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6 Common Habits of Children and How to Curb Them
By Jeff Hayward Children

6 Common Habits of Children and How to Curb Them

 Adults can have bad habits that can impact their health, like drinking and smoking, but kids can also have bad habits. Although they probably aren’t considered detrimental to health, these habits can be concerning as a parent. Oftentimes kids will latch on to a particular habit as a source of comfort, and they don’t really […]

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Video: Children Embrace the Golden Age of Recess for Heart Health
By ActiveBeat Author Children

Video: Children Embrace the Golden Age of Recess for Heart Health

February is Heart Month. No, not Valentine’s Day (although that’s a thing too), but a month dedicated to cardiovascular health for individuals of all ages. Yup, that means kids too. And the American Heart Association (AMA) aims to teach kids the importance of staying active and eating healthy so they can lead stronger, healthier lives. Part of […]

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Signs of Stress in Children and Tips to Reduce It
Medically Reviewed by Greg Dorter, RP Children

Signs of Stress in Children and Tips to Reduce It

When we think of stress, we often think about it from an adult perspective that includes work pressures and finances. However, children are very susceptible to stress as well, although they may not communicate it to you as clearly. We look into the common signs of stress in children and tips on how to reduce it.

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6 Tips for Transitioning Toddlers from Cribs to Beds
By Jeff Hayward Children

6 Tips for Transitioning Toddlers from Cribs to Beds

When your toddler is sleeping soundly in a crib, you don’t have to worry a lot about them wandering off at night. However, when it’s time for time to have their own bed, it changes the entire game and introduces a whole new set of rules. BabyCenter.com notes there’s no “set time” that you should […]

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