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Kids today are gaining more weight, are susceptible to more stress, and are connecting less. What's worse, each of these problems can result in declining health, whether that's an unhealthy weight or an unhealthy attitude about exercise, food, and body image. So where can parents find a whole-person approach that will help them raise healthy kids? Look no further. Healthy Habits, Happy Kids, by health and fitness expert Gregory L. Jantz, shows parents how they can provide a balanced, caring environment by addressing the emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual needs of their children. In four parts, Jantz shows parents how to help their kids SOAR--how to create an environment where kids are supported, optimistic, active/achieving, and responsible. All parents who want to raise healthy kids will want to read this book.
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Presenting a practical shapeup plan, a health and fitness expert shows how toraise healthy kids in a fast-food world.
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Are unhealthy habits weighing your family down? Despite what your children may think, fast-food French fries are not a vegetable, a balanced meal is not found in their school's vending machine, and activity is important. Because of poor nutrition decisions, kids today are gaining more weight, are susceptible to more stress, and are connecting less. But it's not too late to help your kids achieve a healthy, happy childhood. Healthy Habits, Happy Kids will show you how to - create a realistic get-healthy plan for your whole crew - fill your home with support, optimism, activity, and responsibility - evaluate your family's progress and stay on course - maneuver around time-crunched schedules and resistant family members - watch for warning signs of eating disorders and other health concerns This whole-person approach to staying fit considers not only the physical health of your kids but also their emotional, relational, and spiritual health. Whether your family needs to completely change course or make minor adjustments, this book will help you create the well-balanced, healthy-living plan your entire family needs. Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D., is a certified eating disorder specialist and the founder of The Center for Counseling and Health Resources.