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

Aug 31, 2023 ● 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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Gut Health for Kids
Gut Health for Kids: Clever Strategies for Picky Eaters

Jun 30, 2023 ● 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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Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

Nov 30, 2022

Children are regularly getting less than nine hours of sleep per night, which can cause notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being.

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Childhood Adventures and Team Sports Boost Well-Being

Aug 31, 2022

Research shows that playing adventurously outdoors and participating in team sports can help lower children's mental health risks.

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Nature Speaks: Storytelling Connects Kids to the Natural World

Mar 31, 2022 ● By Carrie Jackson

Weaving storytelling into nature programs helps children understand their outdoor experiences and develop an appreciation for wilderness.

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Zen Zone for Kids: Create the Perfect Calm-Down Corner at Home

Dec 30, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Creating a calm space in the home for kids to decompress can help children become centered and manage their emotions in a healthy manner.

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Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Rachael Oppy

The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research.

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Mindfulness for Stressed Teens: School Programs Teach Healthy Coping Skills

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Erin Lehn

One of the most beneficial ways to help teenagers cope with the stress of these tumultuous adolescent years is through mindfulness education, helping them become calm and centered.

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Creative Kids: How to Nurture Imagination

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Ronica O’Hara

How parents can provide children an environment that encourages curiosity and exploration to help build the creative skills critical to personal and planetary survival.

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Back-to-School Wellness: Tips to Keep Kids Healthy

Jul 30, 2021 ● By Ronica O’Hara

Parents can ensure children’s health and well-being as they go back to school with these tips for kid's healthy food, family communication, adequate sleep and more.

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Pet Happy: How Animals Help Kids Thrive

Jun 30, 2021 ● By Ronica O’Hara

With studies showing the profound effects that pets can have on children's health, character development and well-being, here are reasons why parents should consider getting a family pet.

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Jars of healthy baby food free of metal toxins
Nix Baby Foods that Harbor Toxic Metals

Apr 30, 2021

A recent report issued by the House of Representatives found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies.

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Baby Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

Apr 30, 2021 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Save money and control what goes into little tummies with these tips for introducing and feeding healthy homemade baby foods.

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Kids playing outside in the woods, climbing trees and enjoying nature
Nature to the Rescue: Kids Come Alive Outdoors

Mar 31, 2021 ● By Ronica O’Hara

Take the entire family exploring outdoors with these fun ideas to get children actively involved with nature in ways that open their senses while also moving their bodies.

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Now's the Time to Teach At-Home Nutrition

Mar 30, 2020

With a lot of parents facing the challenge of keeping housebound kids happy and healthy, this is the perfect time to teach kids the basics of nutrition and eating right.

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Registration Open for Field Museum Summer Camps

Feb 29, 2020

Summer camp options for students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade offered by Chicago's Field Museum.

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The Pure Joy of Play: Why Kids Need Unstructured Fun

Jun 28, 2019 ● 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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The Minimalist Family: Trading Clutter for Calm

May 31, 2019 ● By Meredith Montgomery

Families are happily finding that less “stuff’ can lead to less stress and more time together doing what they value most.

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Gardening for Kids: The Fun of Growing Their Own

Apr 30, 2019 ● 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 ● 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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