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The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony
The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony: How Skin-to-Skin Contact Helps Development

Oct 31, 2023 ● By Christine Ramos, RN, CLC, CCM, IBCLC (retired)

Imagine being an infant born only moments ago. The onslaught of new sensations must be overwhelming as they suddenly feel the weight of a once-buoyant body.

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How Music Spurs Childhood Development
A Symphony of Skill-Building: How Music Spurs Childhood Development

Sep 29, 2023 ● By Sheila Julson

For adults, music has the power to instill feelings of joy, relaxation and calmness, or to motivate us when we are exercising or performing a task, but for children, there are added benefits.

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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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CREATING A VIBRANT BLENDED FAMILY
Stepparenting Success: Creating a Healthy Blended Family

Jul 31, 2023 ● By Julie Peterson

Blended families are complex and often challenging. Fortunately, there are methods to knit a blended family into a strong and enduring tapestry.

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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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Conscious Fatherhood
Conscious Fatherhood: Building a Better Family

May 31, 2023 ● By Julie Peterson

Fathers need to understand what matters most to them and then dedicate their time, money and energy in alignment with those priorities.

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Microplastic Overload REDUCING CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE
Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Researchers are investigating the human health impacts of these synthetic materials, and while we have a growing picture of potential risks, additional scientific exploration is needed to know how petroleum-based polymers affect kids.

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KID-APPROVED AUTISM DIETS
Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD

For parents of children with autism, learning to manage this condition requires a multidimensional approach, including consideration of food and nutrition.

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A child sleeping
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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Two children with impaired mouth syndrome
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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A family outside posing.
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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Child sitting in front of window opening wrapped gift
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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A child dipping a paint brush into a palate of paint in front of a canvas on an easel
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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A child and a man playing chess.
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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Child outdoors watering row of potted plants
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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Child wearing green t-shirt lying in grass outside looking up at yellow balloon in hands over head
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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Small child carrying potted plant in kitchen with parent in background
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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Parent clapping hands praising child building with blocks
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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Child sitting on chair outdoors holding frozen orange treat
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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