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Helping Kids Cope: Guiding Children Through Trauma and Anxiety

Aug 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Children today are facing ever-increasing amounts of stress and anxiety. In addition to academic pressure, bullying and family dynamics, kids are worried about navigating social media, climate change and school shootings.

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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

Jun 30, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

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: 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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Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Researchers are investigating the human health impacts of these synthetic materials, and while we have a growing picture of potential risks, additional scientific exploration is needed to know how petroleum-based polymers affect kids.

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Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance

Mar 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD

For parents of children with autism, learning to manage this condition requires a multidimensional approach, including consideration of food and nutrition.

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Sweet Lullaby: Better Sleep for Children

Feb 27, 2023 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato and Kirby Baldwin

Between 15 and 25 percent of kids have trouble falling and staying asleep. Common causes include stress, increased screen time, and less physical activity.

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Heart-Healthy Kids: Setting a Course for Cardiovascular Wellness

Jan 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Ana-Maria Temple, M.D

Heart-healthy diets for kids can establish a healthful baseline and set them on a path to lifelong wellness and longevity; their middle-aged selves will be thankful.

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Health in a Smile: A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Brooke Goode

Impaired Mouth Syndrome (IMS) is a wide-ranging set of medical, dental and mood problems in children, but parents can take steps to nurture healthy dental/facial development.

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