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Colicky Babies Respond to Acupuncture: Solution to Help Reduce Crying

Jun 30, 2017 11:23AM

Swedish babies given acupuncture twice a week cried markedly less after only two weeks of treatment.

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Fun Ways to Get Outside This Summer: Be a Kid Again With Your Own Family

Jun 30, 2017 11:23AM ● By Sandra Murphy

From hiking to zip lines to camping, there are many enjoyable ways to explore nature all around our country, making the most of activities that appeal to all ages.

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Summer at Wooster Camp in Danbury

Jun 09, 2017 12:11PM

Now entering its 21st year, Summer at Wooster, a summer camp in Fairfield County, is designed to give kids the chance to tap into what makes...

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Vitamin D Helps Babies Grow Strong Bones and Muscle: Supplement for Healthy Little Ones

May 31, 2017 12:04PM

Canadian infants given more than 400 IUD per day of vitamin D had stronger bones and muscle and less body fat at age 3.

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Family Screen Time: How to Set Boundaries in the Digital Era

May 31, 2017 12:03PM ● By Rachael Oppy

Many of today’s youngsters spend eight hours a day looking at a screen, which has serious repercussions on their well-being. Parental limits can help ensure a healthy balance of activities.

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Hands-on Art Summer Youth Program Announced

May 02, 2017 01:41AM

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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Natural Motherhood: Creating the Best Start for New Life

Apr 28, 2017 12:20PM ● By Deborah Shouse

By making wise choices starting with diet and exercise, a mom-to-be can claim the gentle, joyous birth she wants for her baby.

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Prenatal Omega-3 Reduces Kids’ Asthma Risk: Supplement for Expectant Mothers

Apr 28, 2017 11:48AM

Babies born to mothers given 2.4 grams of omega-3 supplements in the third trimester of pregnancy had nearly a third lower risk of experiencing asthma by age 5.

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Negative Stereotypes Sabotage Girl Soccer Players: Exposure to Discouraging Viewpoints Affects Performance

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM

Teenage girls performed worst in a soccer ball-dribbling drill after reading an article about the perceived incompetence of female soccer players.

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The Joys of Grandparenting: How to Mindfully Love Little Ones

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM ● By April Thompson

We can be truly terrific grandparents when we both adore the grandkids and nurture their parents.

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Greener Diapers: Cloth Better than Disposable for People and the Planet

Apr 28, 2017 11:47AM

About 7.4 billion pounds of dirty plastic baby diapers pile up in landfills each year, yet cloth diapers offer clear environmental and cost advantages and even help with potty training.

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Sedentary Kids Lag in Reading Skills: Lower Scores in Less Active Boys

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM

Young Finnish children that tend to be sedentary showed lower reading scores than peers that are generally physically active.

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New Wave: Kids Organize to Save Our Oceans

Mar 31, 2017 10:20AM ● By April Thompson

As Earth’s oceans continue to decline with disastrous consequences, youth around the world are joining forces to fight pollution and influence policymakers.

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Special Screenings of PANDAS Documentary

Mar 02, 2017 09:06PM

The New England PANS PANDAS Association (NEPANS) would like to invite the public to attend special pre-screenings of a documentary on pediat...

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Kids Going Online at Bedtime Sleep Poorly: Issues with Electronic Use at Night

Feb 28, 2017 12:25PM

British kids between 6 and 19 that used devices within 90 minutes of falling asleep were more likely to sleep badly and be sleepy during the day, which also can lead to poor diet choices.

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Wheezing Toddlers Prone to Food Allergies: Little Ones More Susceptible to Allergy Issues

Feb 28, 2017 12:25PM

Singapore toddlers that experienced eczema or wheezing in their first 18 months were more likely to have a food allergy at 36 months.

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Clean Jeans: Laundry Machines Boost School Attendance

Feb 28, 2017 12:25PM

More than 90 percent of struggling middle-school kids attended classes more often when they were able to bring their dirty clothes to school for washing in Whirlpool-donated machines.

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Silencing Cyberbullies: How to Defuse Bad Actors

Feb 28, 2017 12:25PM ● By April Thompson

A shocking 43 percent of middle-school students report being targeted by cyberbullies, but actions by students and adults can mute mean-kid attacks.

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Junior Achievement: Take the Kids to Work

Feb 28, 2017 12:25PM

On April 26, more than 3.5 million American workplaces will open to their doors to their employees’ children for memory-making experiences sure to last a lifetime.

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Infants Breathing Bad Air May Suffer as Teens: Study Links Air Pollutants to Lung Function

Jan 31, 2017 12:46PM

A Swedish study found that 15-year-olds that had been exposed as 1-year-olds to high levels of air pollutants had more difficulty getting air through their lungs.

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