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Sweet Lullaby - Better Sleep For Children

Feb 27, 2023 ● By Marlaina Donato and Kirby Baldwin

Sleep is essential for both survival and the ability to thrive, yet as children’s schedules get busier and they spend more time in front of screens, their average sleep time often decreases.

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Heart-Healthy Kids: Setting a Course for Cardiovascular Wellness

Jan 31, 2023 ● 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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Health in a Smile: A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children

Dec 30, 2022 ● 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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Health Benefits of Feeding the Gut Throughout The Lifecycle

Nov 30, 2022 ● By Keri Barron

Babies are born with a very underdeveloped gut microbiome, but with each day, environmental exposures help shape the bacteria in the gut.

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The Best Gift of All: Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving

Nov 30, 2022 ● 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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The Colors of Healing: Art Therapy for Kids

Oct 31, 2022 ● 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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Key Nutrients in Children’s Immune Health

Sep 30, 2022 ● By Keri Barron

Supporting children’s immune health through nutrients and dietary compounds can help reduce time spent sick and provide a much-needed boost to their developing immune systems.

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Green Schoolyards: Concrete Jungles Become Natural Playgrounds

Sep 30, 2022 ● By Sheila Julson

Asphalt-paved schoolyards enclosed by chain-link fencing are being transformed into green play-learn spaces, designed for and by students and the community.

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Learning to Grieve: How to Help Children Navigate Through Loss

Aug 31, 2022 ● By Sandra Yeyati

While there is no right way to grieve, adults can provide kids experiencing loss gentle guideposts and lessons of empathy and acceptance as they process complicated emotions.

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Raising a Well-Rounded Child: Practical Ways to Build Lasting Life Skills

Jul 29, 2022 ● By Marlaina Donato

For kids to develop the solid foundation they need, parents should practice a full-spectrum approach that rounds out their experiences and skills, while instilling confidence and resilience.

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Mindful Kudos: Best Ways to Praise Kids and Boost Self-Confidence

Jul 29, 2022 ● By Ronica O’Hara

Praise can build character, motivation and resilience in kids if delivered in the correct way. Here is some research-based advice for parents when it comes to skillfully praising children.

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Cool Treats for Hot Days: DIY Recipes Even Kids Can Make

Jun 30, 2022 ● By Sheila Julson

By creating homemade, hot-weather treats with our kids, we get to enjoy the delights of fresh, seasonal, healthy fruits and vegetables and inventive flavor combinations.

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How to Raise Empathetic Kids: Simple Ways Parents Can Cultivate Compassion

May 31, 2022 ● By Carrie Jackson

While we are all born with a certain amount of empathy, cultivating it is a skill that can be strengthened with practice, and it is critical that the learning process start early.

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