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Zen Zone for Kids: Create the Perfect Calm-Down Corner at Home

Dec 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Creating a calm space in the home for kids to decompress can help children become centered and manage their emotions in a healthy manner.

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The Best Books for Kids: Gift Choices that Can Open Up Worlds

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Gifting kids books is a perfect way to encourage childhood reading. Here are tips for selecting the best children's books.

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Mindfulness for Stressed Teens: School Programs Teach Healthy Coping Skills

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Erin Lehn

One of the most beneficial ways to help teenagers cope with the stress of these tumultuous adolescent years is through mindfulness education, helping them become calm and centered.

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Talking to Kids About Climate Change: What They Need to Know from Those They Trust

Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Children are hearing about the effects of climate change through the media or living through them in their own neighborhoods. Here are ways to calmly talk to kids about the climate crisis.

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Creative Kids: How to Nurture Imagination

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

How parents can provide children an environment that encourages curiosity and exploration to help build the creative skills critical to personal and planetary survival.

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Pearl Project Buddy Training , Ocala

Aug 08, 2021 10:53AM ● By Sheila Mahan

Based on years of research by Dr. Karyn Purvis, Dr. David Cross and their colleagues at Texas Christian University, trust-based relational intervention (TBRI) is an evidence-based, trauma-informed intervention.

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Local Farms Feed Local Students, Alachua County, FL

Aug 08, 2021 10:51AM

Now in its fourth year, the Alachua County Farm to School program by Alachua County Public Schools now serves vegetables and fruit from local farms every day in school meals, allowing students to learn about the connection between farming, food and good health in a fun, educational and interactive environment. I

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Back-to-School Wellness: Tips to Keep Kids Healthy

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Parents can ensure children’s health and well-being as they go back to school with these tips for kid's healthy food, family communication, adequate sleep and more.

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Pet Happy: How Animals Help Kids Thrive

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

With studies showing the profound effects that pets can have on children's health, character development and well-being, here are reasons why parents should consider getting a family pet.

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Natural Mama: Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Eating organic, detoxing the house, practicing meditation or yoga and other holistic approaches for expectant mothers to follow during pregnancy for delivering a healthy baby.

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Nature to the Rescue: Kids Come Alive Outdoors

Mar 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Take the entire family exploring outdoors with these fun ideas to get children actively involved with nature in ways that open their senses while also moving their bodies.

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Getting Pregnant: Lifestyle Strategies to Boost Fertility

Feb 26, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Natural approaches such as healthier diets, supplements, detoxed living, herbs, acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tips for boosting fertility to achieve pregnancy.

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Tricks to get kids to eat more vegetables
Veggie Tricks: How to Get Kids to Eat Better

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Parenting bloggers and nutritionists share effective ways to get even the pickiest of children to eat more vegetables.

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Healing the Whole Child: Holistic Pediatricians Go Beyond Meds

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Holistic pediatricians apply evidence-informed, natural, integrative approaches to healing children, emphasizing healthy lifestyle behaviors for overall well-being.

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Meaningful holiday gift idea
Reinvent the Holidays: More Meaning, Less Stuff

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

The pandemic is shifting this year’s holidays, motivating parents to seek out affordable, meaningful, sustainable and non-material gift ideas for kids, saving money and creating memories.

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