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Early Puberty: The New Normal?

Sep 30, 2015 11:18AM ● By Kathleen Barnes

American girls often start physically maturing these days before age 10—a dramatic drop in the onset rate of puberty that appears linked to diet, chemicals and stress.

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U.S. Kids Not Drinking Enough Liquids: Children in America are Dehydrated

Sep 30, 2015 10:25AM

More than half of U.S. kids ages 6 to 19 are insufficiently hydrated.

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Music and Audio Books Help Kids Move Past Pain: Soothing Sounds

Sep 30, 2015 10:25AM

After major surgery, children that listened to their favorite music or an audio book felt significantly less pain.

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Whole Child Sports: Free Play Earns the Winning Score

Aug 31, 2015 12:57PM ● By Luis Fernando Llosa

Parents may believe organized sports are best for kids, but free play is actually what makes kids creative, resilient and better problem-solvers.

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Transforming Ourselves to Empower Our Children

Jul 31, 2015 05:10PM ● By Linda Sechrist

In Southwest Florida, TMC Productions, Monarch Therapy and House of Gaia offer several classes for healthy parenting.

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Think Before You Ink: How to Make Body Art Safe and Reversible

Jul 31, 2015 11:48AM ● By April Thompson

A tattoo that feels adventurous today can cut off future adventures, especially when it comes to jobs.

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Constipated Kids Helped by Tummy Massage: Brings Natural Relief for Kids

Jul 31, 2015 11:19AM

Twenty minutes a day of abdominal massage relieved chronic constipation in 87 percent of children participating in a University of Washington study.

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Enlightened Parenting: Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

Jul 31, 2015 11:18AM ● By Meredith Montgomery

Being a conscious parent means opening ourselves to a child’s true needs for both direction and autonomy.

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Produce Produces Heftier Newborns: Fruits and Veggies Linked to Healthy Birth Weights

Jul 31, 2015 11:18AM

Pregnant women that eat lots of fruits and veggies give birth to babies with higher birth weight, which is linked to better brain development throughout the infant’s life.

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Adventures in Nature: Families Create Memories at Nearby Parks

Jun 30, 2015 11:16AM ● By Harriet Shugarman

Showing off the glories of nature to our kids can be as easy as taking off to the nearest state park for a camping weekend.

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