Spirits of My Youth is a collection of poems based on life experiences. Whatever emotion you are seeking, you will find within these pages. Carissa Lynn Taylor captures the human heart and sets it aflame!… More >>
Spirits of My Youth: A Book of Poetry
Play Ball!: Basic Fielding
The “Play Ball! Basic Fielding” DVD with Ray Romano and Harold Reynolds is an authentic Little League? baseball guide that teaches basic fielding techniques, strategies, tips, practice drills, and safety. It’s hosted by Ray Romano from TV’s “Everybody Loves Raymond”…. More >>
Important Children’s Health Issues
Issues concerning children’s health are ever changing with time. Currently our children face many new challenges and problems with their health and welfare.
Obesity
Obesity is perhaps the United States’ number one children’s health issue. 16% of children ages 6-19 are considered overweight or obese (above the 95th percentile for weight in relation to height), with numbers that keep climbing. Various factors play a part in this children’s health issue: if parent(s) are overweight, socioeconomic status, inactivity, and (obviously) nutrition. Hispanic youths are more likely to be overweight. Obesity specifically in girls, depends on their socioeconomic status; if they are of low income, the likelihood of being overweight is significantly higher than if they are of middle or upper class. The challenge we are facing now is how to prevent childhood obesity and help already obese children lose weight. Unfortunately, shaming children to losing weight, as some parents do, can lead to eating disorders and emotional problems. Children and teens lose weight the same way adults do: they need to find a method that works for them, whether it is going to a nutritionist or a weight-loss camp. Most importantly, becoming active and having a support network are key factors.