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Learning that Transforms Hearts and Minds: Rethinking How We See Our World Changes Everything

Jul 31, 2014 11:35AM ● By Linda Sechrist

A pioneering approach to learning and problem-solving known as Transformative Education is having profound impacts in communities worldwide.

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Parents’ Smoking Linked to Artery Damage in Children: Leads to Dangerous Effects Later in Life

Jul 31, 2014 11:35AM

Even 25 years later, children of two smoking parents have thickened carotid arteries as a result.

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Super-Immunity for Kids: Simple Ways to Boost a Child’s Long-Term Health

Jul 31, 2014 11:35AM ● By Lisa Turner

We all know that kids need fruit and veggies but there’s much more to building strong bodies, including probiotics, daily sun and laughing a lot.

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Fruits and Veggies Boost Kids’ Learning and Social Skills: Healthy Nutrition Leads to Stronger Abilities

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

A new study reports that school children fed more produce have better learning skills and are better able to handle difficult situations.

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Preterm Babies Grow Better with Supplements: Vitamins and Minerals Help Premature Infants

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM

When preterm infants were intravenously fed multivitamin and mineral supplements for 28 days after birth, they enjoyed greater weight and bigger head circumferences than the control group.

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Camping Turns Kids into Nature Lovers: Forsaking ‘Angry Birds’ for Bird Songs

Jun 30, 2014 11:41AM ● By Avery Mack

To unplug kids from a screen, entice them with successful strategies like fun campouts, zoo overnights and nature scavenger hunts.

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Father Factor: Involved Dads Make for Smarter, Happier Kids

May 30, 2014 10:55AM

A caring father helps kids acquire better spatial intelligence and lowers their shyness and sadness.

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Paddle-Happy: Stand Up Paddleboards Spell Family Fun

May 30, 2014 10:55AM ● By Lauressa Nelson

Learning to paddle a board while standing up builds skills and thrills for children from preschoolers on up.

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Whoa! to Limitations: Therapeutic Horseback Riding Strengthens Kids

Apr 30, 2014 12:45PM ● By Cyndee Woolley

At riding centers nationwide, physically challenged children seated on the backs of horses build muscle tone and life changing self-esteem.

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Healthy Homemade Infant Food Reduces Kids’ Allergies: Start Children on a Diet Rich in Fruits and Veggies Early On

Apr 30, 2014 12:10PM

Hand-making food with fruits and veggies for infants makes them far less allergy-prone as toddlers.

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