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Jul 29, 2016 10:50AM ● By April Thompson
Creativity can be not only nurtured, but taught. When children engage in imaginary play and exploration, they build thinking skills, patience and resiliency.
Jun 30, 2016 10:57AM ● By Jen Haugen
Cooking is a skill passed along from mother to child, which is why it’s important to spend time in the kitchen teaching our children how to measure, pour and stir.
Jun 30, 2016 10:13AM
In a recent study, at least 25 percent of children between 8 and 17 taking such ADHD meds as Ritalin and Focalin were found to have osteopenia, early bone loss.
May 31, 2016 10:09AM ● By Armin Brott
When a dad is highly involved, the kids turn out to be smarter, more motivated and successful plus less likely to get into trouble.
Apr 29, 2016 11:02AM ● By Linda Sechrist
Booming numbers of both seniors and youngsters offer new opportunities for the two generations to learn from each other.
Apr 29, 2016 10:02AM
Women given magnesium sulfate during childbirth suffered only half the number of fevers compared to a control group and their newborns had fewer complications.
Mar 31, 2016 10:28AM ● By Randy Kambic
As the planet warms up, teens and young adults are markedly more concerned about the environment and are educating themselves as they take action.
Feb 29, 2016 03:54PM ● By Stephanie Dodd
Up to 70 percent of American children have problems sleeping at night, but some simple steps help them get more shut-eye.
Jan 29, 2016 10:43AM ● By Julianne Hale
Children's developing bodies and minds respond to yoga on a deep level, both on and off the mat. Here is how kids can get started practicing yoga to reap the many health benefits.
Jan 29, 2016 10:07AM
Babies up to toddler age had 46 percent fewer strep infections when their mothers regularly chewed xylitol gum.
Toddlers that were joked around with and played “pretend” activities developed better interpersonal skills later in life.
Dec 29, 2015 04:23PM
Creators of the popular kids’ puppet show are consulting with autism groups in creating a new autistic kid-character named Julia.
