Tag: overweight
I Felt Like A Fat Worthless Loser, But Seeing My Wedding...
I’ve always loved food. It’s not the done thing nowadays to label people, but it’s fair to say that as a child,...
I Was Scared My Obesity Would Kill Me So I Lost...
Hardly a day goes by without there being some story in the news about the obesity crisis. Too many of us weigh far too...
Ask The Parents – How Can I Lose My Baby Weight?
Even though we’ve done something amazing by bringing another little life into the world, even though we love them more than anything...
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis: What Is The Polio-Like Illness Paralyzing US Children?
I experienced déjà vu when I took care of a child with acute flaccid myelitis in 2014, one of the first cases of its...
10 Ways To Avoid Bites And Stings This Summer (And How To Treat Them...
This freakishly hot weather means plenty of chance for our kids to get outside and enjoy the summer, whether it’s playing in...
Healthy For You, Healthy For Your Baby – This Is The Only Book You’ll...
Research indicates that what women eat while pregnant has lasting effects when it comes to their child’s health and brain development. But...
‘Daddy, I’m Scared.’ What To Do If Your Child Has A Phobia
Strictly speaking, the definition of a phobia is ‘an overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal’*, but many parents...
7 Sustainable Living Tips Our Grandparents Taught Us
“Back in my day…” Perhaps you’ve found yourself on the receiving end of this “advice”. When it comes to our grandparents' generation (and let’s be...