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Conscious Fatherhood: Building a Better Family

May 31, 2023 ● By Julie Peterson

Fathers need to understand what matters most to them and then dedicate their time, money and energy in alignment with those priorities.

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Microplastic Overload REDUCING CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE
Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure

Apr 28, 2023 ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Researchers are investigating the human health impacts of these synthetic materials, and while we have a growing picture of potential risks, additional scientific exploration is needed to know how petroleum-based polymers affect kids.

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KID-APPROVED AUTISM DIETS
Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance

Mar 31, 2023 ● By Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD

For parents of children with autism, learning to manage this condition requires a multidimensional approach, including consideration of food and nutrition.

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Better Sleep for Kids
Sweet Lullaby: Better Sleep for Children

Feb 27, 2023 ● By Marlaina Donato and Kirby Baldwin

Between 15 and 25 percent of kids have trouble falling and staying asleep. Common causes include stress, increased screen time, and less physical activity.

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Heart-Healthy Kids: Setting a Course for Cardiovascular Wellness

Jan 31, 2023 ● By Ana-Maria Temple, M.D

Heart-healthy diets for kids can establish a healthful baseline and set them on a path to lifelong wellness and longevity; their middle-aged selves will be thankful.

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Health in a Smile: A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children

Dec 30, 2022 ● By Brooke Goode

Impaired Mouth Syndrome (IMS) is a wide-ranging set of medical, dental and mood problems in children, but parents can take steps to nurture healthy dental/facial development.

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The Best Gift of All: Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving

Nov 30, 2022 ● By Madiha Saeed

Whether through donating material things, sharing time or freely conveying love and kindness, here are ways to teach kids the value of generosity.

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The Colors of Healing: Art Therapy for Kids

Oct 31, 2022 ● By Marlaina Donato

Art therapy can help a child express what is beyond spoken language: unprocessed trauma, emotional and physical pain or the multilevel challenges of autism spectrum disorder.

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Green Schoolyards: Concrete Jungles Become Natural Playgrounds

Sep 30, 2022 ● By Sheila Julson

Asphalt-paved schoolyards enclosed by chain-link fencing are being transformed into green play-learn spaces, designed for and by students and the community.

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Learning to Grieve: How to Help Children Navigate Through Loss

Aug 31, 2022 ● By Sandra Yeyati

While there is no right way to grieve, adults can provide kids experiencing loss gentle guideposts and lessons of empathy and acceptance as they process complicated emotions.

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