November 5, 2007
Handling family gatherings
Do holiday visits with family members make you nuts? Here's how to deal with each and every one of them.
Men's Fitness, by J.L. Sullivan
It's great to see your extended family when everyone gets together for the holidays, isn't it? For a while, anyway ... until they start to get on your nerves, and you begin to wonder why Christmas couldn't come along just once every other year. Well, you don't have to let your yuletide thoughts turn into homicidal fantasies. We've met your relatives, and we know just how to handle 'em. Follow our lead, and you will, too. Read more.
Men's Fitness, by J.L. Sullivan
It's great to see your extended family when everyone gets together for the holidays, isn't it? For a while, anyway ... until they start to get on your nerves, and you begin to wonder why Christmas couldn't come along just once every other year. Well, you don't have to let your yuletide thoughts turn into homicidal fantasies. We've met your relatives, and we know just how to handle 'em. Follow our lead, and you will, too. Read more.
A guide to caring for parents
Your 5-minute guide to caring for parents
When your aging parent needs help, it's often up to you. Here are 24 tips on how to make it work.
By MSN Money staff
Some parents may not feel comfortable divulging financial information, even to their children.
It's not important that the whole family know the details of their finances. What is important is that your parents, as they age, gather the information, are prepared for the possibility of incapacity and consider how to pay for long-term care if necessary.
To begin, start with the paperwork:
Attitude is everything. If you try to boss your parents around, they might reject any help from you at all. Failing to act, however, can have serious consequences, both financially and health-wise. (See "3 steps to help parents grow old gracefully.")
Find out where they keep important papers, including a will, powers of attorney, safe-deposit-box information, birth and marriage certificates, dissolution certificates, Social Security and military service records, and insurance policies. (See "9 vital money questions for Mom and Dad.")
Make lists of pensions and investments, property and financial advisers.
Can they stay at home?
Your parents could live independently just fine for a while. For extra peace of mind:
Find out if they're paying the bills. If not, sign them up for online or automatic bill pay. That way, you can also sign in to make payments. You have other options, but consult an attorney before taking more drastic steps, such as joint bank accounts, a living trust, financial power of attorney or guardianship.
Make sure they fill their prescriptions. Look into state or drug makers' programs to help reduce the cost. Consider mail-order drugs that update automatically each month; ask about lower-cost generics; join a Medicare plan for prescription drug coverage. (See "13 ways to save on prescriptions.")
Do a safety check and fall-proof the house, including tacking down loose carpets, tossing throw rugs and removing thresholds. Install handrails, grab bars and nonslip strips in the shower.
Consider meal delivery services.
Bring in a home-care nurse if needed, but be prepared to pay. Annual costs for home care can top $20,000.
Get a medical-alert system so your parents can push a button for help.
If they can't live at home
At some point, your parents may need more daily help, and moving them in with you might not be the best option. Many assisted living facilities offer graduated levels of care and can meet your parents' needs with less than 24-hour-a-day service.
Select the lowest-possible level of care. Medication, bed-to-wheelchair transfers, bathing and dressing help can be provided. Your parents have their own room but eat in a common room and have access to social activities. Help your parents keep as much of their lifestyle and mementos as possible. (See "Ease your parents' move to a home.")
Assisted living facilities vary in cost. What you need to know:
Medicare does not pay for assisted living services, so you and your parents will have to foot the bill.
The average cost is nearly $70 per day. Know what you're paying for. Additional fees are billed separately for services such as extra nursing, equipment and rehabilitation.
Before you sign a contract, ask if the facility requires medications to be packaged in single-dose packets. This can add as much as $6,000 per year to costs.
Facilities that offer graduated care are good insurance should your parents' money run out. Most assisted-living facilities give priority for their Medicaid-funded beds to current residents.
Is more care needed?
A nursing home would be the next step. Nursing homes are designed for people not able to care for themselves.
Long-term care is expensive, and a nursing home stay can cost $75 to $235 per day. Under certain conditions, Medicare might cover some of the cost.
