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Infinity Family Fest in Highland Park

Jan 31, 2020

The nonprofit Infinity Foundation will present Family Fest, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., March 14, featuring playful family fun with interactive, hands-on mindful games and activities.

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Good Hearts Start Young: Boosting Kids’ Cardiovascular Health

Jan 31, 2020

Many children today are on track to experiencing serious heart and circulatory problems later in life. Here are ways to get kids' cardiovascular health off to a good start.

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5 Financial Tips for Teens

Jan 01, 2020

When it comes to economics, many teens’ mouths write checks their knowledge can’t cash.

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Raising Environmentalists: Teachers Prep Kids for the Future

Dec 30, 2019

Educators are using hands-on lessons to get K-12 students not only interested in the world’s environmental priorities, but also actively participating in solutions.

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Refresh Holiday Traditions: Making the Old New and Green

Nov 27, 2019

Eco-friendly, green twists on holiday family traditions to help instill the importance of sustainability in kids.

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Kids With Gratitude: Making Thankfulness Second Nature

Oct 31, 2019

Research shows kids that are grateful are happier, more studious, and less depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. Here are 3 ways to teach and instill gratefulness in children.

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Autumn Gatherings

Sep 30, 2019

There are many excuses as to why we don’t get to things in a timely fashion or know exactly how to prioritize at this time in our lives.

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Mindfulness in the Classroom: Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive

Sep 30, 2019

A grassroots movement towards meditation in the classroom is happening as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of mindfulness on children's developing brains.

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Digital Kids: How to Click With Young Techies

Aug 30, 2019 ● By Ronica O’Hara

Sound strategies from experts that parents can use to help kids navigate the electronic world we live in.

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Feeding Healthy Habits: A 10-Step Guide for Helping Children Thrive

Aug 15, 2019 ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

Today’s barrage of junk food ads can easily influence kids for the worse, but 10 strategies, including visiting farmers’ markets, teaching cooking skills and implementing device-free family meals, can help them choose to eat better.

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21st Century Parenting: Preparing Kids for the Future

Aug 15, 2019 ● By Meredith Montgomery

Today’s kids live fast-paced, technology-driven lives, which is why it’s critical for parents to strike a balance between accepting modern advances and teaching kids timeless virtues.

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The Pure Joy of Play: Why Kids Need Unstructured Fun

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.

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Gardening for Kids: The Fun of Growing Their Own

Apr 30, 2019 ● By Ronica A. O’Hara

How to involve kids in growing their own garden to get them outdoors, foster an appetite for fruits and veggies, teach them planning, and develop their motor, literacy and scientific skills.

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Loving Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Kids

Mar 29, 2019 ● By Ronica A. O’Hara

In a time in which digital devices often rule, kids will happily head outdoors for adventures involving gardens, bugs and birds that spark their interest and creativity.

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Household Cleaning Products Affect Babies’ Guts and Weight: Disinfectants Linked to Health Concerns

Mar 29, 2019

Canadian toddlers in households that used chemical disinfectants at least once a week had disturbed gut microbes and higher body mass index scores than toddlers in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners.

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