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Health Benefits of Outdoor Playtime for Kids
Medically Reviewed by Patty Weasler, RN Children

Health Benefits of Outdoor Playtime for Kids

While it’s okay to have a bit of time inside playing video games, chances are your kid is not moving around much or getting the benefits that come with being outdoors. It might take some doing to convince junior to take their fun outside, but once they realize how great the outdoors are, it’ll be child’s play for them.

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Worst Food Items in Your Child’s Lunchbox
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Children

Worst Food Items in Your Child’s Lunchbox

Not only can some sugary items cause your child to “crash” part way through the school day or lose focus, they can also add empty calories with little to no nutritional benefits. Here are six items to avoid tossing into your child’s lunchbox, even if your child puts up a fuss!

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