Fat kids - how to beat obesity

As a parent, I worry about him going out to play when he is older because of the dangers of paedophiles and other safety concerns. I think that maybe this is another reason why children are getting less exercise. If they are inside playing playstation, their parents, at least, know where they are and that they are safe. I used to play in the cul-de-sac all day on bikes, skates, etc. and explore the local forest and parks with a net and wellies, but I don't know my son will do the same.

I will encourage my son to be as confident as possible, and to face the outside world with guidance from us. My area is quite quiet and if my son wants to play outside or in the park I just go with him and, besides, I like seeing him grow up and making new friends.
rosie4711

Moderate junk food
I try to cook my children dinners with vegetables, which, luckily, they both eat without too much fuss. My mum makes most of their evening meals through the week, and she knows that I don't like them to eat too much convenience food and she does her best to give them the vitamins they need.

Every so often I treat them; for example, I did take them both to McDonalds the other night. I had been to their school Christmas concert and been bowled over by how good they all were. So McDonalds was a well-deserved treat, but I don't take them often!
cl-ivelouise

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