Healthy Back-to-School Tips to Keep Your Kids Smiling All Year
Healthy Back-to-School Tips to Keep Your Kids Smiling All Year As summer draws to a close, it's time for children to prepare for another exciting school year of learning, reconnecting with friends, and developing new skills. Let’s explore some simple steps you can...
Fun Ideas for Screen Free Week
FUN IDEAS FOR SCREEN FREE WEEK Each year, the first week of May is designated as “Screen Free Week.” While phones, tablets, and computers are fun and educational, it’s incredibly important to make sure your kids are equipped to entertain themselves without technology....
How Parents and Caregivers Can Help with Childhood Stress
How Parents and Caregivers Can Help with Childhood Stress As adults, it's easy to view childhood as a carefree and happy time. But the truth is that children experience stress and anxiety, just like we do. According to a study in JAMA Pediatrics, the rate of children...
Breakfast for Learning: Why the Morning Meal Matters
Maybe your teen snoozed through their alarm and doesn't have time for breakfast. Or too many things went wrong to get your kids fed before they left for school. Maybe your child flat-out refuses to eat breakfast. It's not unusual to miss breakfast occasionally. But if...
Many Parents Unaware of Kids’ Exposure to Vaping
Four out of five U.S. parents questioned in a large poll believe their preteen and teenage kids are clear on the risks that electronic cigarettes pose, and only a few think their child actually vapes. Still, if their child did vape, would parents know? Nearly half of...
Building Balanced Snacks to Feed to Toddlers
Toddlers need important nutrients to build their brains and bodies. Children this age use a lot of energy to grow and play, but they have small stomachs. They may not be able to eat enough at mealtime to make it between lunch and dinner. Every toddler is different....
Childhood Obesity
written by Darren Scoggin, M.D. The Problem Obesity is recognized as a significant public health threat and is a leading cause of medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and decreased life expectancy. Children...
Rudolph Celery Snacks – Healthy Christmas Snack Idea
These healthy Rudolph Celery Snacks are the perfect Christmas snack idea for kids. They are easy to make, taste delicious, and are so cute. Serve these celery snacks up for a holiday party or make a tray of these peanut butter celery sticks for an afternoon snack;...
NATIONAL JUVENILE DIABETES MONTH
Diabetes is becoming more common in young people. According to the CDC, diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are surging among youth in the United States. From 2001 to 2017, the number of people under age 20 living with type 1 diabetes increased by 45%, and...
Reading Disorders: What parents need to know
Reading is a cornerstone of learning. However, it's not always easy for all kids to read. About 10 million children in the United States have some sort of reading disorder. People with reading disorders can face challenges when their brain processes written words and...
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