Get Inspired to Give Back this Holiday Season
For many, the holiday season sparks the spirit of giving – not only among family and friends but to those living in need and the organizations working to help them. If you’re committed to helping improve the lives of others in your community, it may mean thinking long-term. After the lights come down and the […]
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What to Look for in a Day Care
What to Look for in a Day Care What to Look for in a Day Care – For first-time parents or even families with multiple children, the decision to place your little bundle of joy in someone else’s care be a difficult one. However, the benefits of day care can be significant, especially for children […]
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Help Teens Manage Mental Strain
Help Teens Manage Mental Strain (Family Features) COVID-19 may have begun as a physical health crisis, but like their parents, children, teens, and college students (or young adults) are likely to experience stress and anxiety caused by disruptions to school, work, and life. In fact, a survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation found 45% […]
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Peanut-Powered Protein
Nutritious ideas for flavor-filled family meals Peanut-Powered protein great for a homemade meal may feel harder to come by these days, but recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table. From morning to night, these breakfast, dinner, side, and dessert recipes from the Georgia Peanut […]
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Improve Academic Outcomes through Access to Health Care Coverage
Improve Academic Outcomes through Access to Health Care Coverage (Family Features) With each school year, parents dust off their annual checklists that help them organize their needs as their kids head back to the classroom. This school season, make sure one priority at the top of your to-do list is ensuring your children have health […]
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Power-Packed Lunchbox Ideas
Power-Packed Lunchbox Ideas. Packing and prepping wholesome lunches doesn’t have to be a chore. You can kick health into high gear this school year with new ideas to make creative, nutrient-rich meals. Fit to satisfy various dietary restrictions, the Power Your Lunchbox program offers kid-friendly options and allergy-sensitive selections. The program, which is dedicated to […]
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Make Your Movie Night Pop
Make Your Movie Night Pop. Invite your friends and neighbors over, spread out some comfy seating, and dim the lights. Whether it’s a kids’ birthday party, an adult gathering, or nearly anything in-between, hosting a movie night in the comfort of your own home – or on a projector in the yard – can be […]
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How to Combine Learning and Fun
How to Combine Learning and Fun 5 tips to keep kids’ brains active and avoid the summer slide (Family Features) Summer break provides a chance for kids to cut loose and enjoy the freedom of a less structured schedule. However, as parents and teachers know well, months away from academic pursuits can make for a […]
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Improving Your Children’s Health
Improving Your Children’s Health. Here are 3 ways to take a proactive approach. As a sign of the times, Millennial moms continue to lean toward proactive and preventative care when it comes to the health of their babies. A survey of more than 300 moms in the United States from Evivo baby probiotics revealed more than […]
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How Children Can Receive Free or Low-Cost Preventive Care
How Children Can Receive Free or Low-Cost Preventive Care Medicaid and CHIP benefits include vaccines, regular checkups, dental visits Children are among the most vulnerable populations when it comes to measles and other highly contagious diseases. Giving babies the recommended vaccinations by age 2 is one of the best ways to protect them from 14 […]
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Study finds yoga promotes emotional health in children
Study finds yoga promotes emotional health in children Adolescence isn’t easy on anyone. The physical, psychological, social, and emotional changes are difficult for young people since many do not have the tools to deal with the whirlwind of feelings that come with growing up. That’s why parents and educators are increasingly focused on teaching emotional […]
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Raise a Healthy Eater at Every Stage of Childhood
Raise a Healthy Eater at Every Stage of Childhood Daily food choices can have a profound impact on overall health and well-being. Not only do healthy dietary patterns help maintain good health, but they also reduce the risk of chronic diseases throughout all stages of life. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines for […]
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How to Teach Children About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
How to Teach Children About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Children develop their identities right alongside their abilities to crawl, walk, talk and recognize letters. There’s also a common misconception that children are “colorblind.” (Family Features) However, studies have found children can show signs of racial bias at an early age, with psychologists from Northwestern University […]
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Building Children’s Emotional Resilience Amid Uncertainty
Building Children’s Emotional Resilience Amid Uncertainty. For parents facing uncertain school schedules, new ways of working, and concerns about the health and safety of their families, living in a pandemic is stressful enough. Add in the potential for children to feel overwhelmed or unable to cope with the unfamiliar and many families feel they are […]
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Tech Gifts Can Make Resolutions a Reality
Tech Gifts Can Make Resolutions a Reality. While many people who make New Year’s resolutions drop them within a couple of weeks or months, pulling those newly received tech device gifts out of the packaging and putting them to good use may be just the help you need to keep your resolutions on track. (Family […]
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What to Look for in an Infant Day Care
What to Look for in an Infant Day Care It can be challenging to raise a baby even in the best of times, but many parents need additional support for the education and care of their young children amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, both parents work in nearly two-thirds […]
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5 simple ways to support teachers all year long
5 simple ways to support teachers all year long A love of learning and a passion for children is what makes teachers special. As COVID-19 impacted schools across the country earlier this year, teachers proved their agility in shifting gears quickly to teach students as effectively as possible. Now schools begin the 2020-21 school year, […]
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