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Give Me 10 ... Thousand: Parents Shell Out Small Fortunes for Kids' Personal Trainers

by Ronda Kaysen, Posted Sep 8th 2010

Kid serious about soccer? Better get her a trainer now. Credit: Getty

Earning a spot on the Little League roster is no longer enough. Parents ...Parents are now investing in personal trainers to make sure their kid becomes the star player, sacrificing savings and sometimes their child's health in the process.

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Fight Childhood Obesity ... With Pole Dancing

by Colleen Egan, Posted Jul 28th 2010

Students perform a routine at a pole-dancing school in Colombia. Credit: Raul Arboleda, AFP / Getty Images

Hey, kids! Are you looking for a way to ...

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Buzz Kids: Are Coffee Drinks Safe for Children?

by Colleen Egan, Posted Jul 19th 2010

PRODUCTION PLAYER! DO NOT DELETE. brightcove.createExperiences(); Has your kid been talking about her new friend Joe? If so, ...

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Young Girls Who Drink Soda Are Less Healthy as Adolescents, Study Shows

by Monique El-Faizy, Posted Jun 9th 2010

Sip safely. Credit: Getty Images

We know soda may not be the most nutritious choice when it comes to beverages, but a recent study shows girls ...

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Potato Pancakes Recipe for Any Occasion

by Karla Heintz, Posted May 14th 2010

It's the food synonymous with weekends and sleep-in days - hot fluffy pancakes. Want to make your favourite Sunday dish healthier by adding ...

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French Toast Fingers Recipe: A Healthy Breakfast Kids Love

by Karla Heintz, Posted May 11th 2010

French toast is always a big breakfast hit. Slice it into fingers and you have a handy finger food that is sure to grab kids' attention. Here is a ...

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Weight Loss: Is the Fat Burning Zone Effective?

by Reggie Reyes, Posted Apr 23rd 2010

A father of a 15-year-old girl asked me to meet his daughter so I could discuss her weight-loss training program and make any necessary adjustments. ...

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