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Cool Treats for Hot Days: DIY Recipes Even Kids Can Make

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

By creating homemade, hot-weather treats with our kids, we get to enjoy the delights of fresh, seasonal, healthy fruits and vegetables and inventive flavor combinations.

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How to Raise Empathetic Kids: Simple Ways Parents Can Cultivate Compassion

May 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

While we are all born with a certain amount of empathy, cultivating it is a skill that can be strengthened with practice, and it is critical that the learning process start early.

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The Blended Family: Tips for Creating a Successful Stepfamily

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Therapists and blended-family veterans offer advice for healthy relationships in stepfamilies.

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Nature Speaks: Storytelling Connects Kids to the Natural World

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Weaving storytelling into nature programs helps children understand their outdoor experiences and develop an appreciation for wilderness.

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Food as Medicine

Mar 01, 2022 08:56AM

Access powerhouse sources of nutrition like antioxidant-rich berries, premium herbal wellness teas, and vital juices and smoothies created with fresh produce and supplements. Learn how you can boost immunity and energy levels deliciously with the purveyors included in our Food as Medicine Guide.

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Beyond Picky Eating: Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders

Feb 28, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Children of any gender and age can be afflicted with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other conditions unique to younger kids, but holistic solutions can help with childhood eating disorders.

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Parents as Role Models: How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

With awareness, planning and strategic modifications, parents can use modeling to instill in their kids good habits, positive attitudes, healthy emotional intelligence and strong self-esteem.

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Building Resilience Through Self-Love

Jan 01, 2022 01:15PM ● By Heather Nygren

Brandon Farbstein’s new book, A Kid’s Book About Self-Love, encourages children to embrace what makes them unique...Now a professional speaker, Farbstein was named by Instagram as one of the 19 most influential teenagers in the world.

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Zen Zone for Kids: Create the Perfect Calm-Down Corner at Home

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Creating a calm space in the home for kids to decompress can help children become centered and manage their emotions in a healthy manner.

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The Best Books for Kids: Gift Choices that Can Open Up Worlds

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Gifting kids books is a perfect way to encourage childhood reading. Here are tips for selecting the best children's books.

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