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The Well-Adjusted Teenager: Tips To Relieve Stress and Support Resilience

Feb 28, 2025 09:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Mindfulness, healthy habits and reduced screen time may help teens manage stress and build resilience.

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Trends in Child Dentistry: Tech Advances Improve Treatment Outcomes

Jan 31, 2025 09:23AM ● By Claire Stagg, DDS, MS, FAACP

Innovative technologies like lasers and aligners are transforming children’s dental care with safer, more effective solutions.

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Secrets to a Joyful Childhood: Building a Family That Laughs and Loves Together

Dec 31, 2024 09:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Cultivate joy at home with gratitude jars, family dance parties, outdoor fun, and mindful togetherness. Strengthen bonds and boost resilience through shared, meaningful activities.

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Practicing Sensory Skills at Home: How To Teach Kids the Senses

Nov 29, 2024 09:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Boost your child's sensory skills with fun games and activities. From "Eye Spy" to sensory bins and interoception exercises, discover ways to nurture confidence and curiosity.

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Raising Children To Be Thankful: Benefits of Feeling and Expressing Appreciation

Oct 31, 2024 09:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Anxiety is on the rise among American adults, and it’s affecting children too. Teaching and modeling gratitude can help reduce anxiety and promote emotional well-being, fostering a positive family environment.

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The Case for Cloth Diapers: Saving Money and the Environment

Sep 30, 2024 09:23AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Cloth diapers avoid harmful chemicals found in disposables, reduce landfill waste, and may ease potty training.

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Emotional Healing as a Family: How Parents Can Model Mental Health Skills

Aug 30, 2024 09:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Kids need emotional regulation skills, including the ability to identify emotions, self-soothe, obtain perspective, walk in another’s shoes, think flexibly and solve problems

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Overcoming Generation Z Loneliness: Prioritizing Human Interactions Over Screen Time

Jul 31, 2024 09:23AM ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

Generation Z faces loneliness due to digital connectivity and societal pressures. Combat this by engaging in community, sharing hobbies, talking to strangers, and being authentic.

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Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Teaching Kids About the Origin of Foods

Jun 28, 2024 09:23AM ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

Teaching kids about where food comes from fosters healthier eating habits and deepens their connection to food, culture, and sustainability.

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Secrets to Summer Success: Giving Youngsters the Vacation They Need

May 30, 2024 09:23AM ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

For a balanced summer, mix playtime, nature, and creativity with rest and chores. Boost connections with goofy games, encourage unstructured play, & embrace the outdoors for fun and growth.

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Natural Births: A Look at Modern Midwifery

Apr 29, 2024 09:23AM ● By Maya Whitman

Modern midwifery provides a personalized birthing experience, especially beneficial for low-risk pregnancies. Research and finding the right practitioner contribute to a positive experience.

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Exploring Beyond the Classroom: Nurturing Healthy Minds Through Travel

Mar 29, 2024 09:23AM ● By Megy Karydes

Travel helps children see the world from a broader perspective and become more interested in other cultures because of their travel experiences.

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Ear Infections: Holistic Treatments for Kids

Feb 29, 2024 09:23AM ● By Jennifer Zethner, RN, MS, CPNP

The common ear infection is caused by a buildup of mucus in the middle ear and is accompanied by pain, fever, redness, swelling and possibly discharge.

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Helping America’s Kids Eat Better: How Three Women are Leading the Movement

Jan 31, 2024 09:23AM ● By Megy Karydes

The foods and drinks kids consume have tremendous impact on their overall health. a healthy lifestyle from infancy to adulthood helps people maintain good health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

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Kidfluencers: Using Social Media for Positive Change

Dec 29, 2023 09:23AM ● By Megy Karydes

Social media has made it easier than ever to share ideas, and today’s generation of digital natives are adept at using it.

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How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood
The Skills Children Need: How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood

Nov 28, 2023 06:30AM ● By Jennifer Zethner, RN, MS, CPNP

Skills learned at a young age are pivotal in shaping the development of children. As parents, educators and caregivers, we want them to develop into well-rounded, successful adults.

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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 09:30AM ● 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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