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.
Aug 31, 2022
Research shows that playing adventurously outdoors and participating in team sports can help lower children's mental health risks.
Mar 31, 2022 ● By Carrie Jackson
Weaving storytelling into nature programs helps children understand their outdoor experiences and develop an appreciation for wilderness.
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.
Oct 29, 2021 ● By Rachael Oppy
The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Feb 29, 2020
Summer camp options for students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade offered by Chicago's Field Museum.
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.