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Kinesthetic Kids: New Desks Aid Learning via Movement

Aug 31, 2016 01:44PM

Students in a South Carolina school learn their spelling and math by rotating through 15 stations that combine learning exercises with play-ready basketball hoops or exercise bikes.

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Breastfed Babies Have Fewer Colds and Ear Infections: Prolonged Nursing Provides Protection

Aug 16, 2016 01:53PM

A six-year Texan study found that prolonged breastfeeding reduces both sniffles and painful earaches in newborns.

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Infant Aquatics: Babies Survive and Thrive in the Water

Aug 03, 2016 01:45AM ● By Ariana Rawls Fine

"Take control, not chances.” Infant Aquatics’ tagline has personal meaning for owner Dena Blum-Rothman, a certified Infant Aquatics Survival...

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The Creativity Key

Aug 03, 2016 01:30AM ● By Lorraine Elmo

Making the World a Better Place, One Choice at a Time

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Discover the Power of Play: Whole-Child Development Requires Less Structure

Aug 03, 2016 01:12AM ● By Sheri Hatfield

When asked if their kids play, many parents would most likely respond that they play all the time, whether it is video games, sports or an i...

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Prenatal and Perinatal Experiences Have Lifelong Impact: Epigenetics and Attachment Theories Support Rebirthing Principles

Aug 03, 2016 12:30AM ● By Eilis Philpott

Prenatal and perinatal psychology is defined as an interdisciplinary study of the foundations of health in body, mind, emotions, and in endu...

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Growing Up Empowered: Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves

Jul 29, 2016 01:30PM ● By Judith Fertig

We build confidence in our children by encouraging their unique strengths, fostering their dreams, allowing healthy risks and engaging them in community service.

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Delayed Kindergarten Reduces Attention Deficit: Reason to Push Back Starting School

Jul 29, 2016 11:50AM

Danish children that start kindergarten at age 6 instead of 5 are far less likely to be inattentive or hyperactive five years later.

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Prenatal Sun Exposure Lowers Asthma Risk: Increased Vitamin D Reduces Likelihood

Jul 29, 2016 11:50AM

Perhaps because of the natural vitamin D supplied by sunlight, researchers found that children are less likely to have asthma if their mothers lived in a sunny location during the second trimester of pregnancy.

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Young Adult Insomnia Linked to Chronic Pain: Lack of Sleep Early On Leads to Complications Later in Life

Jul 29, 2016 11:50AM

About two in five Dutch adults between the ages of 19 and 22 that reported problems sleeping had chronic pain three years later.

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LOL TTYL: Hope for a New Generation

Jul 29, 2016 11:50AM

Despite their bad press, youngsters born between 1980 and 2000 are just as ambitious and tenacious as their parents and grandparents, new data shows.

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Yay for Play: Ways to Spark a Child’s Creativity

Jul 29, 2016 11:50AM ● 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.

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July Program at Housatonic Valley Waldorf School

Jul 01, 2016 07:29PM

Parents and caregivers of young children age birth to three and a half are invited to attend weekly parent-child classes at the Housatonic V...

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Mom’s Kitchen Counter Cooking School: Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier

Jun 30, 2016 11:57AM ● 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.

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ADHD Meds Weaken Kids’ Bones: Prescription Medicine Linked to Osteopenia

Jun 30, 2016 11:13AM

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.

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Summer Art Programs in Brookfield

Jun 06, 2016 04:23PM

The Brookfield Craft Center (BCC) is offering an opportunity for 11 to 14-year olds to explore their creative energies in a summer youth pro...

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Dad Matters: How to be the Father Kids Need

May 31, 2016 11:09AM ● 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.

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Find Us Outside Introduces Nature-Based Preschool

May 02, 2016 02:28AM

FindUsOutside.Org has launched its new Forest Kinder School

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Mother Matters: Adjusting to Hormonal Shifts During Pregnancy

May 02, 2016 01:42AM ● By Risa M. Sloves

While pregnancy is a natural process, it does not mean it is an easy process for many women. There are often some unpleasant and even uncomf...

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Seniors, Teens and Tykes: Enriching Programs Unite the Generations

Apr 29, 2016 12:02PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Booming numbers of both seniors and youngsters offer new opportunities for the two generations to learn from each other.

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