How to pay for it all
Typically, Social Security, pensions and savings fund our later years, but there are options to pay for health care and other expenses:
Sell the house, difficult as it might be, to free up cash.
Keep the house: Reverse mortgages allow homeowners over 62 years old to access money built up as equity. The home does not need to be paid off. The balance of the reverse mortgage is paid off as a part of the sale. However, one homeowner does need to live in the house until it is sold. (See "Pay the bills with a house.")
Medicare: The process begins at age 65, when all who've paid into the system during their career receive Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient hospital costs and skilled-nursing home care.
If the kids are grown, cash out the life insurance and reinvest in something that provides a predictable monthly income.
Taxes: Keep track of medical bills. Medical expenses are deductible if they exceed 7.5% of adjusted gross income.
Credit cards: They're a bad idea for seniors on fixed incomes. The payments erode financial flexibility and use up cash. Advise your parents to switch to lower-interest cards and ditch the debt.
What about you?
As much as you might want to, you can't do it all. Decide what you are willing to do, then stick with it.
Get some help with community services (meal delivery, adult day care, etc.) and recruit relatives or friends.
Build an emergency fund. Even if you're not paying directly for your parents' care, you'll encounter plenty of expenses. (See "Why you need $500 in the bank.")
Don't try to carry your parents' debts. You can't be held responsible for their debts, unless you co-signed a loan, added them to a credit card or otherwise took legal responsibility for their obligations.
Heed your parents' lessons and don't delay saving for your own retirement.
When your aging parent needs help, it's often up to you. Here are 24 tips on how to make it work.
By MSN Money staff
Some parents may not feel comfortable divulging financial information, even to their children.
It's not important that the whole family know the details of their finances. What is important is that your parents, as they age, gather the information, are prepared for the possibility of incapacity and consider how to pay for long-term care if necessary.
To begin, start with the paperwork:
Attitude is everything. If you try to boss your parents around, they might reject any help from you at all. Failing to act, however, can have serious consequences, both financially and health-wise. (See "3 steps to help parents grow old gracefully.")
Find out where they keep important papers, including a will, powers of attorney, safe-deposit-box information, birth and marriage certificates, dissolution certificates, Social Security and military service records, and insurance policies. (See "9 vital money questions for Mom and Dad.")
Make lists of pensions and investments, property and financial advisers.
Can they stay at home?
Your parents could live independently just fine for a while. For extra peace of mind:
Find out if they're paying the bills. If not, sign them up for online or automatic bill pay. That way, you can also sign in to make payments. You have other options, but consult an attorney before taking more drastic steps, such as joint bank accounts, a living trust, financial power of attorney or guardianship.
Make sure they fill their prescriptions. Look into state or drug makers' programs to help reduce the cost. Consider mail-order drugs that update automatically each month; ask about lower-cost generics; join a Medicare plan for prescription drug coverage. (See "13 ways to save on prescriptions.")
Do a safety check and fall-proof the house, including tacking down loose carpets, tossing throw rugs and removing thresholds. Install handrails, grab bars and nonslip strips in the shower.
Consider meal delivery services.
Bring in a home-care nurse if needed, but be prepared to pay. Annual costs for home care can top $20,000.
Get a medical-alert system so your parents can push a button for help.
If they can't live at home
At some point, your parents may need more daily help, and moving them in with you might not be the best option. Many assisted living facilities offer graduated levels of care and can meet your parents' needs with less than 24-hour-a-day service.
Select the lowest-possible level of care. Medication, bed-to-wheelchair transfers, bathing and dressing help can be provided. Your parents have their own room but eat in a common room and have access to social activities. Help your parents keep as much of their lifestyle and mementos as possible. (See "Ease your parents' move to a home.")
Assisted living facilities vary in cost. What you need to know:
Medicare does not pay for assisted living services, so you and your parents will have to foot the bill.
The average cost is nearly $70 per day. Know what you're paying for. Additional fees are billed separately for services such as extra nursing, equipment and rehabilitation.
Before you sign a contract, ask if the facility requires medications to be packaged in single-dose packets. This can add as much as $6,000 per year to costs.
