Q: Are My Kids Watching Too Much TV?

A: Studies show that children who watch too much TV are more likely to be overweight. And, depending on the content of what they see, they tend to be more aggressive. Too much TV viewing also has been linked to poor grades, sleep problems, and behavior problems ( Read more... )

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Parental alienation is a social dynamic, generally occurring due to divorce or separation, when a child expresses unjustified hatred or unreasonably strong dislike of one parent, making access by the rejected parent difficult or impossible.

It can be detrimental. Restaurant meals can have twice the calories, fat, and sodium of the same dish you whip up at home given that these meals are cooked using extra fat and the portions tend to be bigger. If they absolutely have to eat out often, tell them to eat vegetable-based items. If not, let them eat at home more.


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