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

Aug 31, 2023 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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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Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

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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Childhood Adventures and Team Sports Boost Well-Being

Aug 31, 2022 09:30AM

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

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Nature Speaks: Storytelling Connects Kids to the Natural World

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● 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 09:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

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

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Mindfulness for Stressed Teens: School Programs Teach Healthy Coping Skills

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● 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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Creative Kids: How to Nurture Imagination

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● 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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Back-to-School Wellness: Tips to Keep Kids Healthy

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● 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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