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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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School Om Work: Kids Calm Themselves with Meditation

Sep 29, 2017 07:18PM ● By April Thompson

Students in forward-thinking school districts are learning through meditation to relax, focus and stay calm in the face of trying conditions.

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Fast Foodies: Toddlers Routinely Reach for French Fries

Sep 29, 2017 07:18PM

The journal Pediatrics reports that children under the age of 2 are more likely to eat French fries than healthy vegetables on any given day and many eat no veggies at all.

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Tonsillectomies Help Only Temporarily: Benefits Do Not Last

Aug 31, 2017 12:14PM

Children have fewer school absences and infections in the first year after a tonsillectomy, but the benefits ebb over time, reports a Vanderbilt University Medical Center study of 10,000 children.

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Experiential Ed: Gestalt-Based Curricula Emerging

Aug 31, 2017 12:14PM

Schools in Finland and New Orleans are pioneering new ways to involve students in a more collaborative education model.

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Nature's Classroom: Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child

Aug 31, 2017 12:14PM ● By Meredith Montgomery

Kids in immersive nature schools learn firsthand about the world from the parks and forests they play in, rain or shine.

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Fresh Looks at Autism: Focusing on a Child’s Optimal Potential

Jul 31, 2017 12:11PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Parents today increasingly focus on the unique brilliance of their autistic children and build support networks that help them develop life skills.

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Colicky Babies Respond to Acupuncture: Solution to Help Reduce Crying

Jun 30, 2017 11:23AM

Swedish babies given acupuncture twice a week cried markedly less after only two weeks of treatment.

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Fun Ways to Get Outside This Summer: Be a Kid Again With Your Own Family

Jun 30, 2017 11:23AM ● By Sandra Murphy

From hiking to zip lines to camping, there are many enjoyable ways to explore nature all around our country, making the most of activities that appeal to all ages.

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