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Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Teaching Kids About the Origin of Foods

Jul 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

There is a growing disconnect between children and the origins of their food. It stems from the urbanization of communities and the prevalence of processed foods.

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Secrets to Summer Success: Giving Youngsters the Vacation They Need

Jun 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

Figuring out how to keep children entertained, active and engaged while juggling work and household responsibilities, vacation schedules or camp sign-ups can be a little daunting.

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Natural Births: A Look at Modern Midwifery

May 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Maya Whitman

In countries like France, Sweden and Japan, midwives are involved in almost 75 percent of deliveries at birth centers, homes and hospitals. The practice is less popular in the U.S., with only 12 percent involving midwives in 2020.

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Exploring Beyond the Classroom: Nurturing Healthy Minds Through Travel

Apr 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Megy Karydes

When Desiree Miller and her daughter visited Rome, they met a couple from Ukraine celebrating their honeymoon. There was talk of a possible war, so they chatted about what that might mean for the newlyweds.

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Ear Infections: Holistic Treatments for Kids

Feb 29, 2024 09:23AM ● By Jennifer Zethner, RN, MS, CPNP

The common ear infection is caused by a buildup of mucus in the middle ear and is accompanied by pain, fever, redness, swelling and possibly discharge.

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Helping America’s Kids Eat Better: How Three Women are Leading the Movement

Feb 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Megy Karydes

Each week, nearly one in three won’t eat a piece of fruit, and more than half will have had at least one sugar-sweetened beverage. Kids consume 66 grams of sugar per day—that is a whopping 53 pounds of added sugar a year, according to the American Heart Association.

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Kidfluencers: Using Social Media for Positive Change

Jan 02, 2024 06:00AM ● By Megy Karydes

Social media has made it easier than ever to share ideas, and today’s generation of digital natives are adept at using it. With one video post, they can reach thousands in minutes.

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The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony: How Skin-to-Skin Contact Helps Development

Nov 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Christine Ramos, RN, CLC, CCM, IBCLC (retired)

When it is done for 60 to 90 minutes, this skin-to-skin contact initiates a cascade of physiological effects that optimize every organ system in the infant’s body and promote breastfeeding.

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Helping Kids Cope: Guiding Children Through Trauma and Anxiety

Sep 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Carrie Jackson

A 2010 study published by the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, at Harvard University, reports that persistent fear and chronic anxiety can have lifelong consequences by disrupting the developing architecture of the brain.

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CREATING A VIBRANT BLENDED FAMILY
Stepparenting Success: Creating a Healthy Blended Family

Jul 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Blended families are complex and often challenging. Fortunately, there are methods to knit a blended family into a strong and enduring tapestry.

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Gut Health for Kids: Clever Strategies for Picky Eaters

Jul 01, 2023 06:00AM ● By Sheila Julson

Most kids look forward to summer vacation, but the dog days can eventually lead to boredom and over-snacking. 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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Conscious Fatherhood
Conscious Fatherhood: Building a Better Family

May 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Fathers need to understand what matters most to them and then dedicate their time, money and energy in alignment with those priorities.

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