Facilities that offer graduated care are good insurance should your parents' money run out. Most assisted-living facilities give priority for their Medicaid-funded beds to current residents.
Is more care needed?
A nursing home would be the next step. Nursing homes are designed for people not able to care for themselves.
Long-term care is expensive, and a nursing home stay can cost $75 to $235 per day. Under certain conditions, Medicare might cover some of the cost.
How to pay for it all
Typically, Social Security, pensions and savings fund our later years, but there are options to pay for health care and other expenses:
Sell the house, difficult as it might be, to free up cash.
Keep the house: Reverse mortgages allow homeowners over 62 years old to access money built up as equity. The home does not need to be paid off. The balance of the reverse mortgage is paid off as a part of the sale. However, one homeowner does need to live in the house until it is sold. (See "Pay the bills with a house.")
Medicare: The process begins at age 65, when all who've paid into the system during their career receive Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient hospital costs and skilled-nursing home care.
If the kids are grown, cash out the life insurance and reinvest in something that provides a predictable monthly income.
Taxes: Keep track of medical bills. Medical expenses are deductible if they exceed 7.5% of adjusted gross income.
Credit cards: They're a bad idea for seniors on fixed incomes. The payments erode financial flexibility and use up cash. Advise your parents to switch to lower-interest cards and ditch the debt.
What about you?
As much as you might want to, you can't do it all. Decide what you are willing to do, then stick with it.
Get some help with community services (meal delivery, adult day care, etc.) and recruit relatives or friends.
Build an emergency fund. Even if you're not paying directly for your parents' care, you'll encounter plenty of expenses. (See "Why you need $500 in the bank.")
Don't try to carry your parents' debts. You can't be held responsible for their debts, unless you co-signed a loan, added them to a credit card or otherwise took legal responsibility for their obligations.
Heed your parents' lessons and don't delay saving for your own retirement.
Do you have a healthy eater
How to Raise a Healthy Eater
By Lynn Schnurnberger, PARADE Magazine
We want our kids to eat right. Experts say they’ll do better in school and have more energy, brighter skin and shinier hair if they choose carrots over chips or lean meat over a greasy burger. Still, it’s not always easy. Arguments with recalcitrant tots who’d rather be playing with their mashed potatoes than eating them threaten to turn the dinner hour into a family food feud. But don’t give up. Here’s the skinny on how you can make eating healthy food more palatable.
Do As I Do: “Young children are like ducks: They do what their parents do,” says Harvard endocrinologist Dr. David Ludwig, director of the Optimal Weight for Life program at Children’s Hospital Boston. If you eat junk food instead of fruits and vegetables, they will too. A University of Tennessee study reports that mothers usually refrain from offering babies foods they themselves dislike—so if you hate fava beans, chances are that your child has never tried them. Still, says Dr. Ludwig, it’s never too late to become a good role model.
Keep It Real: Explain to children that real foods—like fruits, vegetables, nuts, berries, beans, fish and meat—come from nature. Dr. Ludwig recommends that obese children keep food diaries, recording all of the sugary drinks and factory-processed junk foods they eat in a day. They’ll be astonished at how many they consume. Kids may moan, but they’ll get hungry and learn to replace cheese puffs with low-fat cheese.
Give Babies a Taste for Variety: Your baby is 4 to 6 months old, and the pediatrician says it’s time to augment her diet of breast milk or formula. You give her a first spoonful of pureed cereal—and she spits it out. “Persevere,” advises Penn State University’s Leann Birch, Ph.D., director of the Center for Childhood Obesity Research. Birch’s studies show that, though babies are born with a preference for sweets, daily exposure helps them accept initially rejected foods. There’s no reason why babies’ diets should be bland. As early as possible, children should begin discovering new tastes and textures. By the time they’re a year old, children in Latin American countries already are sampling moderately spicy foods.
