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Jul 31, 2018 01:13PM
Teens that spend the most time on digital devices tend to be unhappier, reports a San Diego State University study of a million teens.
Taking folic acid or multivitamins before and during pregnancy can help to reduce the risk of having a child diagnosed with autism.
Jul 31, 2018 12:29PM ● 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.
Jul 31, 2018 12:29PM ● 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.
Jun 29, 2018 12:40PM
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.
Jun 29, 2018 12:01PM ● 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.
Jun 27, 2018 02:23AM
Connecticut Music Therapy will host a summer session of Musical Connections, an exciting two-week summer program filled with music-centered ...
Jun 27, 2018 01:24AM ● By Cindy Wechsler
We hear more and more about the importance of our microbiota, particularly our gut flora, in relation to health. This is with good reason, a...
Jun 05, 2018 03:47AM
Come and celebrate the spring with Two Coyotes Wilderness School on June 3. Join for a fun family day of community dancing, feasting and wel...
May 31, 2018 11:42AM ● 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.
May 31, 2018 11:41AM
Over half of teenagers that have consumed energy drinks report experiencing nausea, increased heartbeat and other negative health consequences.
May 05, 2018 03:10AM
On May 12 from 10am to 4pm, New Morning Market in Woodbury will host a children’s holistic health fair featuring resources and fun activitie...
Apr 30, 2018 11:41AM
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.
Swedish moms that took acetaminophen during pregnancy gave birth to girls which 30 months later showed slower ability in acquiring language skills.
Apr 30, 2018 11:17AM ● By Amber Lanier Nagle
Consistency, honesty, flexibility and availability are all key in communicating deeply with our children.
Mar 30, 2018 12:17PM
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.
