Are Our Kids Having Too Many Treats?

Whether it’s goodies from grandma or just a peacekeeping effort, treat-giving habits are becoming more frequent. In this blog post Susie discusses the behavioral and dietary impacts that these choices can have on our kids wellbeing, and explains why the simple act of holding back may be the best thing you can do.

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