Monday Morning Cofee with Dr. Sally
Good morning!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful parenting advice! It was exciting to read about so many wonderful ways that you all use to solve problems with children.
During the past two weeks I had the good fortune of being able to go to Europe. I visited many cities in Italy and then ended my trip in Paris. One of my special interests is childhood obesity and how to prevent it. Because of that I observed as many parents with their children as possible. I gave much thought and time and attention to why most European children and their parents do not have this problem.
Here are some of my observations that I hope you can benefit from:
1. Most children do not eat in their strollers.
2. Most children spend a minimum amount of time in strollers.
3. Most children do not eat or drink when walking around or playing.
4. Most children spend a limited amount of time using computers and/or high-tech toys.
5. Most children have regular mealtimes and do not eat much or anything in between those times.
6. Most children eat small appropriate portions during their meals.
Adults model many healthy eating patterns as well. What stands out is that food and drinking is pretty well restricted to planned times and is hardly mixed with other activities. Life in general is much more interpersonal, and people spend a lot more time with one another.
Most of all, returning home brought with it great love for our country and its many resources. I sincerely hope we will conquer our battle with obesity and help our children enjoy life right here… in the United States of America!
Dr. Sally
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