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Music Lessons Make Kids Smarter: Improves Academic Performance

Sep 28, 2018

Dutch 6-year-olds that sang, listened to music and played an instrument one to two hours a week showed significantly enhanced cognitive abilities and better grades two and a half years later.

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Youths Step Up to the Global Challenge: Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

Sep 28, 2018 ● By Linda Sechrist

Realizing that they can’t wait for adults to fix our sweeping societal and environmental problems, young people are taking meaningful action to end business as usual.

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Asthma Less Likely to Afflict Breastfed Kids: Reduces Risk of Attacks

Aug 31, 2018

Dutch children that had been breastfed had a 45 percent lower incidence of asthma later in childhood.

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Spanking Linked to Mental Health Problems: Impacts Children Later in Life

Aug 31, 2018

Adults that were spanked as children turned out to have a higher risk of depression, suicide attempts, drinking and drug use, according to University of Michigan researchers.

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Acupuncture Alleviates Autism in Children: New Study Finds Effectiveness in Alternative Treatment

Aug 31, 2018

When used alone or with other therapies, acupuncture lowered autism markers in Korean children.

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Build a Bento Box Lunch for Kids: Pack Five Foods for Fun, Flavor and Health

Aug 31, 2018 ● By Judith Fertig

The newly popular five-compartment bento boxes make packing a nutritious child’s lunch easy plus allow for fun twists.

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Screentime Overdose Means Unhappy Teens: Digital Device Downers

Jul 31, 2018

Teens that spend the most time on digital devices tend to be unhappier, reports a San Diego State University study of a million teens.

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Expecting Moms Can Protect Against Autism: Prenatal Vitamins Lower Risk

Jul 31, 2018

Taking folic acid or multivitamins before and during pregnancy can help to reduce the risk of having a child diagnosed with autism.

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Simplified Parenting: Why Less Means More Happiness

Jul 31, 2018 ● By Deborah Shouse

By simplifying our approach to child-raising, we can garner less anxiety and stress, more casual time, deeper conversations and much more fun with our kids.

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Natural Immune Boosters for Kids: How to Power Up Their Defenses

Jul 31, 2018 ● By Marlaina Donato

As kids head into the school year, choosing the right food and encouraging them to exercise and address stress can help raise their immunity.

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Air Pollution Affects Teen Menstruation: Disrupts Regularity

Jun 29, 2018

Teenage girls in polluted areas have a slightly greater likelihood of menstrual irregularity and take longer to achieve regularity in high school and early adulthood.

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The Joy of Dirt: Gardening Connects Kids to Nature

Jun 29, 2018 ● By Barbara Pleasant

When children plant seeds, tend them and then pull vegetables out of the soil, they learn not just where food comes from, but of their place in the web of life.

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Healthy Summer Hydration: Kids Love These Homemade Drinks

May 31, 2018 ● By Judith Fertig

Kids need plenty of hydration, especially during summer heat, and they’ll happily chug tasty homemade drinks that more healthfully balance electrolytes using natural salt and fruit.

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Energy Drinks Hurt Youth Health: Causes Negative Side Effects

May 31, 2018

Over half of teenagers that have consumed energy drinks report experiencing nausea, increased heartbeat and other negative health consequences.

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Eye Contact Syncs Baby and Adult Brainwaves: Supports Early Learning and Communication Skills

Apr 30, 2018

When an adult looks into the eyes of a baby, a synchronization of brain waves occurs that supports early learning and communication skills, say Cambridge University researchers.

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Acetaminophen Linked to Delayed Language Skills: Pain Reliever Impacts Child's Development

Apr 30, 2018

Swedish moms that took acetaminophen during pregnancy gave birth to girls which 30 months later showed slower ability in acquiring language skills.

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Kid Talk: How to Communicate with a Child

Apr 30, 2018 ● By Amber Lanier Nagle

Consistency, honesty, flexibility and availability are all key in communicating deeply with our children.

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High-Fat Diet Risks Multiple Sclerosis Relapse: Increasing Veggies Cuts Risk

Mar 30, 2018

Eating a high-fat diet increases the risk of multiple sclerosis relapse in children by as much as 56 percent, while each additional cup of weekly vegetables cuts the risk by 50 percent.

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Into the Woods: Nature Helps Kids Build Skills and Character

Mar 30, 2018 ● By April Thompson

Nature immersion programs help kids to navigate through woodlands and listen to their quiet inner voice.

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Teen Marijuana Use Fosters Depression: Impact on Mental Health

Mar 01, 2018

Teens using marijuana have a higher risk of depression as young adults, and depressed young teens are more likely to be using marijuana by age 18.

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Upbeat Kids: Five Steps to Positivity

Feb 28, 2018 ● By Tamar Chansky

By using wise strategies, we can help a child move past negativity and despair into a fresh, happier point of view.

