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Parenting School Age Children Parenting School Age Children School Family Life Health & Development From Katherine Lee, your Guide to Parenting School Age Children In this week's Parenting School Age Newsletter, Georgia's "Stop Child Obesity" campaign comes under fire for depicting overweights kids in ads to highlight the problem of child obesity. Also in the news this week: a new study shows that both bullies and their victims see the school nurse more frequently, and another study finds that kids who do not get enough exercise are more likely to have narrower arteries in the eyes, which is a harbinger of heart disease later in life. Plus, my personal call to compensate mothers for the many jobs we do (I know it won't happen, but it's a reminder to at least take pride in the enormous job we do as we head into Mother's Day). Could Georgia's Anti-Obesity Ads Lead to Bullying? In Georgia, billboards and video ads featuring overweight children alongside grim messages such as "Chubby kids may not outlive their parents" or "Big bones didn't make me this way. Big meals did" have been stirring up controversy. While supporters of these striking ads argue that anti-obesity campaigns like these are necessary to convince parents that obesity is a major problem, critics note that ads like this could spark a backlash against overweight children... Read more Both Bullies and Victims See the School Nurse More Frequently Parents and educators may have a helpful new tool to help assess which kids might be either victims or perpetrators of bullying behavior: Frequent trips to the school nurse's office. According to a new study in Pediatrics, children who are the target of bullies as well as children who bully other kids tend to go to the school nurse's office more frequently with complaints of illness or injury... Read more Lack of Exercise Shows Up in Kids' Eyes Kids who are spending too much time engaging in sedentary activities such as watching TV, using the computer, and playing videogames and not enough being physically active have narrower arteries in their eyes -- a sign of higher cardiovascular disease risk, says a new study... Read more Celebrating One Mother of a Job You know how motherhood is sometimes described as a mash-up of multiple jobs in one? We are teachers, nutritional counselors, chefs, therapists, social organizers, coaches, health-care coordinators, nurses, fashion consultants, general all-around assistants, and so much more. I'm tired just thinking about the list. As we approach another Mother's Day, remember to give yourself a hand for all the things you do all year-round... Read more K-6 Children Ads Bullying School Children Parenting Bullying in School Featured Articles Outdoor Party Games Child Development: Your Five-Year-Old Child Child Development: Your Six-Year-Old Child Warning Signs That Your Child May be the Victim of School Bu How Children Learn to Read Submit an Entry: Your Child's Most Memorable School Crafts   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Katherine Lee Parenting School Age Children Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting School Age Children newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Giving Kids Age-Appropriate Chores Kids' Sports Injury Prevention Tips Guide to Your Growing Child How to Treat Kids’ Seasonal Allergies Math Games in the Kitchen Advertisement