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Lessons for Young Female Athletes: How To Support Resilience, Agency and Joy

Apr 30, 2026 ● By Christina Connors

Girls’ sports participation declines amid pressure and perfectionism, with experts emphasizing resilience, identity beyond performance and joy to prevent burnout and dropout.

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Helping Kids Use Less Plastic: Gentle Swaps for Growing Minds

Mar 31, 2026 ● By Christina Connors

Helping kids use less plastic starts with early habits, reusable lunch gear and nature-based learning that makes sustainability feel practical, normal and empowering.

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The Hydration Habit: Helping Kids Thrive With Every Sip

Feb 27, 2026 ● By Christina Connors

Why kids’ hydration affects focus, mood and athletic performance, plus science-backed water intake guidelines and simple daily fluid routines.

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Gentle Relief for Growing Pains: Natural Strategies To Ease Body Aches in Children

Jan 30, 2026 ● By Christina Connors

Muscle fatigue, not growth, is the likely cause of childhood aches; gentle massage, stretching, hydration and vitamin D offer safe, effective relief

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What Adults Need to Know About How to Help Us Teens

Dec 31, 2025 ● By Abdullah, Zain, Emaad and Qasim Ansari

Teens share a powerful call to action for parents and adults on reducing screen addiction, improving teen mental health and modeling healthy habits for mind, body and soul.

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Big Dreams, Little Hands: Vision Boards and Focus Wheels That Nurture Childhood Development

Dec 31, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Creative tools like vision boards and focus wheels help children build emotional awareness, regulate feelings and align with goals through self-expression and mindfulness.

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Holiday Eating Without the Discomfort: A Root-Cause Nutrition Approach

Nov 28, 2025 ● By Reneé S. Barasch

Nutritionist Renee Barasch explains how root-cause nutrition and digestive support can ease holiday bloating, discomfort and fatigue.

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Unwrapping the Past: Helping Kids Connect With Their Family Heritage

Nov 28, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Holiday storytelling, recipes and crafts help kids build identity and resilience by connecting playfully and meaningfully with evolving family traditions.

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Start Strong: Morning Rituals for Energized Kids

Oct 31, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Intentional morning routines with balanced nutrition, gentle movement and prep the night before help kids feel calm, focused and school-ready.

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Toddler-Friendly Mindfulness Activities: Simple and Interactive Games To Nurture a Developing Mind

Sep 30, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Playful mindfulness games help toddlers develop emotional regulation, self-awareness and attention by engaging their senses through movement and imagination.

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Childhood Friendships: How To Support a Kid’s Social Development

Aug 29, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Supporting children’s friendships means modeling calm, emotional presence and letting kids navigate social growth with empathy and trust.

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Listening to Kids Without Judgment: Nurturing Habits of a Harmonious Family

Jul 31, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Empathetic listening and calm presence nurture emotional resilience in children, promoting harmony and trust in today's digitally complex family dynamics.

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The Power of Outdoor Play: Expanding a Child’s Development With the Help of Mother Nature

Jun 30, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Outdoor play fosters emotional resilience and cognitive skills, with nature’s sensory-rich environments shown to lower stress and boost attention in children, including those with ADHD.

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Staying Active With Dad: Three Fathers Share Their Stories

May 30, 2025 ● By Megy Karydes

Fathers modeling physical activity through playful, shared movement help build lasting bonds, healthier habits and stronger emotional connections with their children.

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Empowering Teenage Girls: Gentle Strategies to Encourage Joy and Self Esteem

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Supportive environments, mindful social media use, and emotional self-care strategies foster confidence and resilience in teenage girls.

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Cooking With Kids: Health Benefits and Life Lessons in the Kitchen

Mar 31, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Preparing meals with children teaches life skills, encourages healthier eating habits and strengthens family connections.

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The Well-Adjusted Teenager: Tips To Relieve Stress and Support Resilience

Feb 28, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Mindfulness, healthy habits and reduced screen time may help teens manage stress and build resilience.

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Best Prep for Pregnancy Online Event and Expo Offers Fertility Guidance

Jan 31, 2025

Best Prep for Pregnancy is a five-day online event from March 25-29, featuring over 30 experts on fertility, IVF, and egg freezing. Learn holistic approaches to fertility from leading specialists. Register at BestPrep4Pregnancy.com

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Chicago Park District
Garfield Park Conservatory Breaks Ground on Children’s Garden

Dec 31, 2024

The Chicago Park District and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance broke ground on the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden, opening in fall 2025. A $10 million renovation! Visit GarfieldConservatory.org

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Other Free Nature Centers in the Region Include:

Dec 31, 2024

Visit these other area nature centers.

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