Can Active Video Games and ‘Exergames’ Replace Exercise?
Can Active Video Games and ‘Exergames’ Replace Exercise?

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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
Bonding With a Newborn Baby

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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
A Guide to Parent School Involvement

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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
6 Common Newborn Rashes

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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.

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