🌟Tips from the Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Mattke’s for Body-Positive Holiday Gatherings
Plus, bucket list ideas to try with your kids over winter break!
Jed Baker
December 22, 2024
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🌟 TRENDING
Game-changing Advice on How To Avoid Having a “Default Parent”
In two-parent families, the default parent is the primary caregiver, the one in charge of doing almost everything for the kids. But try this one easy-to-do tip from a pediatrician to ensure there’s equal footing at home for both parents.
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🌟 5 THINGS
5 Ways to Help Your Child Find a New Hobby
If your child is itching to figure out their “thing” in the new year, there’s no time like January, National Hobby Month. Heed these tips to help them discover what just become their new favorite pastime:
Talk to your child about their interests
Do your research and enroll in trial classes
Test out the hobby before overcommitting
Lead by example and offer support
Keep it low-pressure and fun
🌟 HEALTH & WELLNESS
Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Angela C. Mattke’s 4 Tips for Body-Positive Holiday Gatherings
“The average American consumes between 3,000 and 4,000 calories at Thanksgiving dinner,” my family member remarked as we gathered around the table. Laughter followed, with playful comments about overeating or starting a “diet” tomorrow. But I felt a pang of anxiety as I glanced at my children. What if they heard that? What if they began to internalize our culture’s fixation on calories, diets, and the relentless pursuit of thinness?
Click below for the full article from Dr. Mattke where she discusses how you can be mindful, plan ahead, plan fun distractions, and be an ally for your kids this holiday season when it comes to large family gatherings.
Also, we’re very excited to tell you that Dr. Mattke and the Mayo Clinic have a new podcast for parents! “Mayo Clinic Kids” helps listeners make sense of children’s health and wellness, drawing on the most up-to-date expert medical advice so that they can help the children in their lives grow to be healthy, happy adults. On each episode, Dr. Angela Mattke tackles a different subject of concern or interest for caregivers to kids of all ages. Dr. Mattke talks to a range of leading health and wellness professionals about top-of-mind issues, the latest treatments, the newest research, and expert recommendations to help caregivers identify potential problems and alleviate concerns.
🌟 SCREEN/LIFE BALANCE
24 Family Bucket List Ideas to Try Over Winter Break
Not sure how to entertain the kiddos during the last week of the year? Start a bucket list with these screen-free activities for all families; explore the (cold) great outdoors, get into the holiday spirit, give back to your community, and much more.
🌟 TLDR
Dr. Becky says that simply doing nothing can help you avoid conflict with your kid (especially on busy mornings)
The newest addition to many parents’ end-of-year stressors: the pressure to spend a lot on teacher gifts
And not be a downer, but parents’ holiday stress can trickle down to the kids. Here’s how to make it easier for the whole family
Less is more when it comes to gift-giving. Cut out the plastic garbage and opt for these longer-lasting holiday gifts for kids instead
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