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Steps to a Healthier You
One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan offers you a
personal eating plan with the foods and amounts
that are right for you. Click on the MyPyramid Plan
box to get started.
MyPyramid Tracker offers a detailed assessment of
your food intake and physical activity level. Click on
the Tracker box for an in-depth look at your food
and physical activity choices.
Use the advice "Inside MyPyramid" to help you
Make smart choices from every food group.
Find your balance between food and physical activity.
Get the most nutrition out of your calories.
Stay within your daily calorie needs.
MyPyramid food patterns are designed for the
general public ages 2 and over. They are not
therapeutic diets for specific health conditions, or
for pregnancy or lactation. Those with a chronic
health condition should consult with a health care
provider to find a dietary plan that is right for them.
One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan offers you a
personal eating plan with the foods and amounts
that are right for you. Click on the MyPyramid Plan
box to get started.
MyPyramid Tracker offers a detailed assessment of
your food intake and physical activity level. Click on
the Tracker box for an in-depth look at your food
and physical activity choices.
Use the advice "Inside MyPyramid" to help you
Make smart choices from every food group.
Find your balance between food and physical activity.
Get the most nutrition out of your calories.
Stay within your daily calorie needs.
MyPyramid food patterns are designed for the
general public ages 2 and over. They are not
therapeutic diets for specific health conditions, or
for pregnancy or lactation. Those with a chronic
health condition should consult with a health care
provider to find a dietary plan that is right for them.
Pyramind Poster
A 2-sided poster of
MyPyramid for Kids.
One side of the poster,
for younger children,
highlights a simplified
MyPyramid for Kids
graphic. The other side,
for advanced
elementary students,
features both the
MyPyramid for Kids
graphic and healthy
eating and physical
activity messages. [PDF]
A 2-sided poster of
MyPyramid for Kids.
One side of the poster,
for younger children,
highlights a simplified
MyPyramid for Kids
graphic. The other side,
for advanced
elementary students,
features both the
MyPyramid for Kids
graphic and healthy
eating and physical
activity messages. [PDF]
Top 15 Things to Know When Choosing a
Caregiver
Hiring a caregiver? Don't fret--there are some great
babysitters out there. Here are 15 pointers to help
you find the one who's right for you and your child.
By Lori Shecter
1. Give yourself time to find a caregiver. If you're
going back to work and hiring full-time care, it's
best to allow two months to find and train your
babysitter.
2. Interview all prospects at least twice--first
without your child present, so you can really pay
attention to her answers and body language.
3. It's hard to be objective. Have a friend help you
interview. They may pick up on things you don't.
4. Follow your instincts. Don't hire someone you
think is mediocre because you're running out of
time.
5. Let your candidates answer your questions.
Don't give her the answers by telling her the
qualities you are looking for.
6. The person who acts most friendly to your child
is not always the best choice. No one can develop
an instantaneous bond to a child.
7. There is no one "type" of person that makes the
best caregiver.
8. Interview questions should extract information
ranging from her own childhood experiences, child
care philosophies, safety knowledge, discipline
questions, personality traits, and personal habits.
9. Always have trial days before offering the job to
give you time to watch her with your child.
10. Good references don't always ensure a good
babysitter--but never hire a babysitter with poor
references.
11. Conduct a background check.
12. Your caregiver is not your servant. Be
respectful of her working hours. Pay her overtime if
you are late. If she's working for you full-time, she
should get at least 1 week paid vacation as well as
some paid sick days.
13. Make sure your babysitter knows CPR.
14. Be specific about what you expect in terms of
childcare and keep lines of communication open.
15. If you're instincts tell you that the babysitter
you've hired isn't working out, don't keep her on
just because you hate to fire somebody. Always put
your child first.
Caregiver
Hiring a caregiver? Don't fret--there are some great
babysitters out there. Here are 15 pointers to help
you find the one who's right for you and your child.
