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Refresh Holiday Traditions: Making the Old New and Green

Nov 27, 2019 07:30AM

Eco-friendly, green twists on holiday family traditions to help instill the importance of sustainability in kids.

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Kids With Gratitude: Making Thankfulness Second Nature

Oct 31, 2019 06:30AM

Research shows kids that are grateful are happier, more studious, and less depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. Here are 3 ways to teach and instill gratefulness in children.

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Digital Kids: How to Click With Young Techies

Aug 30, 2019 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Sound strategies from experts that parents can use to help kids navigate the electronic world we live in.

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Singing for Children’s Health

Jul 31, 2019 12:17PM ● By Sarah Evans

Singing has always been a natural phenomenon in children. They sing free of physical tension, on the in-breath and out-breath and freely. Vo...

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Benefits of Dance for Kids

Jul 31, 2019 11:43AM ● By Chris Lechner

Whether it’s ballroom, ballet, hip-hop or freestyle, dance is a form of expression for all ages. It has been proven that dancing provides ma...

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The Modern Recipe for a Healthy Child

Jul 31, 2019 11:39AM ● By Erica Mills

Raising children seems to become more challenging each day. Society puts high pressures and expectations on new parents to make all the righ...

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The Pure Joy of Play: Why Kids Need Unstructured Fun

Jun 28, 2019 09:37AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Numerous studies show that giving kids open time for “free play” is so important that pediatricians are writing prescriptions for it. Here are ways to encourage more playtime in kids' lives.

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When Your Teenager Has Made a Serious Mistake: 7 Key Ways to Be an Enlightened Parent

May 01, 2019 03:17PM ● By Bill White

We all make mistakes, and at some point or another, our children are going to make many of their own. When they make a serious mistake—perha...

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Gardening for Kids: The Fun of Growing Their Own

Apr 30, 2019 11:45AM ● By Ronica A. O’Hara

How to involve kids in growing their own garden to get them outdoors, foster an appetite for fruits and veggies, teach them planning, and develop their motor, literacy and scientific skills.

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Loving Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Kids

Mar 29, 2019 09:12AM ● By Ronica A. O’Hara

In a time in which digital devices often rule, kids will happily head outdoors for adventures involving gardens, bugs and birds that spark their interest and creativity.

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Household Cleaning Products Affect Babies’ Guts and Weight: Disinfectants Linked to Health Concerns

Mar 29, 2019 08:54AM

Canadian toddlers in households that used chemical disinfectants at least once a week had disturbed gut microbes and higher body mass index scores than toddlers in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners.

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Air Care for Kids: Keeping the Homefront Allergy-Free

Mar 04, 2019 12:42PM ● By Avery Mack

Kids are especially sensitive to the pollen, chemicals, dust mites, mold and pet dander that cause allergies, but simple strategies can keep these culprits in check.

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Screen Time Doubles Kids’ Risk of Anxiety and Depression: Impacts Mental Health in Youth

Jan 31, 2019 11:06AM

Children and teens who spend more than seven hours a day on screens are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety or depression.

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Soothing Anxious Kids: Natural Remedies Restore Calm

Jan 31, 2019 10:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Social network-stoked anxiety is rising among kids who already have enough to worry about, but their stress can be lowered with mindful approaches, nature, sleep, diet and supplements.

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Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier: The Daily Mile Program Improves Children's Fitness

Dec 27, 2018 11:42AM

A Scottish program called The Daily Mile, which allowed school kids to walk or run 15 minutes a day, improved overall fitness and lowered body fat.

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