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What Factors Influence Body Image… and How to Create Positive Body Image in Children

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It worries me when women – young or old – walk into my clinic and tell me how unhappy they are with their bodies.

Very often, it is the younger women and girls who have poor body image and unhealthy dieting practices. Most think they are not thin enough, or that they do not have the perfect figure. Some obsess about certain features of their bodies, such as their breasts, thighs or hips.

Such behaviour is a cause for concern, as it is not merely “in their heads”, but can adversely affect their health and psychological well-being.

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Smart Shopping – Five Ways to Do Your Shopping Homework

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Stop. Impulsive shopping has no place in the current economic downturn. With companies going bankrupt, banks growing stingy with loans and people becoming unsure of their financial stability, it is imperative that you fine-tune your shopping habits to the rough times. Your goal: Save up for the rainy days. Your move: Do your homework before you engage in any shopping spree or grocery hoarding. Here are five ways you can do your shopping homework:

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TV and Children – Is Television Turning My Child’s Brain Into That Applesauce She’s Eating?

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Every other month, there seems to be another shocking headline on the television-and-my-2 to 3-year-old front: Television is going to give my kid attention deficit disorder; Television is going to lead to obesity; Brainy Babies and similar shows muddle, rather than improve, the toddler brain, and on and on.

Holy TV turning kids into zombies Batman!  What are we doing to our kids?

Relax.  I have some good news for you.

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Mother’s Day 2009 – A Belated Wish From My Daughter

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I know I know the buzz of Mother’s Day has passed… exactly a week ago. But good things should never end, especially when it comes from a young 6-year old.

As they say, “It’ better late than never.” My daughter painted a Mother’s Day card for her mom last Friday in school. When I first looked at J’s card, I was stunned.

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The Easiest Way to Childproof Your Home

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Let’s take the guess work out childproofing your home.  It is difficult enough to try and figure out all the things that are best for your child, childproofing should be easy.

The best way to confront the task is to look at your house from your child’s point of view.  Literally!  This means getting down to their level and moving through your home to notice all the things that they will see.  You will be alarmed at all the low lying hazards and troubles that are staring our children right in the face.

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