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Health & Fitness

Got Cranky?

Got cranky kids? Are you tired and exhausted. Find out how to turn this around by tomorrow!

Whining, begging, tantrums, meltdowns; I’ve never met a kid who didn’t have this going on. In fact, I have also, never met a parent who hasn’t lost it either!

There are many reasons why humans get cranky.

The top three are reasons for crankiness are…

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  1. Hunger
  2. Uncomfortable
  3. Tired

These three basic reactions to life can lead to huge power struggles, tantrums and lack of peace and harmony at home. A simple solution to eliminating “hunger” is to eat. However, many of us skip breakfast and other meals throughout the day. And when we do eat, we stuff our faces with sugary foods and drinks which play havoc with our insulin levels and throw us into “tired and discomfort”.

Try feeding you and your kids 6 small low fat meals a day…do not skip breakfast- it is the most important meal of the day, for you, too!

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