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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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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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Pet Happy: How Animals Help Kids Thrive

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● 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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Helping Kids Adjust Post-Pandemic

May 28, 2021 09:31AM ● By Jolene Ross

Changes in a child’s behavior may already have begun because of anxiety leading up to a return to activities and social interactions. A child can be excited about upcoming events and also be stressed about the transition.

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Relaxed Kids: Simple Ways to Calm Anxious Children

May 28, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Expose kids to relaxation practices through fun activities, yoga poses, mindfulness exercises, meditation and other techniques to naturally calm childhood anxiety.

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Natural Mama: Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Eating organic, detoxing the house, practicing meditation or yoga and other holistic approaches for expectant mothers to follow during pregnancy for delivering a healthy baby.

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Ergonomic Help for Virtual Learning

Mar 31, 2021 09:31AM ● By Catie McArdle

Virtual learning has put struggles on everyone in the family, both physically and mentally. Kids are not accustomed to staring at the computer screen for hours at a time. They are struggling due to not seeing friends.

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Kids and Nature: Growing Up with Trees

Mar 31, 2021 09:31AM ● By Wendy Nadherny Fachon

The simple fact is that tree planting supports environmental health and public health on several different levels. Trees, with their simple presence, create welcoming outdoor recreation space, reduce stress, increase positive social interactions and even reduce crime rates.

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Nature to the Rescue: Kids Come Alive Outdoors

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Take the entire family exploring outdoors with these fun ideas to get children actively involved with nature in ways that open their senses while also moving their bodies.

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