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The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony
The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony: How Skin-to-Skin Contact Helps Development

Oct 31, 2023 06:30AM ● By Christine Ramos, RN, CLC, CCM, IBCLC (retired)

Imagine being an infant born only moments ago. The onslaught of new sensations must be overwhelming as they suddenly feel the weight of a once-buoyant body.

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How Music Spurs Childhood Development
A Symphony of Skill-Building: How Music Spurs Childhood Development

Sep 29, 2023 06:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

For adults, music has the power to instill feelings of joy, relaxation and calmness, or to motivate us when we are exercising or performing a task, but for children, there are added benefits.

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GUIDING CHILDREN THROUGH TRAUMA AND ANXIETY
Helping Kids Cope: Guiding Children Through Trauma and Anxiety

Aug 31, 2023 06:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Children today are facing ever-increasing amounts of stress and anxiety. In addition to academic pressure, bullying and family dynamics, kids are worried about navigating social media, climate change and school shootings.

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Protecting Our Children From Microwave Radiation at School

Jul 31, 2023 09:01AM ● By Lisa Smith, PhD, EMRS

The internet has become crucial to classroom learning, making it easier than ever for children to learn and use vast amounts of information.

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CREATING A VIBRANT BLENDED FAMILY
Stepparenting Success: Creating a Healthy Blended Family

Jul 31, 2023 06:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Blended families are complex and often challenging. Fortunately, there are methods to knit a blended family into a strong and enduring tapestry.

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Gut Health for Kids
Gut Health for Kids: Clever Strategies for Picky Eaters

Jun 30, 2023 06:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

By creatively offering children healthy, diverse foods, presented in ways to please even finicky palates, parents can support microbiome health while establishing a lifetime of good eating habits.

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Conscious Fatherhood
Conscious Fatherhood: Building a Better Family

May 31, 2023 06:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Fathers need to understand what matters most to them and then dedicate their time, money and energy in alignment with those priorities.

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Microplastic Overload REDUCING CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE
Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure

Apr 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Researchers are investigating the human health impacts of these synthetic materials, and while we have a growing picture of potential risks, additional scientific exploration is needed to know how petroleum-based polymers affect kids.

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KID-APPROVED AUTISM DIETS
Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance

Mar 31, 2023 06:30AM ● By Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD

For parents of children with autism, learning to manage this condition requires a multidimensional approach, including consideration of food and nutrition.

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Better Sleep for Kids
Sweet Lullaby: Better Sleep for Children

Feb 27, 2023 07:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato and Kirby Baldwin

Between 15 and 25 percent of kids have trouble falling and staying asleep. Common causes include stress, increased screen time, and less physical activity.

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Heart Health Kids Heart Health for Kids Heart Health for Adults
Heart-Healthy Kids: Setting a Course for Cardiovascular Wellness

Jan 31, 2023 07:30AM ● By Ana-Maria Temple, M.D

Heart-healthy diets for kids can establish a healthful baseline and set them on a path to lifelong wellness and longevity; their middle-aged selves will be thankful.

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Two children with impaired mouth syndrome
Health in a Smile: A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children

Dec 30, 2022 07:30AM ● By Brooke Goode

Impaired Mouth Syndrome (IMS) is a wide-ranging set of medical, dental and mood problems in children, but parents can take steps to nurture healthy dental/facial development.

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Child sitting in front of window opening wrapped gift
The Best Gift of All: Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM ● By Madiha Saeed

Whether through donating material things, sharing time or freely conveying love and kindness, here are ways to teach kids the value of generosity.

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Key Nutrients for Children’s Immune Health

Oct 31, 2022 03:00PM ● By Keri Barron

Kids are exposed to many germs, viruses and potential intruders from a very young age.

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A child dipping a paint brush into a palate of paint in front of a canvas on an easel
The Colors of Healing: Art Therapy for Kids

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Art therapy can help a child express what is beyond spoken language: unprocessed trauma, emotional and physical pain or the multilevel challenges of autism spectrum disorder.

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