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Healing Our Kids: Reversing a Rising Tide of Chronic Conditions

Sep 28, 2018 12:23PM ● By Ronica A. O’Hara

An estimated quarter to half of American children have a diagnosed chronic condition such as autism or allergies, but an integrative approach to healing can have profound effects.

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Music Lessons Make Kids Smarter: Improves Academic Performance

Sep 28, 2018 11:59AM

Dutch 6-year-olds that sang, listened to music and played an instrument one to two hours a week showed significantly enhanced cognitive abilities and better grades two and a half years later.

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Youths Step Up to the Global Challenge: Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

Sep 28, 2018 11:57AM ● By Linda Sechrist

Realizing that they can’t wait for adults to fix our sweeping societal and environmental problems, young people are taking meaningful action to end business as usual.

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Asthma Less Likely to Afflict Breastfed Kids: Reduces Risk of Attacks

Aug 31, 2018 01:19PM

Dutch children that had been breastfed had a 45 percent lower incidence of asthma later in childhood.

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Spanking Linked to Mental Health Problems: Impacts Children Later in Life

Aug 31, 2018 01:19PM

Adults that were spanked as children turned out to have a higher risk of depression, suicide attempts, drinking and drug use, according to University of Michigan researchers.

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Acupuncture Alleviates Autism in Children: New Study Finds Effectiveness in Alternative Treatment

Aug 31, 2018 01:19PM

When used alone or with other therapies, acupuncture lowered autism markers in Korean children.

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Build a Bento Box Lunch for Kids: Pack Five Foods for Fun, Flavor and Health

Aug 31, 2018 11:51AM ● By Judith Fertig

The newly popular five-compartment bento boxes make packing a nutritious child’s lunch easy plus allow for fun twists.

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Screentime Overdose Means Unhappy Teens: Digital Device Downers

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.

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Expecting Moms Can Protect Against Autism: Prenatal Vitamins Lower Risk

Jul 31, 2018 01:13PM

Taking folic acid or multivitamins before and during pregnancy can help to reduce the risk of having a child diagnosed with autism.

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Simplified Parenting: Why Less Means More Happiness

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.

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