Fighting Media Influence On Your Kids

August 3, 2009 by  
Filed under How to get Kids to Eat Great

Christine Wood, M.D.

www.kidseatgreat.com

istock 000001430991xsmall 300x199 Fighting Media Influence On Your KidsThe American Academy of Pediatrics now urges no television watching for children under two years of age and a maximum of one to two hours a day of good quality TV and video or computer games combined for older children.  More TV time means a higher risk of obesity in children.

My recommendations are to work hard to limit television under two years and time watching television or other computer games, etc. to no more than 2 hours combined.

Here are some general recommendations to help you set limits with your kids. Read more

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Picky Eaters

By Christine Wood, MD


picky eater2 300x199 Picky EatersPicky eaters in preschoolers are one of the most common feeding problems I am asked about in my pediatric practice. How many times have you faced these scenarios in your home? Read more

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