By Lori Shecter
1. Give yourself time to find a caregiver. If you're
going back to work and hiring full-time care, it's
best to allow two months to find and train your
babysitter.
2. Interview all prospects at least twice--first
without your child present, so you can really pay
attention to her answers and body language.
3. It's hard to be objective. Have a friend help you
interview. They may pick up on things you don't.
4. Follow your instincts. Don't hire someone you
think is mediocre because you're running out of
time.
5. Let your candidates answer your questions.
Don't give her the answers by telling her the
qualities you are looking for.
6. The person who acts most friendly to your child
is not always the best choice. No one can develop
an instantaneous bond to a child.
7. There is no one "type" of person that makes the
best caregiver.
8. Interview questions should extract information
ranging from her own childhood experiences, child
care philosophies, safety knowledge, discipline
questions, personality traits, and personal habits.
9. Always have trial days before offering the job to
give you time to watch her with your child.
10. Good references don't always ensure a good
babysitter--but never hire a babysitter with poor
references.
11. Conduct a background check.
12. Your caregiver is not your servant. Be
respectful of her working hours. Pay her overtime if
you are late. If she's working for you full-time, she
should get at least 1 week paid vacation as well as
some paid sick days.
13. Make sure your babysitter knows CPR.
14. Be specific about what you expect in terms of
childcare and keep lines of communication open.
15. If you're instincts tell you that the babysitter
you've hired isn't working out, don't keep her on
just because you hate to fire somebody. Always put
your child first.
Bipolar Disorder
Over the last few days,
the headlines have held
distressing glimpses of
a story about a four
year-old girl who
overdosed on a
combination of over-
the-counter and
prescription
medications - Parents
Charged With
Daughter's ADHD Drug
Overdose Death …
Rebecca's RX … Doctor
Halts Practice in Probe
of Girl's Overdose
Death. A key element in
this is the fact that a
doctor had diagnosed
the child with bipolar
disorder. Obviously this
story raises a myriad of
questions. While the
intentions of the
parents are still being
investigated, this does
illustrate some
important points for
parents regarding their
responsibility for the
safety of their child:
Seek a second opinion
regarding both
diagnoses and
prescriptions
Be familiar with the side-
effects and drug
interactions for all
medications (OTC and
prescribed) you give
your child
Review all medications
(OTC and prescribed)
with both your child’s
doctor and pharmacist
on a regular basis
Do not introduce new
over-the-counter
medications without
checking with the child’s
doctor and pharmacist
Over the last few days,
the headlines have held
distressing glimpses of
a story about a four
year-old girl who
overdosed on a
combination of over-
the-counter and
prescription
medications - Parents
Charged With
Daughter's ADHD Drug
Overdose Death …
Rebecca's RX … Doctor
Halts Practice in Probe
of Girl's Overdose
Death. A key element in
this is the fact that a
doctor had diagnosed
the child with bipolar
disorder. Obviously this
story raises a myriad of
questions. While the
intentions of the
parents are still being
investigated, this does
illustrate some
important points for
parents regarding their
responsibility for the
safety of their child:
Seek a second opinion
regarding both
diagnoses and
prescriptions
Be familiar with the side-
effects and drug
interactions for all
medications (OTC and
prescribed) you give
your child
Review all medications
(OTC and prescribed)
with both your child’s
doctor and pharmacist
on a regular basis
Do not introduce new
over-the-counter
medications without
checking with the child’s
doctor and pharmacist
Boost Your Kids Health and Immune
System!
Boost your kids' health and immune system the
natural way. Super Healthy Kids is a comprehensive
e-book (you can get a printed paperback version as
well) about what you can do to strengthen your
kids health and boost the immune system to
prevent disease and create increased vibrant health
and vitality. There is a lot you can do, inexpensively
at home, to boost your kids' immune system.
