10 lies parents tell kids to promote healthy eating

Millions of parents admit fibbing to their kids to get them to eat more healthy foods, a study has revealed.

Researchers found eight out of ten mothers regularly wheel out old classics such as ‘carrots will help you see in the dark’ or ‘crusts will make your hair curl’.

Other popular food fibs include ‘eating vegetables will make you big and strong’ and ‘Spinach will give you muscles like Popeye’.

Read it all here.

Tell us!  What did you tell your kids to get them to do what you wanted them to? 

Irrisept is Dr. Paul Rucinski’s answer to infection and wound care

If you’ve ever heard of MRSA, you’ll want to know about this.  We had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Rucinski this morning about his new product and why it’s so important to all of us.  If you missed it, listen now: 9.01.10.4.Dr. Paul Rucinski Irrisept Interview

When a child
wants a cell phone

In 2009, 20 percent of children ages 6-11 owned cell phones, up from 11.9 percent in 2005, according to an American Kids Study by Mediamark Research & Intelligence.

Chris’s almost-10-year-old daughter, Grace, is dying for a cell phone.  And a LOT of her friends and classmates have them!  Chris thinks Grace is way too young to have a cell phone, plus she’s concerned about the possible health hazards a cell phone may pose.

How young is too young for a phone?  How many parents let their elementary aged school children have their pwn cell phone?  Tell us!

9.01.10.1.How Young is Too Young for a Cell Phone

9.01.10.2.Too Young For a Cell Calls

9.01.10.3.More Cell Phone Calls

9.01.10.5.Cell Phone Call

9.01.10.6.More Cell Calls

How can you resist this precious guy?  Give Ernie his forever home today!

Just look at this great little guy!  Ernie is a two year old purebred Pekingese.  He’s VERY affectionate, playful and is LOTS of fun!  Ernie really deserves a second chance with a family who will promise to love and care for him forever.  Can your family be his new forever people?

Listen to Ernie’s story: 4.28.10.4.Wet Nose Wednesday Ernie

For more information about how to make Ernie the newest member of your family, call 352-373-5855.

I think she’s too young, but she says her friends have them….

Dear Storm & Chris,

My 9 year old daughter wants me to let her get purple highlights in her hair, which I think is ridiculous! She says other girls in her grade (4th) are allowed to put colored streaks in their hair and that she really wants them. I think she’s too young. What do other parents listening have to say about this? Am I being too strict?

Amanda’s Mom

Listen to the calls:

8.31.10.3.9 Year Old Wants Purple Highlights

8.31.10.4.Purple Highlights Calls

 8.31.10.5.More Purple Highlights Calls

Tell us!  Would you let your daughter get colroed highlights in her hair?

Wendy writes:

Mom, stick to your guns. It is ridiculous for a 9-year-old to be dying her hair any color, let alone purple. What’s next–body piercing and tatoos? Why are parents so afraid to tell a child “no” these days?

A 9-year-old with purple hair is going to be picked on. Why allow her to do something that will more than likely draw the wrong type of attention?

I would NEVER allow a child of mine to dye her hair at any age.

Wendy

Shelly says:

I agree with the mom, These kids now days are growing up way to fast, Be a kid and enjoy it, Once she’s 15 or 16 then maybe she can high light and color her hair.

We’re also talking about it on facebook!

Wimbly is looking for her forever family! Could she be waiting for you?

My name is Wimbly and I am so sweet!  I just can’t get enough of your attention.  I sit on my hind legs, place my front feet together and wave up and down to get attention-it is so cute!  Please come and adopt me today!Wimbly is up-to-date with routine shots and spayed.

My Contact Info

• Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue
• Gainesville, FL
• (352)395-6131

• Email Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue
• See more pets from Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue
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Listen to Wimbly’s story: 8.25.10.1.Wet Nose Wednesday – Wimbly

Our contestants match wits with Storm, Ce Ce and Chris!

See if you can tell who’s giving the correct definition: 7.30.10.1.Take it From Me – Self-Agglandize

Ever wonder where all those nifty old cocktails came from? Take a listen!

Sometimes we digress: 7.28.10.1.The Origins of the Cocktail

Isabelle is looking for her forever family. Could she come live with you?

My Contact Info

• Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue
• Gainesville, FL
• (352)395-6131

• Email Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue
• See more pets from Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue
• Share on Facebook

Listen to Isabelle’s story:  7.28.10.4.Wet Nose Wednesday – Isabelle