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Energy Drinks Hurt Youth Health: Causes Negative Side Effects

May 31, 2018 08:41AM

Over half of teenagers that have consumed energy drinks report experiencing nausea, increased heartbeat and other negative health consequences.

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Teach Children How to Succeed in School Over Summer

May 02, 2018 11:46PM

For those with children who are underperforming in school, find reading difficult, doing poorly on tests or having difficulty paying attenti...

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The Art of Singing

May 02, 2018 10:13PM ● By Sarah Evans

Rudolf Steiner, out of his inexhaustible fountain of kindness, said these words: “If people would sing more, especially more correctly, ther...

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Eye Contact Syncs Baby and Adult Brainwaves: Supports Early Learning and Communication Skills

Apr 30, 2018 08:41AM

When an adult looks into the eyes of a baby, a synchronization of brain waves occurs that supports early learning and communication skills, say Cambridge University researchers.

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Acetaminophen Linked to Delayed Language Skills: Pain Reliever Impacts Child's Development

Apr 30, 2018 08:41AM

Swedish moms that took acetaminophen during pregnancy gave birth to girls which 30 months later showed slower ability in acquiring language skills.

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Kid Talk: How to Communicate with a Child

Apr 30, 2018 08:17AM ● By Amber Lanier Nagle

Consistency, honesty, flexibility and availability are all key in communicating deeply with our children.

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High-Fat Diet Risks Multiple Sclerosis Relapse: Increasing Veggies Cuts Risk

Mar 30, 2018 09:17AM

Eating a high-fat diet increases the risk of multiple sclerosis relapse in children by as much as 56 percent, while each additional cup of weekly vegetables cuts the risk by 50 percent.

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Into the Woods: Nature Helps Kids Build Skills and Character

Mar 30, 2018 09:17AM ● By April Thompson

Nature immersion programs help kids to navigate through woodlands and listen to their quiet inner voice.

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Does My Child Need Vision Therapy?: Frequently Asked Questions & Important Answers

Mar 29, 2018 09:04PM

Over the past 10 years, the Arizona Vision Therapy Center has been asked a lot of questions about vision therapy by parents that have come t...

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Teen Marijuana Use Fosters Depression: Impact on Mental Health

Mar 01, 2018 05:32PM

Teens using marijuana have a higher risk of depression as young adults, and depressed young teens are more likely to be using marijuana by age 18.

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Upbeat Kids: Five Steps to Positivity

Feb 28, 2018 10:10AM ● By Tamar Chansky

By using wise strategies, we can help a child move past negativity and despair into a fresh, happier point of view.

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Antidepressants in Pregnancy Linked to Autism: Slightly Higher Risk Involved

Jan 31, 2018 11:04AM

Children born to Swedish mothers that took antidepressants when pregnant had a slightly higher risk of autism compared to mothers with psychiatric conditions not taking the meds.

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Banishing Body-Image Blues: How Teens Can Learn to Love Their Looks

Jan 31, 2018 10:39AM ● By Amber Lanier Nagle

Young women worldwide don’t feel happy with their bodies, but by monitoring their thoughts, eating well and exercising, they can face the world with confidence.

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Healthy Weight Kids: Food Choices that Prevent Obesity

Dec 29, 2017 11:10AM ● By Amber Lanier Nagle

With one in six U.S. youngsters classified as obese, it’s important for parents to follow healthy eating strategies to reduce children’s odds of disease now and later.

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Awake Parenting: Raising Connected, Confident Kids

Nov 30, 2017 03:14PM ● By Judith Fertig

Children are not ours to possess or own, but rather to guide into living fearlessly and authentically.

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