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Did You Cut Diet Out of Conversation With Your Children?
Mom might feel fat, but her kiddos shouldn't have to hear it. More and more parents are cutting "I'm chubby" exclamations from their conversation diet as mothers become concerned with the ill effects the statements have on their offspring, particularly impressionable daughters. Some families have even cut the word "fat" from their vocabularies despite a world that is now seemingly obsessed with childhood obesity, trans fat and exercise.
Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Asparagus
Mothers take classes on breastfeeding and even meet with lactation consultants on a weekly basis, but those experts don't tell her that if she eats asparagus, she's going to smell it hours later in her son's diaper!
The other night I hesitated before taking a bite, but caved to my craving and ate a few of the tasty green spears. As expected I paid the price in my own way, but the next morning, I smelled the asparagus aftermath elsewhere.
The Last Time I Really Enjoyed a Candy Bar I Was Seven
Ignorance is bliss when it comes to some childhood habits like eating junk food. A chocolate bar tastes ten times better when you don't know how many calories it has or care. Kids pick their favorite flavor of ice cream based on the color or amount of bubble gum chunks it contains.
Baby Bump: Prenatal Diet May Mean Early Periods
What you eat while pregnant, may affect more than your waistline. A recent study claims that a woman's prenatal diet may influence the age at which her unborn daughter will begin to menstruate. For expecting ladies who indulge their taste buds with ice cream, cookies and other fattening treats, this news may be unwelcome.
Diet Influences the Sex of Babies?
I wasn't much of an eater until after I had my daughter, maybe that's how I ended up with a son.
A recently released study claims that a woman's eating habits prior to getting pregnant may influence the sex of her children. To get the details, read more
Are Your Kids Healthy Eaters?
As parents, we want to feed our children the healthiest choices available and specialty stores like Whole Foods have made it all the easier. Even mainstream supermarkets are offering more organic and natural options. But, sometimes time, money and temper tantrums make it hard to get kids to eat what's best for them.
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Did You Start Eating Better Once You Entered Motherhood?
Before baby arrived, mama may have occasionally skipped dinner or even resorted to a liquid diet at the local happy hour. But when there's a wee one in the family, mommy's schedule shifts and often, so does her eating habits. Pregnancy usually kicks a woman's bad eating habits to the curb, giving her a head start on better food choices.
Lil Links: Treats That Won't Trick the Diet
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LilSugar Exclusive: Celebrity Trainer Provides Postpartum Exercise Tips
Eating for two may sound like fun during pregnancy, but after the baby arrives, the reality of nine months of eating quickly sets in. While 75 percent of LilSugar readers kept track of their weight throughout their pregnancy, the thought of returning to a regular exercise routine is a task few new mamas are ready to tackle. From group exercise classes to at-home videos, there are a variety of methods for shedding baby weight.
Would You Invest in an Autism Screening Assessment?
If you could buy one more piece of the puzzle, would you? Some parents rely on their pediatricians for recommended tests and screenings, while others are willing to take matters into their own hands. When it comes to autism, many mamas seek out doctors willing to use a modified vaccination schedule or conform to a controlled diet in order to reduce the chances of their lil one developing the disorder.
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