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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Eat More Fiber Part 3

Growing Healthy Kids

Fiber is important for the health of the digestive system and for lowering cholesterol." --University of California San Francisco (ucsfhealth.org) Are you getting about 35 grams of dietary fiber a day? Our digestive system, to be specific. The child was complaining of chronic stomach pain and missed a lot of school.

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5 Ways to Talk and Encourage a Positive Body Image for Your Child

Sports for Schools

Figures like 40% to 60% of elementary school girls (age 6 to 12) are concerned about being too fat , or worry about gaining weight, are red flag signals. Our brains have “mirror neurones” that are never switched off that teach us to copy others – whether the good or the bad. It also boosts happiness, confidence and self-esteem.