If your kids' health is weakened and they are
constantly getting sick, with one infection after
another, take heart. There is help available to boost
the immune system. Parenting does not have to
include frequent trips to the doctor with ear
infections, numerous colds, flu and other illnesses.
If you are about to have a baby and are wondering
how to boost the immune system right from the
beginning, you'll find the answers here. You can
learn what to do to boost and protect your baby's
immune system right from the start.
If your child is pretty healthy to begin with and you
want to keep it this way, read on.
Imagine Your Kids with Vibrant Health and a Strong
Immune System!
System!
Boost your kids' health and immune system the
natural way. Super Healthy Kids is a comprehensive
e-book (you can get a printed paperback version as
well) about what you can do to strengthen your
kids health and boost the immune system to
prevent disease and create increased vibrant health
and vitality. There is a lot you can do, inexpensively
at home, to boost your kids' immune system.
If your kids' health is weakened and they are
constantly getting sick, with one infection after
another, take heart. There is help available to boost
the immune system. Parenting does not have to
include frequent trips to the doctor with ear
infections, numerous colds, flu and other illnesses.
If you are about to have a baby and are wondering
how to boost the immune system right from the
beginning, you'll find the answers here. You can
learn what to do to boost and protect your baby's
immune system right from the start.
If your child is pretty healthy to begin with and you
want to keep it this way, read on.
Imagine Your Kids with Vibrant Health and a Strong
Immune System!
Kids
Walk-to-School:
Home
To support the
national goal of
better health
through physical
activity, CDC's
Nutrition and
Physical Activity
Program has
developed
KidsWalk-to-School.
This is a
community-based
program that aims
to increase
opportunities for
daily physical activity
by encouraging
children to walk to
and from school in
groups accompanied
by adults.
At the same time,
the program
advocates for
communities to
build partnerships
with the school,
PTA, local police
department,
department of
public works, civic
associations, local
politicians, and
businesses to
create an
environment that is
supportive of
walking and bicycling
to school safely. By
creating active and
safe routes to
school, walking to
school can once
again be a safe, fun,
and pleasant part of
children's daily
routine.
Walk-to-School:
Home
To support the
national goal of
better health
through physical
activity, CDC's
Nutrition and
Physical Activity
Program has
developed
KidsWalk-to-School.
This is a
community-based
program that aims
to increase
opportunities for
daily physical activity
by encouraging
children to walk to
and from school in
groups accompanied
by adults.
At the same time,
the program
advocates for
communities to
build partnerships
with the school,
PTA, local police
department,
department of
public works, civic
associations, local
politicians, and
businesses to
create an
environment that is
supportive of
walking and bicycling
to school safely. By
creating active and
safe routes to
school, walking to
school can once
again be a safe, fun,
and pleasant part of
children's daily
routine.
Healthy Children, Healthy Choices
As a parent, your responsibility is to buy healthy
groceries and serve nutritious food to your growing
children.
Start by establishing a routine, even if it is difficult
at first. This means a set time for breakfast, lunch,
dinner, and snacks. Once you have a routine for
meals and snacks, meal times are more relaxed.
Most children are happier on a schedule and become
hungry at regular times. You'll feel happier about
your parenting job when the family has a routine.
So, be consistent! Children need a meal routine just
like they need a bedtime routine. Plan for three
meals and two snacks each day! Serve a vegetable
or fruit at every meal. Fruits and vegetables are
great for snacking too.
Instead of rewarding your child with food, reward
them with attention (hugs, kisses, and smiles) and
playful activities.
As a parent, your responsibility is to buy healthy
groceries and serve nutritious food to your growing
children.
Start by establishing a routine, even if it is difficult
at first. This means a set time for breakfast, lunch,
dinner, and snacks. Once you have a routine for
meals and snacks, meal times are more relaxed.
Most children are happier on a schedule and become
hungry at regular times. You'll feel happier about
your parenting job when the family has a routine.
