As a nurse, I know what I need to know about health, and, good habits for kids, but, as you well know, sometimes it's easier said than done.

So, when I got the book Good Kids Bad Habits by Jennifer Trachtenberg, M.D. for review, I was a little wary.

I was worried it would be all like, "Kids, be sure to eat 27 servings of leafy green vegetables with your tofu", when I was all like, "Kids, did you eat?", but, I am glad to report I was wrong, and, it's a really good book.

It's a guide that covers problems ranging from sleeplessness to video game addiction. Dr. Trachtenberg (who has 3 kids of her own) provides tips and preventive strategies in plain English, but, it's not condescending, either. It's built on the concept that kids' "real ages", rather than their biological ages, are getting older and older due to bad habits.

The goal of the book is simple: to protect our kids' futures.

It begins with a RealAge Healthy Kids test where you can find out where our kids are headed, health wise, and, the guide shows you how you can help your kids get the best possible shot at health in the future by lowering their disease risk, and, boosting their emotional and social skills.

Be sure to check out Good Kids Bad Habits on BlogHer's virtual book tour.