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Fat school

My son often comes home with stories about kids teasing him or kids picking on another child during the school day. It was true when I was in school ... Read More »

Growing pains

My son is very athletically inclined. He does well at every team sport he plays and he invariably picks active play over anything else. He's ... Read More »

Healthy desserts for kids!

One universal truth in the land of kids these days is a love for sweets and anything that tastes sweet. Is there such a thing as having a sweet -- but ... Read More »

Kids FitDeck cards: A super way to get moving

Kids are more obese than ever and Superman is super cool. So I can't help but absolutely love the idea of these FitDeck exercise flash cards for kids ... Read More »

Kids hurt by lack of bathroom breaks

In an effort to assert more control in the classroom, more and more teachers are refusing to let kids use the bathroom during class. On one hand, it ... Read More »

Can cartoon characters fight childhood obesity?

As part of the fight against childhood obesity, the World Cancer Research Fund is now using cartoons to get kids interested in eating right, and ... Read More »

More kids taking long-term prescription drugs

"There's increasing use of medication in children the last 20 years, but does that mean we're treating them successfully or that we're ... Read More »

Teenage weight management program comes to Iowa hospital

In what looks like a model program for teenagers grappling with weight issues, specialists at Children's Hospital of Iowa are offering the Better ... Read More »