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The Best Books for Kids: Gift Choices that Can Open Up Worlds

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Gifting kids books is a perfect way to encourage childhood reading. Here are tips for selecting the best children's books.

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Special Gifts for Special Kids

Nov 30, 2021 09:00AM ● By Jaycee Miller

Experts say choosing the right gift for a child with learning disabilities comes down to a few key points.

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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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Essential Oil Training and Safety for Your Child

Sep 30, 2021 12:56PM ● By Bijou Julia Pounds

The act of deep breathing already soothes the nervous system and tells our body that we are in control. Adding an essential oil aroma to it puts a safe supplement into their bloodstream and guarantees that the nervous system will receive helpful medicine. The body responds to inhaling essential oils within seconds of receiving them

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Halloween Candy TO DYE FOR

Sep 30, 2021 12:51PM ● By Sheila Julson

Synthetic food dyes derived from petroleum are found in many major brands of candy, drinks and cereal to make them visually appealing. Some studies done over the past decade have linked artificial food dyes to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and tumors in laboratory rodents.

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Talking to Kids About Climate Change: What They Need to Know from Those They Trust

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Children are hearing about the effects of climate change through the media or living through them in their own neighborhoods. Here are ways to calmly talk to kids about the climate crisis.

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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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Fitness Through Play

Jul 30, 2021 05:05PM ● By Shae Marcus

Fitness through play is a great way to encourage a healthy level of moderate activity without having to push the idea of fitness onto a possibly reluctant child.

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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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My Best Friend Has Fur; What kids have to to say about their furry friends

Jun 30, 2021 01:27PM

For those considering getting a new family pet, check out these real kids gushing about their best friends. It may just convince you to go for it.

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