So, be consistent! Children need a meal routine just
like they need a bedtime routine. Plan for three
meals and two snacks each day! Serve a vegetable
or fruit at every meal. Fruits and vegetables are
great for snacking too.
Instead of rewarding your child with food, reward
them with attention (hugs, kisses, and smiles) and
playful activities.
Parents Can
Minimize Tantrum
Potential
Who hasn't heard an
out-of-control toddler
shrieking at the top of
his lungs in a store
while a frantic (and
embarrassed) parent
tries to defuse the
situation? More...
Minimize Tantrum
Potential
Who hasn't heard an
out-of-control toddler
shrieking at the top of
his lungs in a store
while a frantic (and
embarrassed) parent
tries to defuse the
situation? More...
Getting
Muscles
Ever wish you could
be as muscular as a
superhero or your
favorite professional
athlete? Well, the
big muscles you're
thinking about
aren't possible for
kids. Superheroes,
of course, aren't
real, and
professional
athletes are
grown-ups, whose
bodies are different
from kids' bodies in
many ways.
Boys, especially,
might wish for
bigger muscles, but
their bodies can't
build that kind of
grown-up muscle
until they're older.
On the bright side,
both boys and girls
can do a lot to build
strong, healthy
muscles. Let's find
out how.
Playing Makes
Muscles
It sounds too
simple, but it's true.
Playing, running,
jumping, and riding
your bike can make
your muscles
stronger. Any
physical activity you
like to do - from
dancing to playing
football - can make
you stronger. Why?
Because you're
using your muscles
when you do it.
Eat Strong
What should you
eat if you want
strong muscles?
You might think you
need a lot of foods
that contain protein
(such as meat and
eggs) or foods that
contain iron. But
there's no one
magical food that
helps build muscles.
Your muscles - and
your entire body -
will be strong and
healthy if you eat a
variety of nutritious
foods.
More...
Muscles
Ever wish you could
be as muscular as a
superhero or your
favorite professional
athlete? Well, the
big muscles you're
thinking about
aren't possible for
kids. Superheroes,
of course, aren't
real, and
professional
athletes are
grown-ups, whose
bodies are different
from kids' bodies in
many ways.
Boys, especially,
might wish for
bigger muscles, but
their bodies can't
build that kind of
grown-up muscle
until they're older.
On the bright side,
both boys and girls
can do a lot to build
strong, healthy
muscles. Let's find
out how.
Playing Makes
Muscles
It sounds too
simple, but it's true.
Playing, running,
jumping, and riding
your bike can make
your muscles
stronger. Any
physical activity you
like to do - from
dancing to playing
football - can make
you stronger. Why?
Because you're
using your muscles
when you do it.
Eat Strong
What should you
eat if you want
strong muscles?
You might think you
need a lot of foods
that contain protein
(such as meat and
eggs) or foods that
contain iron. But
there's no one
magical food that
helps build muscles.
Your muscles - and
your entire body -
will be strong and
healthy if you eat a
variety of nutritious
foods.
More...
Have you ever met a
bully? A bully is a boy
or girl who acts mean
or hurtful to others.
Bullies pick on someone
else as a way to get
power, or to get their
way, or to feel
important.
Bullies sometimes hit,
kick, or push to hurt
people, and they
sometimes use words
to call names, tease, or
scare them. A bully
might say mean things
about someone, grab a
kid's stuff, make fun of
someone, or leave a kid
out of the group on
purpose. Some bullies
threaten people or try
to make them do things
they don't want to do.
More...
bully? A bully is a boy
or girl who acts mean
or hurtful to others.
Bullies pick on someone
else as a way to get
power, or to get their
way, or to feel
important.
Bullies sometimes hit,
kick, or push to hurt
people, and they
sometimes use words
to call names, tease, or
scare them. A bully
might say mean things
about someone, grab a
kid's stuff, make fun of
someone, or leave a kid
out of the group on
purpose. Some bullies
threaten people or try
to make them do things
they don't want to do.
More...
