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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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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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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Remember those candy bracelet and necklaces from the 90s? I sure do. They were in every party favor bag of my childhood and I’d beg for one whenever I’d visit my local bulk store with my grandma even though in retrospect, they tasted pretty gross. There’s just something inherently fun about eating food off your wrist. As […]
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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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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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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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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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