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Bully Blues Busters: Positive Ways to Promote Kindness

Jan 31, 2013 12:03PM ● By Meredith Montgomery

Bullying behavior among school-age children may have shifted from hitting, punching and pushing to hurtful words, glares, whispers and exclusion—but it’s still just as damaging. New strategies and initiatives help promote kind behavior, instead.

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Reading Helps Teens Beat the Blues: The Power of a Good Book

Jan 31, 2013 12:03PM

According to a new study, reading may help reduce the risk of depression in teens.

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Addressing Autism: Families Have Reasons for Hope

Dec 27, 2012 01:47PM ● By Brita Belli

According to a new parental study, for some kids on the autism spectrum, the gluten- and casein-free (GFCF) diet appears to be connected with remarkable, positive changes.

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Giving Begets Happiness at Every Age: Being Generous Makes Everyone Feel Good

Nov 30, 2012 12:43PM

A new study found that even toddlers younger than 2 were happier when giving treats to others than when receiving them.

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Mindful Holiday Traditions: Simple Ways to Add Meaning and Family-Centered Fun

Nov 30, 2012 12:42PM ● By Barbara Amrhein

By slowing down and refocusing on what makes this time of year so special, we can help our children—and ourselves—create fresh, meaningful traditions and experience genuine joy.

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Staying Healthy Naturally: Top Cold and Flu Fighters for Children

Oct 31, 2012 12:13PM ● By Dr. Lauri Grossman

Keeping kids well during the winter can be a challenge, so Natural Awakenings has compiled several leading health experts’ best tips and at-home remedies.

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Children Follow Adult Examples: Enabling “We” Instead of “Me”

Sep 28, 2012 12:35PM ● By Michael Ungar

Children follow adult examples, and experience shows we can help guide our children by showing the compassion that nurtures kids’ own caring instincts.

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Caffeine a No-No for Babies: Attention Breastfeeding Moms

Sep 28, 2012 12:35PM

New moms that are breastfeeding need to abstain, otherwise infants can become overly wakeful and irritable.

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Making Allowances: Learning to Manage Money at a Young Age

Aug 30, 2012 03:45PM ● By Sharon Lechter

Should kids have allowances? Experts say yes—instituting a plan that works best for each child is a sound way to start teaching the value of money, budgeting and saving.

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Cool Schools: Spotlight on Sustainable Colleges

Aug 30, 2012 03:02PM

College-bound students appear to be thinking green. Environmental credentials, in addition to academic excellence and affordable tuition, are gaining traction in their selection process.

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