More on childhood obesity and shaming….this morning I read a post by Jessica Gottlieb and although I agree with her premise and a “little shame is good”, I was disturbed by the idea of using shame to change behavior. As a social worker I know “shaming” in childhood can cause many serious problems later in [...]
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Shame vs. Guilt in treating obesity…
Posted in Childhood obesity, Shaming and Children, tagged Alen J. Salerian, ChildhoodObesity, Georgia, Jessica Gottlieb, Los Angeles, Mamavation, obesity, Shame on March 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Childhood Obesity…A Tragedy…
Posted in Childhood obesity, Uncategorized, tagged Child, Child abuse, Child Health, ChildhoodObesity, Education, Health, obesity, Overweight, Parent, Physical exercise, United States on February 22, 2012 | 2 Comments »
NOTEWORTHY WEDNESDAY! Children, Obesity, Epidemic Sadly, these words can all be used together to describe the plight of many youngsters today. Nearly every week there is something significant written about the obesity epidemic. It has even been related to child neglect and abuse with some states wondering if morbidly obese children should be put into [...]
Kids menus …horrible!
Posted in Childhood obesity, Uncategorized, tagged BabyCenter, Calorie, French fries, Happy Meal, Kids' meal, Macaroni and cheese, McDonald, Saturated fat on January 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
NOTEWORTHY WEDNESDAY! Children’s diets are under the microscope and in my opinion should remain that way for some time. In many ways “we are what we eat” and our kids are what we feed them. Oh yes… I am guilty of serving and eating “fast food” as well as “convenience foods”. Sometimes a burger from [...]
Childhood Obesity Diabetes: online discussion
Posted in Childhood obesity, Uncategorized, tagged childhood obesity, online discussion on July 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Learn more about childhood obesity and join an online discussion. This is an epidemic which will cause this generation to live shorter lives than their parents… very sad situation. Being overweight as a kid not only creates social problems, but also sets the stage for medical problems that can last a lifetime. The concern is [...]
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