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Antidepressants in Pregnancy Linked to Autism: Slightly Higher Risk Involved

Jan 31, 2018

Children born to Swedish mothers that took antidepressants when pregnant had a slightly higher risk of autism compared to mothers with psychiatric conditions not taking the meds.

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Banishing Body-Image Blues: How Teens Can Learn to Love Their Looks

Jan 31, 2018 ● By Amber Lanier Nagle

Young women worldwide don’t feel happy with their bodies, but by monitoring their thoughts, eating well and exercising, they can face the world with confidence.

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Healthy Weight Kids: Food Choices that Prevent Obesity

Dec 29, 2017 ● By Amber Lanier Nagle

With one in six U.S. youngsters classified as obese, it’s important for parents to follow healthy eating strategies to reduce children’s odds of disease now and later.

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Awake Parenting: Raising Connected, Confident Kids

Nov 30, 2017 ● By Judith Fertig

Children are not ours to possess or own, but rather to guide into living fearlessly and authentically.

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Naps Boost Toddler Talk: Daytime Snoozes Help with Language Development

Nov 30, 2017

Toddlers under age three that took the most daytime naps developed larger vocabularies over time, British researchers found.

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Books that Kids Will Love: Advice for Parents from Award-Winners

Oct 31, 2017 ● 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 ● 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

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

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

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 ● 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 ● 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

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 ● 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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Vitamin D Helps Babies Grow Strong Bones and Muscle: Supplement for Healthy Little Ones

May 31, 2017

Canadian infants given more than 400 IUD per day of vitamin D had stronger bones and muscle and less body fat at age 3.

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Family Screen Time: How to Set Boundaries in the Digital Era

May 31, 2017 ● By Rachael Oppy

Many of today’s youngsters spend eight hours a day looking at a screen, which has serious repercussions on their well-being. Parental limits can help ensure a healthy balance of activities.

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Natural Motherhood: Creating the Best Start for New Life

Apr 28, 2017 ● By Deborah Shouse

By making wise choices starting with diet and exercise, a mom-to-be can claim the gentle, joyous birth she wants for her baby.

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Prenatal Omega-3 Reduces Kids’ Asthma Risk: Supplement for Expectant Mothers

Apr 28, 2017

Babies born to mothers given 2.4 grams of omega-3 supplements in the third trimester of pregnancy had nearly a third lower risk of experiencing asthma by age 5.

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Negative Stereotypes Sabotage Girl Soccer Players: Exposure to Discouraging Viewpoints Affects Performance

Apr 28, 2017

Teenage girls performed worst in a soccer ball-dribbling drill after reading an article about the perceived incompetence of female soccer players.

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The Joys of Grandparenting: How to Mindfully Love Little Ones

Apr 28, 2017 ● By April Thompson

We can be truly terrific grandparents when we both adore the grandkids and nurture their parents.

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Greener Diapers: Cloth Better than Disposable for People and the Planet

Apr 28, 2017

About 7.4 billion pounds of dirty plastic baby diapers pile up in landfills each year, yet cloth diapers offer clear environmental and cost advantages and even help with potty training.

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Sedentary Kids Lag in Reading Skills: Lower Scores in Less Active Boys

Mar 31, 2017

Young Finnish children that tend to be sedentary showed lower reading scores than peers that are generally physically active.

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New Wave: Kids Organize to Save Our Oceans

Mar 31, 2017 ● By April Thompson

As Earth’s oceans continue to decline with disastrous consequences, youth around the world are joining forces to fight pollution and influence policymakers.

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Kids Going Online at Bedtime Sleep Poorly: Issues with Electronic Use at Night

Feb 28, 2017

British kids between 6 and 19 that used devices within 90 minutes of falling asleep were more likely to sleep badly and be sleepy during the day, which also can lead to poor diet choices.

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Wheezing Toddlers Prone to Food Allergies: Little Ones More Susceptible to Allergy Issues

Feb 28, 2017

Singapore toddlers that experienced eczema or wheezing in their first 18 months were more likely to have a food allergy at 36 months.

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Clean Jeans: Laundry Machines Boost School Attendance

Feb 28, 2017

More than 90 percent of struggling middle-school kids attended classes more often when they were able to bring their dirty clothes to school for washing in Whirlpool-donated machines.

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Silencing Cyberbullies: How to Defuse Bad Actors

Feb 28, 2017 ● By April Thompson

A shocking 43 percent of middle-school students report being targeted by cyberbullies, but actions by students and adults can mute mean-kid attacks.

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Junior Achievement: Take the Kids to Work

Feb 28, 2017

On April 26, more than 3.5 million American workplaces will open to their doors to their employees’ children for memory-making experiences sure to last a lifetime.

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Infants Breathing Bad Air May Suffer as Teens: Study Links Air Pollutants to Lung Function

Jan 31, 2017

A Swedish study found that 15-year-olds that had been exposed as 1-year-olds to high levels of air pollutants had more difficulty getting air through their lungs.

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