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Last Updated: 08/28/2023 03:15PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Signs Your Child is Feeling Stressed this Back-to-School Season

08/28/2023 ● By Nick Norman

As summer comes to an end for many kids heading back to school, it’s normal for stressors to sink in as students navigate a new grade, changing friend circles, or perhaps a new school altogether

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The Emotional Highs and Lows of a Toddler

08/01/2023 ● By Parenting Now!

One-year olds are filled with big emotions: joy, love, and excitement—but also fear, anger, and frustration.

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The Ten Commandments of Back to School

08/01/2023 ● By Sandy Kauten

How to Build Rapport with Your Child’s New TeacherWant to get off on the right foot with your child’s new teacher this fall? Want to have smooth sailing in the transition from summer to fall?

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Give the Kids a 1970’s Summer

07/05/2023 ● By Sarah Lyons

As the whirlwind of the last few weeks of school fly by, I find myself ready for the long, unscheduled days of summer.

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The Magic of Classical Music

05/02/2023 ● By Michelle Ferguson

Classical music has long been known for its ability to improve cognitive functioning, making it an ideal genre for children to explore. Research has shown that exposing children to classical music can have a positive impact on brain development, mental health and lead to lower levels of anxiety and depression.

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6 Ways to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with Kids

03/03/2023 ● By Sarah Lyons

Celebrate the day by feasting on all things green. For breakfast, try some green eggs and ham while reading the Dr. Seuss book to your kids or dye your pancakes green just for fun.

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Gift Your Child with a Green Start

03/03/2023 ● By Beth Stein

New parents and friends of people with little ones read on! Spring is the perfect time to gift the children in your life with a green start.

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Family Health Q & A with Dr. Kimberly Ruscher

02/02/2023 ● By Kimberly Ruscher, MD

PeaceHealth offers a growing range of specialty medical services just for kids.

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Make Memories with Family Traditions

12/02/2022 ● By Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Family traditions, no matter which holidays you celebrate, will yield the benefits of quality time.

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Fill Your Child’s CUP With Special Time

11/02/2022 ● By Amanda Bedortha

The benefits of “filling your cup” can also be extended to your child. For children, CUP means: Child chooses activity. Undivided attention. Predictable. You can fill your child’s cup with quality time spent together every day.

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Keeping Kids Active in Cold Weather Months

11/02/2022 ● By Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Daily exercise is essential for kids and their families, no matter the season. Regular exercise helps to boost the immune system, maintain strong muscles and bones.

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Halloween Safety Tips for Families

10/24/2022 ● By Sandy Kauten

You may be trick or treating with the family this year or attending gatherings with close friends and family members. If your plan is to go to a costume party with your kids, keep in mind that the roads are a dangerous place to be on Halloween night

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