Back to School: Tips for Parents

The beginning of a new school year can be
stressful time for children, with new teachers and classmates, bigger classrooms, new routines and more schoolwork. This time can be particularly unnerving and overwhelming for children who are facing major transitions such as starting elementary school or entering middle school. As a parent there are proactive steps you can take to support your child as he or she needs back to school.

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Fast Food

Eat out, eat well, lose weight.

Who doesn’t like to eat out? For most of us, it’s not just a meal, it’s our lifestyle. Whether that’s a night out with dinner and friends, a quick stop at the local fast food place to pick up something, or room service during the business trip. The fact is we are out and about--- eating here, there and everywhere.

• Twenty years ago a bagel was three inches in diameter and had 140 calories.
  Now the average bagel is more than twice that—around 350 calories.
• Americans take food away from a restaurant more than they stay and eat.
• Around 20% of restaurant meals are purchased at a drive-thru (or curbside).

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