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Jul 31, 2019 08:34PM ● By Shannon Marzella
It’s no secret that today’s children and teenagers are stressed out, overwhelmed and in need of some relief. This is the first generation to...
Jul 31, 2019 07:26PM ● By Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Linda ’s intention was to run in and out of the mall to grab a pair of khakis for her oldest child’s choir concert, but her youngest, Alex, ...
Jul 31, 2019 07:24PM ● By Berta Prevosti
Understanding the commonly misunderstood condition of autism—and finding answers to the unanswerable—can be very difficult, especially if yo...
Jul 02, 2019 08:49PM
Terri Piazza is a native New Yorker now living in Connecticut. After years as a corporate executive, she has dedicated her time in recent ye...
Jun 28, 2019 12:37PM ● By Ronica O’Hara
Numerous studies show that giving kids open time for “free play” is so important that pediatricians are writing prescriptions for it. Here are ways to encourage more playtime in kids' lives.
Jun 06, 2019 01:22AM
Peter Pratt Nature School, an outdoor, nature-based preschool experience for children ages 3 to 5, is opening in September for the 2019-2020...
May 07, 2019 02:11AM
Two Coyotes Wilderness School’s Open House at Sticks and Stones Farm in Newtown will be held on Sunday, May 19. The event will include two s...
Apr 30, 2019 02:45PM ● By Ronica A. O’Hara
How to involve kids in growing their own garden to get them outdoors, foster an appetite for fruits and veggies, teach them planning, and develop their motor, literacy and scientific skills.
Mar 29, 2019 12:12PM ● By Ronica A. O’Hara
In a time in which digital devices often rule, kids will happily head outdoors for adventures involving gardens, bugs and birds that spark their interest and creativity.
Mar 29, 2019 11:54AM
Canadian toddlers in households that used chemical disinfectants at least once a week had disturbed gut microbes and higher body mass index scores than toddlers in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners.
Mar 04, 2019 02:42PM ● By Avery Mack
Kids are especially sensitive to the pollen, chemicals, dust mites, mold and pet dander that cause allergies, but simple strategies can keep these culprits in check.
Jan 31, 2019 01:06PM
Children and teens who spend more than seven hours a day on screens are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety or depression.
Jan 31, 2019 12:27PM ● By Marlaina Donato
Social network-stoked anxiety is rising among kids who already have enough to worry about, but their stress can be lowered with mindful approaches, nature, sleep, diet and supplements.
Jan 03, 2019 03:16PM
Holistic Moms Network is launching a new chapter for the Greater Danbury area in 2019. The meetings will be held the second week of every mo...
Dec 27, 2018 01:42PM
A Scottish program called The Daily Mile, which allowed school kids to walk or run 15 minutes a day, improved overall fitness and lowered body fat.
Dec 10, 2018 03:18AM ● By Roger Dubin
"Experiences, not possessions.” I’ve been hearing that a lot lately, and I love hearing it. This is the way I live now. I no longer have to ...
Nov 30, 2018 11:59AM
To roll out the welcome mat for girls, the Boy Scouts of America has changed its name to Scouts BSA.
Nov 30, 2018 11:59AM ● By Sandra Murphy
From do-it-yourself robots to language lessons to field trips, outside-the-box gifts for children will summon their excitement and build favorite memories.
Nov 02, 2018 02:04PM ● By Suzanne Rossini
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Tapping is a stress and trauma somatic release method that is simple to learn, child-friendly and recogniz...
Oct 31, 2018 12:04PM
Fetal exposure to air pollution can thin the outer layer of a developing child’s brain and lead to later cognitive difficulties, say Dutch researchers.
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