Parenting Secrets: How To Limit Sweets

Sure. You were allowed to have as many sugary sweet things as you wanted as a child and you grew up perfectly normal. But let's face it: We know better now.... and though you are in fact "normal," and have given birth to what appears to be a "normal" child, high fat, sugary food is NOT entirely okay. In fact, our very own First Lady Michelle Obama has made it her mission to bring attention to nutrition and our children, and has launched several campaigns to end the epidemic of childhood obesity.

But what does this mean for YOU? It means that you KNOW you have to limit your children's sugar intake. HOW to do this? Well, today Parents Ask expert Dr. Cara Natterson shares her thoughts on how many sweets a child should be allowed and offers tips to effectively limit their sweets.

Need a recap from the video? Here's the scoop:

-Limit Sweets to One Sweet a Day
-Let child Choose the treat
-Show Child Reasonable Serving Size
-Restricting Sweets Leads to Cravings
-Also, If they've already had a sweet, say no to the next one, and if they go a whole day without one treat, congratulate them for their decision!

See Also:

-Top Ten Worst Cereals for Kids

-Snacks Make Up 27% of Kids Diets

-Do Toddlers Need Cake as Well as Carrots?

-Food Product Placement in Movie Has Negative Impact On Kids

-Evidence Suggests Obesity Prevention Should Be Started Early

-French Fries Won't Kill Your Kid

-How Can I Tell if My Child Is Eating Enough?

-Does Weight Percentile Matter?

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