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COVID-19

Mar 31, 2020 ● By Isabella Dussias

What do teens think of these unprecedented times and an upheaval of life as we know it?

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Healthy Home, Healthy Kids: How to Keep Them Safe

Mar 31, 2020 ● By Ronica O’Hara

By taking active steps to rid our home of everyday contaminants, we can give our children the clean air, clean water and clean food that they need to thrive.

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Now's the Time to Teach At-Home Nutrition

Mar 30, 2020

With a lot of parents facing the challenge of keeping housebound kids happy and healthy, this is the perfect time to teach kids the basics of nutrition and eating right.

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Shall We March?

Feb 29, 2020

I recently asked my peers what they were passionate about and how far they would go to uphold their beliefs. The causes ranged from preventing ocean pollution, sexual assault, bullying, discrimination of sexual orientation, the promotion of women’s rights and autism advocacy.

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Cold-Busters: Natural Remedies for Kids

Feb 28, 2020

Natural approaches and effective holistic home remedies for relieving cold and flu symptoms in children.

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All You Need is Love

Jan 31, 2020

In asking my friends if Valentine’s Day is important to them as teens, I got many different responses.

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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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