Review: Practical, down-to-earth how-to guide for improving your child's health
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 19, 2012
Fantastic! An excellent, detailed book on a very important subject. This book is a valuable go-to guide for all parents, whether their child is obese or not. Growing up with healthy attitudes about food, weight, and exercise starts when children are young. As parents, we need to stay on top of what our children are eating and how much exercise they are getting, and as Sarah points out, we lead by example.What I love about this book is how the author not only discusses the alarming statistics on childhood obesity, but offers countless practical and manageable solutions to deal with and prevent obesity, right down to quick and easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. She even includes ideas for healthy birthday parties that kids will love! I highlighted several ideas in that chapter that I will put to good use in a month at my four-year-old's birthday party.Once I started reading, I found I couldn't put this book down. It is packed with realistic ideas and tips that any parent can easily incorporate into their routine. The author's down-to-earth writing style and occasional splash of humor made for an enjoyable read as well.Highly recommended!