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Easy 3-Ingredient Spooky Pretzel Spiderwebs
By Rhiannon Ball Parenting

Easy 3-Ingredient Spooky Pretzel Spiderwebs

Not everyone can be a Pinterest-level parent when it comes to celebrations and holidays. But we can try! Or we can accept fate and choose a recipe that is easy and no-fail. If that’s the type of homemade treat you’re looking for this Halloween, then look no further. With just three ingredients, you can whip up these […]

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Easy, Fun & Unique Remembering Rocks Craft For Kids
By Rhiannon Ball Parenting

Easy, Fun & Unique Remembering Rocks Craft For Kids

And just like that summer is over and back to school time is upon us! In this season, your child may experience some worry or anxiety with all the change – especially if you’ve moved over the summer or they’re starting at a new school. Remembering Rocks are a physical reminder to count (or remember) […]

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Eat Your Veggies! Kid-Approved Recipes You Can Hide Fruits and Veggies In
By Rhiannon Ball Parenting

Eat Your Veggies! Kid-Approved Recipes You Can Hide Fruits and Veggies In

Kids are notoriously picky eaters. And even if yours isn’t overly picky, their tastes seem to change day-by-day … even hour-by-hour! So getting kids to eat their fruits and vegetables can be difficult, to say the least. But since eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is an important part of a child’s growth and […]

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DIY: Easy Surprise Muffin Tin Bath Bombs
By Rhiannon Ball Parenting

DIY: Easy Surprise Muffin Tin Bath Bombs

It doesn’t matter how young or old you are – everybody loves bath bombs! Whether it’s an invigorating splash or calming soak in the cards for your child, they’re the perfect way to make bath time more fun. Stores like LUSH sell beautiful bathtime accessories, but there’s a hefty price tag attached to them that makes them […]

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Why Are Bullies So Mean? A Youth Psychology Expert Explains What’s Behind Their Harmful Behavior
By Sara Goldstein Parenting

Why Are Bullies So Mean? A Youth Psychology Expert Explains What’s Behind Their Harmful Behavior

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why are bullies so mean? – Daisy, age 9, Lake Oswego, Oregon Being bullied can make your life miserable, and decades of research prove it: Bullied children and teens are […]

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Is Sleeping With Your Baby a Good Idea? Here’s What the Science Says
By Gabrielle Fréchette-Boilard and Evelyne Touchette Parenting

Is Sleeping With Your Baby a Good Idea? Here’s What the Science Says

Sleeping with your baby is not life-threatening, but it’s not essential either. Rather, it’s a family choice that you should make with your partner. However, in order to make the right decision you need to have access to reliable information. The choice of sleeping arrangements at the beginning of your child’s life depends on a […]

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Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Dementia Risk by Maintaining Brain Plasticity — But the Time To Act Is Now
By Saskia Sivananthan and Laura Middleton Your Health

Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Dementia Risk by Maintaining Brain Plasticity — But the Time To Act Is Now

Walk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active — we’re told that changes like these can prevent up to 40 per cent of dementia cases worldwide. Given that dementia is still one of the most feared diseases, why aren’t we pushing our doctors and governments to support […]

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