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Welcome
to GrowaChild.org News!
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Dear
Erin,
Welcome to the
first edition of Grow a Child News! This newsletter is designed for
parents of young children. Each issue will bring you tips and
information along with simple ideas to help make you an extraordinary
parent. Keep us informed and tell us what information you'd like to see
in each issue and how we can keep you better informed.
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Childhood
Obesity is on the Rise
Did you know that nearly one out of every five children
is overweight? According to the Centers for Disease Control, the number
of obese children has more than tripled in the last 30 years. Today,
obesity is the number one national health concern for children.
Children are now at greater risk for developing serious health
conditions that once were "adult-only" problems.
Doctors are now seeing a growing number of children with
· Type 2 diabetes;
· High cholesterol, high blood pressure
(heart disease);
· Sleeping problems (apnea or
interrupted
breathing while sleeping);
· Asthma; and
· Low self-esteem (which could lead to depression)
What
Parents Can Do
Maintaining healthy eating habits and participating in regular physical
activities are the two essential ingredients that will help beat the
odds of obesity. Parents play a major role in ensuring that their
children eat nutritious and well-balanced meals and participate in
enjoyable, heart-pumping activities everyday!
To learn more, click here
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Tips for
Choosing Quality Child
Choosing high quality child care for your child is one
of the most important decisions that parents will ever make. But
why is it so important? Did you know that 85% of a child's intellect,
personality and social skills are developed by age 5? Quality
child care also greatly improves school readiness.
Click here to learn more
and for a checklist on choosing quality child care..
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Did You Know:
Research shows that a child's brain develops constantly
in the early years, especially from birth to age three. In fact,
by the time your child reaches age three, his brain can be twice as
active as most adults. Everything you do can impact your child's development!
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