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Give Your Child a Lifetime of Health

Feb 27, 2023 07:35AM ● By Kristen Fischer, DDS

With an increase in the number of children experiencing health problems related to breathing and sleep issues, it begs the question, why is this happening and what can we do about it?

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Sweet Lullaby: Better Sleep for Children

Feb 27, 2023 07:30AM ● 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 07:30AM ● 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 07:30AM ● 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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Feeding the Gut: The Relationship Between 2’-FL and Bifidobacteria

Nov 30, 2022 07:35AM ● By Keri Barron

Babies are born with a very underdeveloped gut microbiome, but the human milk oligosaccharides in breast milk, including 2’-FL, help promote the development of a rich gut microbiome.

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The Best Gift of All: Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving

Nov 30, 2022 07:30AM ● By Madiha Saeed

Whether through donating material things, sharing time or freely conveying love and kindness, here are ways to teach kids the value of generosity.

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The Colors of Healing: Art Therapy for Kids

Oct 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Art therapy can help a child express what is beyond spoken language: unprocessed trauma, emotional and physical pain or the multilevel challenges of autism spectrum disorder.

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Key Nutrients in Children’s Immune Health

Sep 30, 2022 06:45AM ● By Keri Barron

Children are especially vulnerable to pathogens due to their developing immune systems. Providing additional support through vitamins, minerals, herbs and prebiotics can enhance the immune response and provide both acute and long-lasting immune support.

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Green Schoolyards: Concrete Jungles Become Natural Playgrounds

Sep 30, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Asphalt-paved schoolyards enclosed by chain-link fencing are being transformed into green play-learn spaces, designed for and by students and the community.

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Learning to Grieve: How to Help Children Navigate Through Loss

Aug 31, 2022 06:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

While there is no right way to grieve, adults can provide kids experiencing loss gentle guideposts and lessons of empathy and acceptance as they process complicated emotions.

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