Hristina ikolovska, Author at The Mom Kind

16 Jun

Obesity in Children: An Epidemic & A Change

Hristina ikolovska0 CommentsHealth, Parenting, Weight Losschildren health, parenting

Here's the thing about childhood obesity. It's hard to notice the difference between baby fat, which the child will outgrow, and obesity until it becomes too late. If left untreated, pediatric obesity will become a real issue for you and your child. In 2018, there were more than 40 million children globally under the age of five who were considered obese. And in the US, obesity in children is a real epidemic, which is proven by the following statistics: Around 9.4% of children aged between two and five are obese, and 1.7% are seriously obese. The age group of six to 11 years…

16 Jun

Children and Fast Food: How to Change Your Child’s Diet

Hristina ikolovska0 CommentsHealth, Parentingchildren health, parenting

How does fast food contribute to obesity in children? There are health issues for children who eat fast food routinely. Find out how you can change your child's diet for the better! Obesity in children is on the rise. Unfortunately, the fast-food industry is there to stimulate it. With busy parents and the availability of junk-food options, children would rather eat out than at home. Most junk food restaurants use flavor enhancers to make their dishes more appealing. This makes fast food taste better than healthier versions, especially for kids. These flavor enhancers, such as monosodium glutamate (MSG), can also…

26 Dec

Top 10 Ways Dogs Help People with Autism

Hristina ikolovska0 CommentsAutismautism dogs, autism parenting, autism resource

Life in the 21st century is fast. Opportunities to have a quiet moment and relax often need to be pre-planned if they are to take place. Yet, in this often maddening hodgepodge of daily activities, many turn to their pets for a bit of downtime. It is always a smart decision to spend time with an animal. They do not pass judgment nor blame. Instead, they will offer unconditional love and attention. That's why we wanted to answer the question In what are ways dogs help people with autism. Dogs are fantastic when it comes to taking on the role…

05 Dec

Symptoms of Sleepwalking & Effective Solutions to Sleepwalking

Hristina ikolovska0 CommentsHealth, Parenting, Sleep Disorderssleep advice

Sleepwalking, formally known as somnambulism, is a behavior where a person walks or performs other complex behavior during deep sleep. Sleepwalking is much more common with children (aged three to seven) than with adults and with people who are sleep deprived. So much so, that it leaves many parents asking what are the symptoms of sleepwalking? A sleepwalker usually remains in a deep sleep during the process, so that she doesn't remember the sleepwalking incident when she wakes up. The entire process mostly lasts 5 to 15 minutes. Sleepwalking is generally considered harmless to our overall health, but it could…