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Ten days or ten years

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by Beverly Pressey

I have been advising parents and child care workers that a young child (ages 1-5) may need to see a new food 8-10 times before they may choose to eat it.  This recommendation is based on peer reviewed studies from the best nutrition based journals.  I guess none of these studies had enough time or money to study children over ten years.
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The dumb jock myth

by Christine Carter December 14, 2010
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This article is reprinted from Christine Carter’s blog about raising happy kids, which can be found on the Greater Good Magazine website. “The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running.” —Author Unknown Like 44 percent of the population, I will make New Year’s Resolutions this year, and I’m [...]

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Green summer tips

by Nancy Weil June 1, 2010
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Check out our new ‘Green Parenting’ section by Nancy Weil As summer approaches and this school year comes to a close, we are all dying to   get outside and play!!  All you can  think about is sitting under those blue skies, sipping cool lemonade outside traveling , letting your kids run through the sprinklers and [...]

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Stress Resilience – 7 strategies

by Joel and Michelle Levey May 10, 2010
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Here are a seven strategies, drawn from our work with peak performers in sports, business, medicine, and the U.S. Army Special Forces to help you increase your stress resilience, enhance your vitality and performance, and thrive personally and professionally.

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Boys height issues

by New York Times Family Column March 16, 2010
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Question: My 15-year-old son hasn’t grown much, if at all, for about a year, including his foot size. Has he stopped growing? Or might he still have another growth spurt? I know that boys often grow until they are 21. Answer:  Many factors determine a child’s pattern of growth and final adult height: genes, diet [...]

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Reflections on The Mindful Brain written by Daniel Siegel

by Community of Mindful Parents February 18, 2010
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Welcome to a journey into the heart of our lives. Being mindfully aware, attending to the richness of our experiences, creates scientifically recognized enhancements in our physiology, our mental functions, and our interpersonal relationships. Being fully present in our awareness opens our lives to new possibilities of well-being.

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Mindful Food Selection

by Beverly Pressey February 5, 2010
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As mindful parents, I imagine that you have tried to decipher a nutrition label on a food package in order to determine if the product was healthy or not.  Odds are that after studying this label you were still unsure.  You may be unsure because most consumers in the United States don’t have a visual [...]

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Fattening up babies?

by Beverly Pressey January 13, 2010
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We are so obsessed about weight in this country.  Even babies are targets. Babies are supposed to have visible body fat.  It is normal for a baby to have several chins, a neck that is hard to find, and rolls of fat at their thighs, wrists and elbows.

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Don’t hide that squash!

by Beverly Pressey January 9, 2010
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Many parents hide food in order to get their children to eat what they think is healthy.  There are even several cook books that will assist you in these efforts.  What does hiding food accomplish?  On the positive side it allows parents to feel better about the healthy foods their child unknowingly eats.  All other [...]

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A three year old’s ‘potty progress’

by New York Times Family Column January 9, 2010
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By T. BERRY BRAZELTON, M.D., and JOSHUA SPARROW, M.D. from The New York Times Syndicate’s FAMILIES TODAY column. Question: My 3-year-old daughter is fully potty-trained for urination — no diaper at night or for naps. But she refuses to use the toilet for a bowel movement and asks for a diaper instead (she will sit on [...]

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Strategies for mastering stress

by Joel and Michelle Levey January 9, 2010
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Life’s myriad of changes often lead to an accumulation of stress. Here is a compendium of simple, common sense strategies for transforming mental and physical tension into energy creatively and effectively expressed. None of these strategies are new. Many will be familiar to you, but we often need to be reminded. Circle the ones you’d [...]

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Teenager’s sleep habits

by New York Times Family Column December 11, 2009
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By T. BERRY BRAZELTON, M.D., and JOSHUA SPARROW, M.D. from The New York Times Syndicate’s FAMILIES TODAY column Question: I’m concerned about my 14-year-old son’s sleep habits. He has always stayed up late (1 a.m. is comfortable for him). Getting him to bed earlier is a challenge. Even if I succeed, he can’t fall asleep for [...]

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Mindful Parenting in the Holiday Season

by Laura December 11, 2009
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The boon and bane of the holiday season is that it recurs every year, and over the years, memories can be laid down, lived, and renewed.

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New Foods For New Babies

by Beverly Pressey December 4, 2009
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Food introduction for new parents can be daunting.  There are many books, charts and experts to tell you what to do and how to do it.  But by observing your child you will know more than the experts.  To get started, here are several simple reminders:

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Nourishfoods for the holidays: mindful eating habits

by Lori Cohen-Sanford November 5, 2009
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In keeping with the Nourishfoods philosophy to offer organic, healthful meals that are seasonally inspired, the holiday months of November and December illustrate this concept beautifully.

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Preventing Child Abuse: Sources of Strength

by New York Times Family Column November 2, 2009
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At a conference in Washington last week, reports on child abuse and neglect in the United States revealed a national crisis.

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Preventing Child Abuse: We Can Do Better

by New York Times Family Column October 23, 2009
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(This is the first in a two-part series on child abuse. Part 2, which will be available next week, outlines warning signs and sources of strength for families.)

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Bake Cookies for a Neighbor

by Ashley October 8, 2009
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When is the last time you baked cookies for a neighbor or cooked some extra dinner and took it to a friend who is struggling to find time to cook? Did you know that doing such activities for others is actually a way to increase the health and well-being of your own children and family?

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Struggles Over Healthy Eating

by New York Times Family Column October 6, 2009
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By T. BERRY BRAZELTON, M.D., and JOSHUA SPARROW, M.D. from The New York Times Syndicate’s FAMILIES TODAY column Question: My 16-month-old son has never been a good eater. He likes milk and salty foods (such as pretzels and french fries). I’ve tried every other food, from fruits to veggies to meat, but he won’t even put [...]

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