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Acupuncture Alleviates Autism in Children: New Study Finds Effectiveness in Alternative Treatment

Aug 31, 2018 10:19AM

When used alone or with other therapies, acupuncture lowered autism markers in Korean children.

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Build a Bento Box Lunch for Kids: Pack Five Foods for Fun, Flavor and Health

Aug 31, 2018 08:51AM ● By Judith Fertig

The newly popular five-compartment bento boxes make packing a nutritious child’s lunch easy plus allow for fun twists.

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Screentime Overdose Means Unhappy Teens: Digital Device Downers

Jul 31, 2018 10:13AM

Teens that spend the most time on digital devices tend to be unhappier, reports a San Diego State University study of a million teens.

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Expecting Moms Can Protect Against Autism: Prenatal Vitamins Lower Risk

Jul 31, 2018 10:13AM

Taking folic acid or multivitamins before and during pregnancy can help to reduce the risk of having a child diagnosed with autism.

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Simplified Parenting: Why Less Means More Happiness

Jul 31, 2018 09:29AM ● By Deborah Shouse

By simplifying our approach to child-raising, we can garner less anxiety and stress, more casual time, deeper conversations and much more fun with our kids.

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Natural Immune Boosters for Kids: How to Power Up Their Defenses

Jul 31, 2018 09:29AM ● By Marlaina Donato

As kids head into the school year, choosing the right food and encouraging them to exercise and address stress can help raise their immunity.

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Air Pollution Affects Teen Menstruation: Disrupts Regularity

Jun 29, 2018 09:40AM

Teenage girls in polluted areas have a slightly greater likelihood of menstrual irregularity and take longer to achieve regularity in high school and early adulthood.

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The Joy of Dirt: Gardening Connects Kids to Nature

Jun 29, 2018 09:01AM ● By Barbara Pleasant

When children plant seeds, tend them and then pull vegetables out of the soil, they learn not just where food comes from, but of their place in the web of life.

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Healthy Summer Hydration: Kids Love These Homemade Drinks

May 31, 2018 08:42AM ● By Judith Fertig

Kids need plenty of hydration, especially during summer heat, and they’ll happily chug tasty homemade drinks that more healthfully balance electrolytes using natural salt and fruit.

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Energy Drinks Hurt Youth Health: Causes Negative Side Effects

May 31, 2018 08:41AM

Over half of teenagers that have consumed energy drinks report experiencing nausea, increased heartbeat and other negative health consequences.

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Tracking Device in the Works for Autistic Children

May 01, 2018 08:15PM

Jonathon Lindback, founder and president of Ausome Minds, is developing a GPS tracking device for children with autism.

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Minding the Minds of Our Youth

May 01, 2018 08:15PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Minding Your Mind speaker programs presented by young adults focus on firsthand stories about their struggles with mood disorders, thoughts of suicide, eating disorders, addictive behavior, self-harm and bullying and resources for help.

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Eye Contact Syncs Baby and Adult Brainwaves: Supports Early Learning and Communication Skills

Apr 30, 2018 08:41AM

When an adult looks into the eyes of a baby, a synchronization of brain waves occurs that supports early learning and communication skills, say Cambridge University researchers.

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Acetaminophen Linked to Delayed Language Skills: Pain Reliever Impacts Child's Development

Apr 30, 2018 08:41AM

Swedish moms that took acetaminophen during pregnancy gave birth to girls which 30 months later showed slower ability in acquiring language skills.

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Kid Talk: How to Communicate with a Child

Apr 30, 2018 08:17AM ● By Amber Lanier Nagle

Consistency, honesty, flexibility and availability are all key in communicating deeply with our children.

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