10
Jan
2018
In Fighting Obesity, How Moms Talk to Kids May Make a Difference
In a familiar scene at a birthday party, a child goes back for a second cupcake or piece of cake, and a parent says he has had enough sweets. But the response may differ family to family. In a small new study, researchers found caregivers of obese children may be more likely to use direct statements to restrict a child’s eating.