Positive parenting during early childhood may prevent obesity

( NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine ) Programs that support parents during their child's early years hold promise for obesity prevention, according to a new study in the online Feb. 6 issue of Pediatrics.

Purposeful Parenting: Strategies for Raising Children Who Achieve- A Mother’s Memoir

Purposeful Parenting: Strategies for Raising Children Who Achieve- A Mother’s Memoir




In an age of increasing globalization, innovation and fast-paced lifestyles, how can parents meet the challenge of raising responsible, dependable, compassionate and successful children? In an engaging and enlightening manner, Rose Watson aka Dr. Mom, paints an instructive picture, using her own story as a backdrop. Drawing on multi-generational family legacies of faith and educational achievement, Dr. Mom shares her wisdom in this All-American story. It s an enjoyable and easy read that is part memoir, part how-to instruction manual. This story highlights proven strategies Dr. Mom used to raise four highly successful children despite multiple obstacles, including limited resources. This book challenges parents to identify the legacies they inherited in order to allow them to intentionally create an atmosphere to maximize their child’s full potential to achieve.

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