In yesterday’s post, we blogged about an online game with potentially very negative consequences for young girls - today, we look at a game that is as definite step in the right direction - literally. From the recent edition of Springwise:
LocoMatrix, which is still in beta, has developed location-based games kids can play outdoors using […]
05 Nov
Posted by Brian as Health, Obesity, Protective Parenting, video games
At Better Parenting University, we are often asked to review and/or participate in different family and parenting studies - looking at family relationships, behaviors and trends. One such study is the Child Well-Being Index. Produced by Duke University researchers, this study provides a research-based look at the quality of life or well-being of children in […]
I came across this quote in regards to a posting by a girl who is trying “to fix her obesity problem” at ProgressiveU:
yes parents are big blame to the obesity. i blame my parents. they could of told me NO to each cookie I ate before dinner and told me to eat something healthy […]
Here’s an interesting “government scheme” as it is referred to in an article on thisislondon.co.uk:
Parents of clinically obese five-year-olds will be sent warning letters under a new government scheme.
The notifications will be part of a tough new stance to tackle rising levels of obesity, following a national initiative to weigh all children in schools.
Ministers including […]