Can Active Video Games and ‘Exergames’ Replace Exercise?
February 27, 2020
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- Active video games do not boost children’s overall activity levels.
- Study follows 78 children for 12 weeks to find out if active video games increase physical activity.
- Active video games do have some advantages, but studies suggest they are not an effective way for children to get their 60 minutes of physical activity a day.
Bonding With a Newborn Baby
February 24, 2020
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- Bonding is important for your baby’s cognitive and social development.
- For some bonding is instantaneous, but for others it is a gradual experience.
- Caring for your baby, spending time together, baby wearing, kangarooing, and breastfeeding are all excellent ways to bond with your baby.
A Guide to Parent School Involvement
February 15, 2020
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- Studies show involved parents have kids that are more likely to excel in school.
- Involvement comes in many forms and opportunities are available for working parents.
- By being strategic and proactive, working parents can get involved early.
6 Common Newborn Rashes
February 10, 2020
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- Newborn rashes are common, and most don't require medical treatment.
- Rashes, like eczema, have a genetic pre-disposition and can be treated with moisturizing cream.
- Environmental factors, such as heat and allergens, can also cause newborns to develop a rash.
Temper tantrums: A parent’s survival guide
January 16, 2020
Article at a glance:
- Tantrums are a normal part of growing up as children start to assert their independence and learn how to express emotions.
- Teach your child that anger is a common feeling and how to express it constructively.
- Teach children that they can get your attention with good behavior instead of seeking negative attention.
7 Ways to Ease Cold and Flu Symptoms Without Medicine
January 13, 2020
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- Very few cold & flu medicines are suitable for young children.
- Parents always want to help but are sometimes at a loss on what to do.
- Ease their symptoms with seven simple suggestions.
Post-Holiday Healthy Snack Ideas
December 16, 2019
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- You can get back to healthy eating even if junk food has infiltrated your home over the holidays.
- Get your family back on track track with wholesome snack options that will help them recharge.
- Toss the candy and junk food and replace it with helathy and wholesome alternatives.
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Kids
December 16, 2019
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- Resolutions offer a great way to teach SMART goal setting at time when support is high.
- Learning how to set and achieve goals builds self-esteem and healthy habits.
- Goals should be simple, measurable, and something your child can control.
What’s Happening to My Tween
November 25, 2019
Article at-a-glance
- The brain and body changes we associate with the teen years are already beginning at ages 8 through twelve.
- Questions about sexuality, drugs, and body image are on your child’s mind earlier than you may expect.
- As kids develop more autonomy, we need new, less direct, strategies to communicate.
Video Games for Kid: Pros and Cons
November 21, 2019
Article at a Glance
- Video games can be used to help improve test scores, teach life and job skills, improve brain function, and encourage physical exercise.
- Most video games are addictive by design and encourage a lot of sitting.
- Because video game addiction can have a negative impact on social and physical health, parents should be aware of the symptoms.
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