Defuse a Potential Food Fight: If kids are refusing to eat their veggies, “Ask them to take one ‘ No-thank-you bite,’” says registered dietitian Elizabeth Ward. Be firm, but don’t make a big deal about it. Children may need 15 or 20 tries over the course of different meals. Still, older children, like babies, usually develop a taste for once-disliked foods too. Pair new foods with old favorites, and serve small portions (kids always can ask for more). Don’t try to introduce a new food when your child is cranky or overtired. Kids under age 5 will do better experimenting at lunch.
Think Out of the Box: Children need energy-boosting snacks. But beware of the calorie-laden after-school slice of pizza or the toddler treat of cookies and juice. Baylor College of Medicine behavioral nutritionist Tom Baranowski, Ph.D., says healthy snacks have to be accessible. A child is more likely to munch on carrots that are peeled, sliced and sitting next to a favorite dip on a reachable refrigerator shelf. A variety of dressings can make veggies more fun. Cut up oranges and apples, cube low-fat cheese, serve frozen grapes. Offer whole-wheat toast with a little peanut butter or yogurt.
Make Good Menu Choices: Americans today spend 18 times what we did on fast food just 30 years ago; the average teen eats fast food twice a week. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation recommends that you teach kids to pass or go lightly on mayo, sour cream and sauces when eating out. Choose grilled, baked or broiled (anything but fried or breaded) chicken over a burger; a salad or baked potato instead of onion rings or fries. Nix shakes and soda in favor of water or low-fat milk. Avoid the words “double meat” or “supersized.”
“De-Program Your Child,” says Dr. David Ludwig, who believes that TV might be the most insidious factor in children’s weight gain. There’s no nutritional value in being a couch potato. TV-obsessed kids miss out on exercise and are exposed to more than 10,000 food commercials a year—most of them for high-calorie, low-quality snacks that they later nag their parents to buy. In a Harvard study, Dr. Ludwig found that for each hour of television they watched, children consumed an additional 167 calories. Take TV sets out of the kitchen and bedrooms, avoid watching during dinner and limit every family member’s viewing—parents included—to two hours a day. If you can, set up a treadmill or stationary bike in front of the TV. Then get moving to create fun alternatives to sitting on the couch. Set up a game of Twister or some dance video games in the den. Go biking, jump rope or toss a ball around in the yard.
Beware of Becoming the Food Police: Banning a food completely can make forbidden fruits—or ice creams—all the more tantalizing. In a study of 5- to 7-year-old girls, those told that they couldn’t eat snacks were more likely to pig out on food than their peers. Elizabeth Ward suggests striking a balance. “If 90% of the time you eat from the food pyramid, 10% of your choices can be strictly for fun,” she says. The best idea is to go out for treats—that way you don’t have to argue over candy that a child knows is right there in the kitchen cabinet. And while you can make sure to stock only healthy foods in those kitchen cabinets, you cannot and should not try to control what your kids eat outside the house. Teenagers, especially, need freedom to make their own choices, and if you limit that freedom, they’ll rebel. The good news is that children who grow up in families that are serious about healthy eating often eat right as adults too. After all, you’ve given them good food for thought.
Courtesy of PARADE
By Lynn Schnurnberger, PARADE Magazine
We want our kids to eat right. Experts say they’ll do better in school and have more energy, brighter skin and shinier hair if they choose carrots over chips or lean meat over a greasy burger. Still, it’s not always easy. Arguments with recalcitrant tots who’d rather be playing with their mashed potatoes than eating them threaten to turn the dinner hour into a family food feud. But don’t give up. Here’s the skinny on how you can make eating healthy food more palatable.
Do As I Do: “Young children are like ducks: They do what their parents do,” says Harvard endocrinologist Dr. David Ludwig, director of the Optimal Weight for Life program at Children’s Hospital Boston. If you eat junk food instead of fruits and vegetables, they will too. A University of Tennessee study reports that mothers usually refrain from offering babies foods they themselves dislike—so if you hate fava beans, chances are that your child has never tried them. Still, says Dr. Ludwig, it’s never too late to become a good role model.
