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The Benefits of Being Outdoors - June 2021
How does outdoor play help physical development? When compared with their peers, kids who spend more time outdoors typically improve their motor skills, body mass index, overall health and muscle strength. Read the article for more information!
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Growing Up Digital - May 2021
As technology becomes more and more a part of everyday life, it is important to help teach kids how to be responsible digital citizens. Read this month's article for some ideas!
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Yelling and Listening...Strategies to Reduce One and Increase the Other - April 2021
No one likes to be yelled at, and no one likes to feel ignored... so what do we do when our children aren't listening and we find ourselves raising our voices to be heard? Read the article for ideas.
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Movement and Exercise Help Kids Learn - March 2021
When children run around, their brains are getting a bubble bath of good neurochemicals, neurotransmitters and endorphins. These help memory and mood. Read more about movement and exercise in this month's article.
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Friendships - February 2021
During the preschool and early elementary years children may gravitate towards certain friends but they also are usually able to play with whoever is in front of them at the moment. As children grow friendships can become a bit more complicated. Read on for great information on friendships!
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The Importance of Sleep - January 2021
We know intuitively that a good night's rest can make a better day ahead, but you might be surprised that craving carbs and indecision could be related to sleep deprivation. Let’s look at what else sleep affects.
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Routines and Schedules - December 2020
Our health and well-being are significantly affected by constantly adding, eliminating or re-defining our roles, habits and routines. This holds true for both adults and children. Therefore, routines are more important than ever right now.
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Handling Disappointment - November 2020
Life is full of disappointments, but maybe now more than ever. This season of Covid-19 has brought with it many life changes and challenges that have been disappointing to both kids and adults.
