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GUIDING CHILDREN THROUGH TRAUMA AND ANXIETY
Helping Kids Cope: Guiding Children Through Trauma and Anxiety

Aug 31, 2023 06:30AM ● 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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Gut Health for Kids
Gut Health for Kids: Clever Strategies for Picky Eaters

Jun 30, 2023 06:30AM ● 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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Dr. Nitalya B. Williams
Get It Straight Orthodontics and Family Dentistry

Dec 30, 2022 09:00AM

Our team of expert Dentists and Orthodontist at Get It Straight Orthodontics and Family Dentistry provide full comprehensive general dental and orthodontic care with compassion, serving all ages.

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Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM

Children are regularly getting less than nine hours of sleep per night, which can cause notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being.

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Key Nutrients for Children’s Immune Health

Oct 31, 2022 03:00PM ● By Keri Barron

Kids are exposed to many germs, viruses and potential intruders from a very young age.

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Childhood Adventures and Team Sports Boost Well-Being

Aug 31, 2022 06:30AM

Research shows that playing adventurously outdoors and participating in team sports can help lower children's mental health risks.

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Keeping Children Safe from Wireless Radiation

Mar 31, 2022 09:00AM

With the growing number of wireless devices in our homes and schools, and of 5G cell towers in our neighborhoods, our exposure to wireless (radio frequency) radiation is rising rapidly.

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Nature Speaks: Storytelling Connects Kids to the Natural World

Mar 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Weaving storytelling into nature programs helps children understand their outdoor experiences and develop an appreciation for wilderness.

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Zen Zone for Kids: Create the Perfect Calm-Down Corner at Home

Dec 30, 2021 07:30AM ● 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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Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research.

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Illustration of a group of teens seated on floor mats practicing mindfulness through meditation
Mindfulness for Stressed Teens: School Programs Teach Healthy Coping Skills

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM ● 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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Group of children running in the woods under a quilt with their hands raised laughing and smiling
Creative Kids: How to Nurture Imagination

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM ● 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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Mom sitting at dining room table feeding kid on her lap piece of fruit from fork
Back-to-School Wellness: Tips to Keep Kids Healthy

Jul 30, 2021 06:30AM ● 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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Kid smiling standing next to brown horse with reigns on embracing head
Pet Happy: How Animals Help Kids Thrive

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM ● 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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Jars of healthy baby food free of metal toxins
Nix Baby Foods that Harbor Toxic Metals

Apr 30, 2021 06:30AM

A recent report issued by the House of Representatives found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies.

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