Healthy Child

“The Addiction Inoculation is a vital look into best practices parenting. Writing as a teacher, a mother, and, as it happens, a recovering alcoholic, Lahey's stance is so compassionate, her advice so smart, any and all parents will benefit from her hard-won wisdom.” —Peggy Orenstein...

What you have for breakfast can affect your mind and body for the rest of the day. But how do you know which choice is right? Choosing what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner doesn't have to be stressful. Learn how to make an informed decision during mealtimes. Then spend your day with plenty of energy. It's a busy world, but with the right fuel, your body will be prepared.

Bread, cereal, and quinoa . . . These healthy foods are all part of the grain group! In this Pebble Explore book, learn where grains come from, what nutrition they provide, and how they help form a healthy diet.

This friendly and empowering puberty guide helps growing up feel less confusing and more confidence-boosting for girls and the trusted adults supporting them. Suppose you want a simple, age-appropriate resource that answers fundamental questions without embarrassment or overwhelm. In that case, this doctor-teacher-approved guide is the perfect fit.

Discover where protein foods come from, what nutrition they provide, and how they help form a healthy diet. Filled with meaty facts, including meat alternatives, this Pebble Explore book will give curious young listeners—and report writers—plenty to chew on.

By now, many of us understand that our childhoods play a vital role in our behavior, especially in our closest & most intimate relationships. BUT! This doesn’t mean these behaviors are now set in stone forever. In fact, by taking the time to understand their cause, uncover their roots & truly work through them, you can not only heal your inner child & anxious attachment style, but start living your best life. With the practical strategies, tips & exercises you can start your journey to FREEDOM.

Your Child Can't Weight is a book that introduces a new approach to help parents and loved ones of children who are overweight. The authors share their personal experiences regarding childhood obesity and how to successfully address this very timely issue in our country.

En ¡Con golpes NO!, Martha Alicia Chávez dirige un llamado a los padres para hacerles saber, de una vez por todas, que educar con límites no es educar con golpes. Martha Alicia Chávez, autora del bestseller Tu hijo tu espejo y referente en temas parenting, ofrece en ¡Con golpes NO! las herramientas para criar a nuestros hijos de una manera efectiva y amorosa.

Many children today are growing up in the midst of adversity, whether family difficulties or larger societal crises. All children need to be able to deal with stress, cope with challenges, and persevere through disappointments. While we cannot protect children from all hardships, we can promote healthy development that fosters resilience.

This book goes in-depth into obesity at all stages of life, its causes, and the health issues that are associated with being obese. Struggling with obesity doesn’t only have an impact on the individual, but also their friends and family. The impact is massive and can affect the person’s emotional, mental, and financial health.

Eating is an innate skill that has been overcomplicated by marketing schemes and a dieting culture. It’s time to leave the dieting culture behind for the whole family. It starts with the baby’s first bite! When babies show signs of readiness for solid foods, they can eat almost everything the family eats and become healthy, happy eaters in the process. By honoring self-regulation (also an innate skill) and focusing on a whole-food foundation, we can foster healthier children, parents, and families.

Are you frustrated with the challenges of helping your kid thrive? Looking for helpful tools beyond medication? Panicked because programs and therapy are expensive and out of reach? As a mother of six children who have ADHD behaviors, special education teacher and parenting specialist Avigail Gimpel, MS has combined years of professional research with personal experience to craft a comprehensive approach to hyperactivity disorders. Now she’s here to share her real-world understanding and time-tested practical solutions to offer your family a brighter future.

Sumergidos en la abundancia de alimentos y fármacos, nuestros niños son cada vez más asmáticos, más alérgicos, más "atópicos", más obesos... Hemos pasado de enfermar por infecciones a enfermar por el exceso de higiene y la falta de microbios. Hemos dejado de comer comida para comer productos comestibles. Hemos pasado de huir de los leones a vivir con una manada de ellos; el estrés puntual se ha convertido en estrés crónico.

Kinder, Gentler, and It Really Works Based on the human rest and activity cycle that occurs every hour and a half, here’s a scientifically based program for parents to help babies get all the sleep they need, both through the night and during the day. The method is simple, foolproof, and...

Being active is fun, and it makes you feel good. You can run, jump, or play. What are some other ways to be active and stay healthy?

Every day we're faced with choices. Skip breakfast or grab something on the run? Study for that test now, or wait until the last minute? Some choices are harder than others, especially when it comes to something others are doing that you know isn't right. But you can be the one in charge. Learn how to handle difficult choices. Then face your day with confidence. It's a tough world out there, but when you're armed with the facts, you'll know what to do.

You can't see or touch it, but sometimes you feel it. Stress can cause headaches, stomachaches, and other health issues. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, nervous, tense, or burned out, this book is for you. Learn ways to manage stress so it doesn't become a bigger problem. Then take some time to relax. Its a fast-paced world, but it doesn't have to be stressful.

For every parent who’s worried about their child’s weight or size, this insightful book offers an approach to health that focuses on the whole child—not just the growth chart. All children deserve a future free of health concerns and one full of self-esteem and wellbeing, no matter their...

Just like people, dogs need nutritious food and regular exercise to stay healthy and strong. Learn how to take the best possible care of your dog from tip to tail.

By informing your child about the foods they should be eating to grow healthy and strong, later handing them the wheel, so they can steer their nutrition themselves, you will be setting the foundation for an energy-filled, disease-free lifestyle.