Children have more energy requirements since they are in the growing stage. A nutritive diet is essential for their healthy development. Unlike adults, children are more prone to diseases. When they consume more number of calories than they actually burn, the extra calories get stored in their body in the form of fats. Childhood obesity is of immense concern today.…
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Pittsburgh Public Schools Early Childhood Program Brings Quality To Preschool Education
Educational Program Services All Pittsburgh Schools Early Childhood Programs cover five days a week, for at least six hours a day. The goal of the program is to ensure that preschool children develop the skills that they will need for attending kindergarten, including self confidence, physical abilities, increased academic awareness, and social interaction. This free program is open to children…
Helping Children Learn Through Music
If the thought of your children’s development is music to your ears, you may want to share the joy of music with your kids–and it seems the sooner you do it, the better. Exposure to music during the early years of childhood enhances the learning process by promoting language development, creativity, coordination and social interaction, according to the National Association…
The Joy Of Brothers And Sisters Day
Brothers and Sisters Day is celebrated on May 2nd every year. This day is to share our joy with our siblings, send cards and gifts to them and share childhood memories to cherish the relationship. Why are siblings so important? Try to look for a family with only one child. Observe the child carefully for some days. Now look for…
Friendship And Sharing
We are all social animals. Not many of us think about prisons. Why is prison life a punishment? Because you cannot move around and meet people. With friendship, we break the barrier that stops us sharing our life with others. During early childhood, only mother is enough. But observe the pain on the face of a child who has no…
Exercise For An Entire You
For thousands of years, physical activity has been associated with health. Today, science has confirmed the link, with overwhelming evidence that people who lead active lifestyles are less likely to die early, or to experience major illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and colon cancer. Obesity and poor physical fitness constitute a health problem affecting an increasing number of children.…
Fiona Apple A Star In Her Prime Hitting The Stage
Very few female artists in the world today combine the stage presence, searing lyrics and sultry style that Fiona Apple brings to life in all of her work. Apple has gained a wide-ranging and extremely loyal following, and she is set to perform live in several cities around the United States this summer. Early Life Fiona Apple Maggart was born…
Fighting Childhood Obesity Starts At Home
It is a fact that people are generally getting fatter in many western societies. This is reflected in the popularity of diet books and fitness equipment. But while most of us realize it would be good to lose a bit of weight, we are only vaguely aware of the staggering levels of “obesity” in our societies. We are even less…