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The Case for Cloth Diapers: Saving Money and the Environment

Sep 30, 2024 09:23AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Cloth diapers avoid harmful chemicals found in disposables, reduce landfill waste, and may ease potty training.

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Emotional Healing as a Family: How Parents Can Model Mental Health Skills

Sep 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Christina Connors

The mental health of our children is in crisis. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2021 advisory on the youth mental health crisis, one in five children aged 3 to 17 has a mental, emotional, behavioral or developmental disorder.

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The Skills Children Need: How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood

Sep 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Jennifer Zethner, RN, MS, CPNP

Skills learned at a young age are pivotal in shaping the development of children. As parents, educators and caregivers, we want them to develop into well-rounded, successful adults.

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Overcoming Generation Z Loneliness: Prioritizing Human Interactions Over Screen Time

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

Generation Z, defined as those born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, has grown up in a digital era characterized by constant connectivity, yet accompanied by profound isolation.

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The Colors of Healing: Art Therapy for Kids

Aug 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Opening a brand-new box of crayons or making a happy mess with homemade salt dough can provide hours of fun for most kids, but art therapy—based in a clinical setting—can help children achieve emotional equilibrium, cultivate social skills and increase their capacity for learning.

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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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