Although we Boomers are frequently depicted in the media as all retiring empty nesters, that's not an accurate picture for many of us. One recent study conducted by the information research firm, Focalyst, found that a whopping 37% of Boomers still have children under 18 in the home. Retirees? Not quite.
So, for those of us with kids under 18 at home, when it comes to the "keeping our kids healthy" department, how are we doing?
According to at least one leading physician, we've got serious challenges, and in many cases, the challenge is, surprise, surprise--FOOD!:
"In America, food -- or the abuse of it -- is making kids sick. Over and over again, research reveals that poor eating habits puts adults at risk for serious illnesses including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, some cancers (including breast and colon cancer), and the "-itis" illnesses (e.g., arthritis, colitis, bronchitis). Eating habits are formed in childhood. Children who eat healthily are much more likely to be healthy, both as children and as adults. Kids who live on junk food are more likely to get sick and to become victims of these diseases in adulthood--if not sooner. It's as straightforward as that." Those are the words of pediatrician William Sears, MD, who has co-authored The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood, Ten Ways to Get Your Family on the Right Nutritional Track(Little, Brown Publishing). He joins me to talk about his new book.
"Mother, Please! I'd Rather Do it Myself!"
Most Boomers may remember that line from a pain reliever commercial decades ago. The scene featured a woman with a splitting headache and her elderly mother. When the mother innocently offers advice in the kitchen, the daughter's response is nothing less than an angry yell. But when it comes to tension and friction between adult children and their parents, clearly it doesn't always take a headache to cause flare ups. Author and editor Jane Isay has explored the dynamics of adult children and their parents in her new book, Walking on Eggshells, Navigating the Delicate Relationship Between Adult Children and Parents (Doubleday/Flying Dolphin Press. She joins me to talk about what's she learned from her research, and to offer help for Boomers and their parents alike.
Join me for what promises to be a lively discussion this Wednesday, April 30th from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. If you're in the DC/MD/VA area, the show can be heard on WMET 1160 AM. On the Internet, listen to it live on www.wmet1160.com. If you've missed earlier shows, check out the archives of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital.
And I'd love to hear from you! At the studio, (866) 369-1160, or email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com
Have a great week!
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
WMET 1160
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com
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