Kids may experience difficulties during their childhood and need extra support to work through challenges such as picky eating, behavioral challenges, and even an eating disorder. Play therapy helps the child navigate and communicate their emotions, no matter how challenging. In this episode, I interview Jackie Flynn, registered play therapist, about the ins and outs of play therapy and how play therapy helps the child.

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Young athlete snacks are an important ingredient in athletic success. Yet, the snacking culture on and off the fields threaten the health and athletic endeavors of many young athletes. What should you feed your young athlete before he heads to practice? Which nutrients are critical and what foods are best to eat? Learn about the nutrients and food combinations that will take your athlete’s performance up a notch.

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In our society today, the value system leans toward being fit and trim–for health and appearance. If your child carries extra weight he or she may be subjected to weight teasing, weight talk, and feel pressure to lose weight. Today I explore the some of the current ways of handling children and their weight, with attention to prevention, treatment and weight acceptance, highlighting the pitfalls and possibilities. 

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School food should be your ally, not your enemy! Learn what it takes to help your child eat healthy school lunch, and let school lunch, parties, and the concession stand work for you and your child.

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