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Healthy Kids Habits

Yay for Play: Ways to Spark a Child’s Creativity

Jul 29, 2016 ● By April Thompson

Creativity can be not only nurtured, but taught. When children engage in imaginary play and exploration, they build thinking skills, patience and resiliency.

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Seniors, Teens and Tykes: Enriching Programs Unite the Generations

Apr 29, 2016 ● By Linda Sechrist

Booming numbers of both seniors and youngsters offer new opportunities for the two generations to learn from each other.

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Nighttime Parenting: Fostering Healthful Sleep

Feb 29, 2016 ● By Stephanie Dodd

Up to 70 percent of American children have problems sleeping at night, but some simple steps help them get more shut-eye.

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Mindful Minutes for Little Ones: Yoga Helps Kids Focus and Relax

Jan 29, 2016 ● By Julianne Hale

Children's developing bodies and minds respond to yoga on a deep level, both on and off the mat. Here is how kids can get started practicing yoga to reap the many health benefits.

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Treating Autism Naturally: Plus Strategies for Prevention

Dec 29, 2015 ● By Meredith Montgomery

When we view a child’s autism as a condition that can change for the better, avenues of natural healing open up.

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Whole Child Sports: Free Play Earns the Winning Score

Aug 31, 2015 ● By Luis Fernando Llosa

Parents may believe organized sports are best for kids, but free play is actually what makes kids creative, resilient and better problem-solvers.

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Think Before You Ink: How to Make Body Art Safe and Reversible

Jul 31, 2015 ● By April Thompson

A tattoo that feels adventurous today can cut off future adventures, especially when it comes to jobs.

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