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Beyond Picky Eating: Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders

Feb 28, 2022 ● By Marlaina Donato

Children of any gender and age can be afflicted with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other conditions unique to younger kids, but holistic solutions can help with childhood eating disorders.

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Parents as Role Models: How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors

Jan 31, 2022 ● By Sandra Yeyati

With awareness, planning and strategic modifications, parents can use modeling to instill in their kids good habits, positive attitudes, healthy emotional intelligence and strong self-esteem.

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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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The Best Books for Kids: Gift Choices that Can Open Up Worlds

Nov 30, 2021 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Gifting kids books is a perfect way to encourage childhood reading. Here are tips for selecting the best children's books.

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Artist and Animator Danny Casale Wants the World to Know: UR SPECIAL

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Anna Marie Imbordino

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shares that one in six U.S. children have a clinically diagnosed mental, behavioral or developmental disorder. According to the Mayo Clinic, with or without a clinical diagnosis, school-age children can experience mental health related symptoms as a result of family life changes, bullying, food allergies and other short-term issues. Los Angeles-based artist and animator Danny Casale, well-known as Coolman Coffeedan, has translated his animated characters into print with the launch of his book, UR SPECIAL: Advice for Humans from Coolman Coffeedan, which offers a positive affirmation for the reader to take away.

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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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Chicagoland Halloween Celebrations Emphasize Fun and Safety

Sep 30, 2021 ● By Dominic Calabrese

Halloween events are still scheduled throughout the Chicago area this fall, but safety considerations will remain front and center as families celebrate the season.

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Kids Learn About Conservation at Field Museum

Sep 30, 2021 ● By Anna Marie Imbordino

As conservation-related issues across the globe continue to make mainstream news, parents of young children are finding themselves unsure how to educate them on these important, but sometimes scary healthy living topics.

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Talking to Kids About Climate Change: What They Need to Know from Those They Trust

Sep 30, 2021 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Children are hearing about the effects of climate change through the media or living through them in their own neighborhoods. Here are ways to calmly talk to kids about the climate crisis.

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YouTube Kidfluencers Educate Families About Healthy Living

Aug 31, 2021 ● By Anna Marie Imbordino

Parenting has never been so digital, especially post-pandemic, as families navigate safety boundaries. Kid-friendly content creators are responding to the unique needs and trends of millennial, and now Generation Z, parents whose own online scrolling habits are inspiring them to see YouTube as a resource for safe and healthy entertainment.

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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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Managing School Anxiety Starts with a Healthy Gut

Jul 30, 2021 ● By Carrie Jackson

Going back to school can be anxiety-provoking under normal circumstances, and the challenges of the past year may bring additional stress. Dr. Meena Malhotra, MD is the medical director at Heal n Cure, an integrative facility in Glenview that specializes in functional medicine. She says that holistically reducing anxiety and promoting happiness starts with a healthy gut, and people of all ages can benefit from proactively optimizing their gut function to manage stress.

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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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Relaxed Kids: Simple Ways to Calm Anxious Children

May 28, 2021 ● By Sandra Yeyati

Expose kids to relaxation practices through fun activities, yoga poses, mindfulness exercises, meditation and other techniques to naturally calm childhood anxiety.

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