Keep It Real: Explain to children that real foods—like fruits, vegetables, nuts, berries, beans, fish and meat—come from nature. Dr. Ludwig recommends that obese children keep food diaries, recording all of the sugary drinks and factory-processed junk foods they eat in a day. They’ll be astonished at how many they consume. Kids may moan, but they’ll get hungry and learn to replace cheese puffs with low-fat cheese.
Give Babies a Taste for Variety: Your baby is 4 to 6 months old, and the pediatrician says it’s time to augment her diet of breast milk or formula. You give her a first spoonful of pureed cereal—and she spits it out. “Persevere,” advises Penn State University’s Leann Birch, Ph.D., director of the Center for Childhood Obesity Research. Birch’s studies show that, though babies are born with a preference for sweets, daily exposure helps them accept initially rejected foods. There’s no reason why babies’ diets should be bland. As early as possible, children should begin discovering new tastes and textures. By the time they’re a year old, children in Latin American countries already are sampling moderately spicy foods.
Defuse a Potential Food Fight: If kids are refusing to eat their veggies, “Ask them to take one ‘ No-thank-you bite,’” says registered dietitian Elizabeth Ward. Be firm, but don’t make a big deal about it. Children may need 15 or 20 tries over the course of different meals. Still, older children, like babies, usually develop a taste for once-disliked foods too. Pair new foods with old favorites, and serve small portions (kids always can ask for more). Don’t try to introduce a new food when your child is cranky or overtired. Kids under age 5 will do better experimenting at lunch.
Think Out of the Box: Children need energy-boosting snacks. But beware of the calorie-laden after-school slice of pizza or the toddler treat of cookies and juice. Baylor College of Medicine behavioral nutritionist Tom Baranowski, Ph.D., says healthy snacks have to be accessible. A child is more likely to munch on carrots that are peeled, sliced and sitting next to a favorite dip on a reachable refrigerator shelf. A variety of dressings can make veggies more fun. Cut up oranges and apples, cube low-fat cheese, serve frozen grapes. Offer whole-wheat toast with a little peanut butter or yogurt.
Make Good Menu Choices: Americans today spend 18 times what we did on fast food just 30 years ago; the average teen eats fast food twice a week. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation recommends that you teach kids to pass or go lightly on mayo, sour cream and sauces when eating out. Choose grilled, baked or broiled (anything but fried or breaded) chicken over a burger; a salad or baked potato instead of onion rings or fries. Nix shakes and soda in favor of water or low-fat milk. Avoid the words “double meat” or “supersized.”
“De-Program Your Child,” says Dr. David Ludwig, who believes that TV might be the most insidious factor in children’s weight gain. There’s no nutritional value in being a couch potato. TV-obsessed kids miss out on exercise and are exposed to more than 10,000 food commercials a year—most of them for high-calorie, low-quality snacks that they later nag their parents to buy. In a Harvard study, Dr. Ludwig found that for each hour of television they watched, children consumed an additional 167 calories. Take TV sets out of the kitchen and bedrooms, avoid watching during dinner and limit every family member’s viewing—parents included—to two hours a day. If you can, set up a treadmill or stationary bike in front of the TV. Then get moving to create fun alternatives to sitting on the couch. Set up a game of Twister or some dance video games in the den. Go biking, jump rope or toss a ball around in the yard.
Beware of Becoming the Food Police: Banning a food completely can make forbidden fruits—or ice creams—all the more tantalizing. In a study of 5- to 7-year-old girls, those told that they couldn’t eat snacks were more likely to pig out on food than their peers. Elizabeth Ward suggests striking a balance. “If 90% of the time you eat from the food pyramid, 10% of your choices can be strictly for fun,” she says. The best idea is to go out for treats—that way you don’t have to argue over candy that a child knows is right there in the kitchen cabinet. And while you can make sure to stock only healthy foods in those kitchen cabinets, you cannot and should not try to control what your kids eat outside the house. Teenagers, especially, need freedom to make their own choices, and if you limit that freedom, they’ll rebel. The good news is that children who grow up in families that are serious about healthy eating often eat right as adults too. After all, you’ve given them good food for thought.
Courtesy of PARADE
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