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The Well-Adjusted Teenager: Tips To Relieve Stress and Support Resilience

Feb 28, 2025 08:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Mindfulness, healthy habits and reduced screen time may help teens manage stress and build resilience.

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Trends in Child Dentistry: Tech Advances Improve Treatment Outcomes

Jan 31, 2025 08:23AM ● By Claire Stagg, DDS, MS, FAACP

Innovative technologies like lasers and aligners are transforming children’s dental care with safer, more effective solutions.

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Secrets to a Joyful Childhood: Building a Family That Laughs and Loves Together

Dec 31, 2024 08:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Cultivate joy at home with gratitude jars, family dance parties, outdoor fun, and mindful togetherness. Strengthen bonds and boost resilience through shared, meaningful activities.

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Practicing Sensory Skills at Home: How To Teach Kids the Senses

Nov 29, 2024 08:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Boost your child's sensory skills with fun games and activities. From "Eye Spy" to sensory bins and interoception exercises, discover ways to nurture confidence and curiosity.

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The Filtered Reality: How Social Media is Shaping Kids and Teens’ Self-Image

Nov 01, 2024 09:31AM ● By Shae Marcus

For many teens, the lines between reality and digitally altered images on social media have become blurred, leading to a distorted sense of self and body image.

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Raising Children To Be Thankful: Benefits of Feeling and Expressing Appreciation

Oct 31, 2024 08:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Anxiety is on the rise among American adults, and it’s affecting children too. Teaching and modeling gratitude can help reduce anxiety and promote emotional well-being, fostering a positive family environment.

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The Case for Cloth Diapers: Saving Money and the Environment

Sep 30, 2024 08:23AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Cloth diapers avoid harmful chemicals found in disposables, reduce landfill waste, and may ease potty training.

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Emotional Healing as a Family: How Parents Can Model Mental Health Skills

Aug 30, 2024 08:23AM ● By Christina Connors

Kids need emotional regulation skills, including the ability to identify emotions, self-soothe, obtain perspective, walk in another’s shoes, think flexibly and solve problems

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Overcoming Generation Z Loneliness: Prioritizing Human Interactions Over Screen Time

Jul 31, 2024 08:23AM ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

Generation Z faces loneliness due to digital connectivity and societal pressures. Combat this by engaging in community, sharing hobbies, talking to strangers, and being authentic.

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Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Teaching Kids About the Origin of Foods

Jun 28, 2024 08:23AM ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

Teaching kids about where food comes from fosters healthier eating habits and deepens their connection to food, culture, and sustainability.

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