Comments on: Tues Tips & Trends

By: katieo

katieo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:18:04 +0000

“For utilization in a therapy session? Yes.

For random shovage in a toddler book shelf? I think not.”

Ding Ding Ding!

That’s exactly how I feel.

By: Stephanie Quilao

Stephanie Quilao — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:46:33 +0000

I like what Gena said about being a living healthy example to kids. Books can be interpreted in so many ways which is part of the beauty of the art. For kids and their growing and evolving minds, I would think that living examples would prove most impactful.

By: Roni

Roni — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:03:21 +0000

Ohhhh this is a tough one. On one hand I get it but then part of me says aren’t we perpetrating the problem. I agree with previous commenters… Example, example, example!!!

I know my bad body image came from a father who pointed out my flaws at a young age. He was obsessed about weight so I become obsessed by weight. BIG no no.

By the way I want to ask you a muscle question and I’m not sure if you wrote about it before (too lazy to look through your archives). It’s the tone vs bulk topic. I’ll shoot it to you in an email.

Oh! and how does this guest chef thing work? :~P

By: Merry

Merry — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:44:51 +0000

Bag Lady, such restraint!
Just because I’m not a parent doesn’t stop me from having opinions — especially about the plastic surgery book!

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:33:38 +0000

Hmm… I get “bad vibes” from the mouse book. I understand what message is trying to be conveyed, but something about it just doesn’t sit right with me. I don’t know that very young kids even should be thinking about potential eating disorders. Whatever happened to just being a kid – playing, being active, eating, and not worrying about weight?

“Where’s Willy” is hilarious! Kinda weird in a way too!

By: SpinDiva

SpinDiva — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:44:05 +0000

I think the age range is way too wide. I also believe in addressing issues when the issue comes up in any form. We watch our children and can see or hear them say things that will trigger a discussion. As far as their weight and appearance many times they start my listening and watching us (moms) so we lead by example and hope the pick up all the good. Then the media with all the skinny girls showing more than they should…it really is crazy and difficult sometimes. I don’t think I would read this book to my 6 year old unless she started talking about being fat (which she’s not). My 14 girl says she has a fat belly (which she doesn’t) but that worries me sometimes. She has reassured me that of all things she could never “not eat” because she loves food so I should not worry about that. She said she’ll just start running or swimming again. Whew!!

By: workout mommy

workout mommy — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:37:49 +0000

I am laughing hysterically over the Where willy went book! As for the mouse book, I don’t like it at all, even if read by a parent. It just doesn’t sit well with me, and maybe it is something I have to read.

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:14:52 +0000

Wow, I have not heard of any of these books. Certainly not the kind of books lining my girls shelves!
I have always just tried to enforce healthy eating, moderation and being active with my kids. I do believe they follow by example.
It is scary nowadays, my daugther was in grade 2 when she came home and asked me if she was fat – and she is a STICK!! So, it does start young. I would hope anyone reading this book would also talk to their child a lot about it as they read it together.
My daughter is in grade 4 now and they don’t feed and weigh mice… The big push is in Wellness talking about “Go Foods”, “Whoa Foods” reading labels, that kind of thing.
And for the record “Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret?” is still in school libraries and kids are still reading it!

By: Mommy B

Mommy B — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:45:04 +0000

I love your blog, by the way,MizFit . As you probably know. I am an avid blurker

By: Meribeth

Meribeth — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:44:48 +0000

I’m sorry I couldn’t get past the sperm with goggles on.