A Child’s Self ImageWritten by Sue DeFiore
With all focus on weight today it is not surprising that children are starting to look at their bodies at earlier ages. Children as young as 7 years of age are asking parents about their bodies. Where are they getting it from? Well, I would imagine television, magazines and internet are some of places. However, as we were all children once, it is also coming from other children. I can still remember well kids making fun of other children. While I never participated in it, I was a recipient of it, so I know how it feels. While mine wasn’t weight related, it still hurts. From what I am seeing and reading it is even nastier and more prevalent in our schools today. So, what do you say to your child when they ask you if you think they are overweight, fat, or whatever adjective was used by another child when taunting them. As hard as it is, you will need to convey to your child that everyone is different. How we look and grow will depend on how we take care of our bodies. Explain to them how body types are dependent upon family, eating habits and physical activity. Also be sure to tell them that they are and will be growing and changing until their teens. If you have pictures of yourself or others in childhood and then adulthood show them those pictures to give them an idea of changes that occur.
| | What Julia Roberts has to Say about MotherhoodWritten by GranMamma
Julia Roberts recently gave birth to twins: Hazel and Phinnaeus. At 37, America’s Pretty Woman couldn’t be happier in her new role of motherhood.The twins were delivered at a hospital in Southern California. Since twin’s birth Julia has done voice-over work for remake of E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web”. She is also set to work on a film for children called “Ant Bully”. Roberts has often told reporters that she’d like nine children. She claimed that pregnancy was a breeze and she certainly hasn’t lost her trademark smile. Julia seems to enjoy all of life’s experiences. Motherhood simply brought highlights. Roberts says she only has one complaint: huge breasts. Julia told a reporter for ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’: “It’s no laughing matter. This is only dress brave enough to hold in my breast line.” However, Julia has kept a striking figure, which she gives credit to Pilates.
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