Author: emily.herring

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Healthy Tips for Picky Eaters

Let your kids be “produce pickers.”
Have your child help you prepare meals.
Offer choices.
Enjoy each other while eating family meals together.
Offer the same foods for the whole family.

The Center for Families and Children
201 West Central Avenue
Petal, MS 39465
Phone: 601-584-4704
E-mail: cffc@petalschools.com

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Health

Did you know obesity is a major problem among American children. The rate of obesity among U.S. children has tripled in the past 30 years. Today, one in five American children is obese, which increases their risk of lifelong health problems such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

The Center for Families and Children
201 West Central Avenue
Petal, MS 39465
Phone: 601-584-4704
E-mail: cffc@petalschools.com

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Health

Did you know breakfast is associated with better memory, better test scores, better attention span, healthier body weight, and improved overall nutrition?

The Center for Families and Children
201 West Central Avenue
Petal, MS 39465
Phone: 601-584-4704
E-mail: cffc@petalschools.com

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Teaching Toddlers Self Control

Stay calm.
Try a distraction or suggest taking a break.
Reconnect.
Discuss what happened and problem-solve.
Suggest ways to manage their emotions.
Help him/her solve the problem.

The Center for Families and Children
201 West Central Avenue
Petal, MS 39465
Phone: 601-584-4704
E-mail: cffc@petalschools.com

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Developing Toddlers’ Self Control

Help your child soothe herself.
Teach acceptable behaviors.
Give your child opportunities to choose.
Label and recognize your child’s feelings.
Help your child learn to wait.

The Center for Families and Children
201 West Central Avenue
Petal, MS 39465
Phone: 601-584-4704
E-mail: cffc@petalschools.com