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The Pure Joy of Play: Why Kids Need Unstructured Fun

Jun 28, 2019 12:37PM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Numerous studies show that giving kids open time for “free play” is so important that pediatricians are writing prescriptions for it. Here are ways to encourage more playtime in kids' lives.

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Gardening for Kids: The Fun of Growing Their Own

Apr 30, 2019 02:45PM ● By Ronica A. O’Hara

How to involve kids in growing their own garden to get them outdoors, foster an appetite for fruits and veggies, teach them planning, and develop their motor, literacy and scientific skills.

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Nurturing Creative Kids: Hobbies Engage and Grow Healthy Kids

Oct 31, 2018 12:03PM ● By Marlaina Donato

Unplugging with creative and fun activities fosters skills that can last a lifetime. Here are ways children can express themselves through arts, crafts, hobbies and more.

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Books that Kids Will Love: Advice for Parents from Award-Winners

Oct 31, 2017 12:55PM ● By Randy Kambic

Books with strong stories and inspiring characters can entice children away from e-devices, broaden their horizons and encourage their dreams.

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Fresh Looks at Autism

Jul 31, 2017 08:02PM

Focusing on a Child's Optimal Potential by Linda Sechrist CHEKART /SHUTTERSTOCK.COM A new paradigm shift regarding autism spectrum disorde...

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Family Screen Time: How to Set Boundaries in the Digital Era

May 31, 2017 12:03PM ● By Rachael Oppy

Many of today’s youngsters spend eight hours a day looking at a screen, which has serious repercussions on their well-being. Parental limits can help ensure a healthy balance of activities.

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Keep Decay Away

Feb 01, 2017 09:03PM

Kids Do Best with Holistic Dentistry by Linda Sechrist According to a 2012 New York Times story, “Preschoolers in Surgery for a Mouthful of ...

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Mom’s Kitchen Counter Cooking School

Jun 30, 2016 03:27PM

Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier Jen Haugen &amp;lt;img src="/images/cache/cache_1/cache_d/cache_0/Teaching-Kids-to...

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Dad Matters

Jun 01, 2016 02:51PM

How to be the Father Kids Need Armin Brott American fatherhood has evolved considerably in the last 50 years. While dads used to be kept ...

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

Jan 29, 2016 11:43AM ● 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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