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Keep Decay Away: Kids Do Best with Holistic Dentistry

Jan 31, 2017 09:45AM ● By Linda Sechrist

Simple preventive measures such as xylitol lollipops, teething rings, and not licking a spoon before offering little ones food can prevent painful dental surgery for children.

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Kids “Fresh Start” Sequence

Jan 03, 2017 07:35PM ● By Kim DeMoss

Utilize his easy but effective routine with your child to assist them with restarting both their mind and body for a fresh new day.

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Young Yogis: The Benefits of Children’s Yoga

Jan 03, 2017 07:27PM ● By Diana Pereira

Studies show that kids aged 6 to 12 reap tremendous physical and cognitive benefits from regular yoga practice, from improved academic performance to better classroom behavior. Based on that evidence, schools across the country are incorporating yoga into their curricula, and yoga studios are adding classes specifically geared to school-age children.

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Parents Use Complementary Health Care for Kids: Children Taking Part in Alternative Medicine or Practices

Dec 28, 2016 10:43AM

The latest American survey on the subject found that almost one in nine children used complementary medicine or practices, such as fish oil, probiotics, chiropractic care and yoga, in the previous year.

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Early-to-Bed Kids at Less Risk of Obesity: Keeping a Healthy Bedtime Schedule

Dec 28, 2016 10:43AM

Young children that were tucked into bed before 8 p.m., when examined 10 years later, had less than half the obesity rate of those that had gone to bed after 9 p.m.

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The Wild and Wooly Teen Brain: What Kids Need from Us to Grow Wise

Dec 28, 2016 10:43AM ● By April Thompson

Adolescent brains are wired for high emotions and thrill-seeking, which is why teens need honesty, trust and calm understanding from the adults in their lives.

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Autism Risk Linked to Banned Chemicals: Prenatal Exposure Increases Odds

Dec 28, 2016 10:43AM

Children born to mothers with high exposures to PCBs, DDT and other banned-but-still-present chemicals had a 50 to 82 percent greater chance of being born with autism.

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Teens Hooked on Ear Buds Prone to Tinnitus: Ringing in Ears Linked to Headphones

Nov 30, 2016 09:34AM

Half of a group of 170 teenagers that used ear buds reported bouts of ringing or buzzing in their ears.

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Why Some Kids Grow Up with Fewer Allergies: Connection to Thumb Sucking

Nov 30, 2016 09:33AM

Children that sucked their thumb or bit their nails had fewer allergies as adults, reports a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Merry Munching: Sugar-Free Treats Kids Love

Nov 30, 2016 09:33AM ● By Judith Fertig

Holidays bring out the sweet tooth in us all and clever options make sure that kids and adults don’t go into sugar overload.

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