Hyperactive kids and the “Halloween Effect”: What’s really the cause?
Conventional Wisdom This article was written with Dr. Raquel Keledjian (who is awesome!). With Halloween soon approaching, parents brace for the yearly “Halloween Effect. This is the common belief that the sugary sweets and chocolates of Halloween cause children to bounce off the walls with hyperactivity. To compensate, parents often substitute...
Halloween Help
Woooooooooo. It’s Halloween, but the only truly scary thing is the mountains of candy that Americans consume. I’ve got some tips here on my PodCast here. Don’t be afraid to do what is RIGHT for your weight and health. This may mean going against some of your basic instincts...
Yea tho’ I walk through the shadow …
Temptation is not often easily avoided. Halloween is a perfect example. Every year, the confection flood gates open, and test the mettle of your dreams of moderation. Just keep in mind that moderation can come in many forms. You may be a “cold turkey” person … that wonderful and...
I’ve heard it … you’ve heard it. “Don’t pass out candy. It’s bad for the kids!!” Then you hear the response: “But they won’t eat it. Kids’ will HATE the pencils, or toys, or whatever … just give them the Jolly Ranchers!!” This conversation happens every year at this...
The Holiday Gauntlet: From November To New Years
If you have kids, you can expect a pillowcase full of candy to come into your living room and spill across your dining room table. Even if you don’t have kids, you typically buy too much candy for the goblins and princesses passing by, and will have enough Twizzlers...