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Get fit kids: 5 ways to get your kids to be more active

By Jessica Padykula on Apr 14, 2012

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Inevitably, spring brings with it thoughts of fitness, fresh starts, health and the looming bathing suit season. But it’s not just...
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The fall of youth sports

By Mary Fetzer on Apr 11, 2012

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About 70 percent of the 20 million kids who register each year for youth hockey, football, baseball, soccer and other competitive...
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Autism awareness: How you can Light It Up Blue

By Michele Borboa, MS on Mar 26, 2012

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Did you know that in the last two decades there has been a 600 percent increase of children diagnosed with autism? The increase is...
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Living with autism: Now what?

By Claire Gallam on Mar 23, 2012

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For one out of every 110 children, autism isn't just a word they hear on the TV or a disorder they might learn about in school, it's...
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Tabletop tantrums: Nutrition know-how for toddler moms

By Karen Hawthorne on Mar 23, 2012

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Good nutrition in early childhood affects all aspects of growth, including brain development, which in turn can impact success in...
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Heart-healthy family activities

By Linda Melone, CSCS on Feb 23, 2012

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What do going to a zoo, hiking up a mountain and going for a bike ride all have in common? They're fun, active and the entire family...
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7 Kid-friendly dental care products

By Michele Borboa, MS on Feb 14, 2012

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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and we've got a few dental products that will make your kids excited to take...
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Get healthy with Top Chef and Michelle Obama

By Jessica Padykula on Feb 9, 2012

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Cooking competitions are fun to watch -- Top Chef especially. Now in its ninth season, it's a captivating adventure in food –...
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Cystic fibrosis: America's Got Talent finalists release song to raise awareness

By Karen Hawthorne on Feb 6, 2012

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What's next for America's Got Talent finalists Ali and Christina Christensen? The sisters have released a song they wrote and...
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Teen addiction: Volunteering decreases substance abuse in teens

By Karen Hawthorne on Dec 29, 2011

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Having trouble with your rebellious teen? Get them involved in community volunteer work. A new study from the University of Missouri...
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How to keep kids off the couch during the holiday break

By Michele Borboa, MS on Dec 16, 2011
Concern for your children’s health can peak during the holiday break, when all they do is laze around worshipping the teen trinity...
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The wellness gift guide for kids

By Michele Borboa, MS on Dec 16, 2011

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Instead of getting your kids one more video game, consider the following kid-friendly gifts that will improve every facet of their...
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Disney star survives meningitis and speaks out on prevention

By Karen Hawthorne on Dec 16, 2011

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It started with a migraine, a fever and then a visit to the doctor. At age 19, Tiffany Thornton, star of Disney's So Random!...
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Strong Women Strong Girls: Mentoring program for girls

By Linda Melone, CSCS on Nov 23, 2011
Texting, playing video games (aside from Wii and other active games) and sitting in front of a computer may be fun and games, but...
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Kids with diabetes: Tips to help manage the disease

By Michele Borboa, MS on Nov 14, 2011

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Are you the parent of a child with diabetes? If so, you know how challenging – sometimes downright discouraging – it can be to help...
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Benefits of juice for kids

By Stephanie Taylor Christensen on Oct 18, 2011
Juice often gets bad press as a potential contributor to childhood obesity, but recent research tells a different tale, finding...
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How much juice should my child drink in a day

By Stephanie Taylor Christensen on Oct 18, 2011
Kids' diets can benefit from consuming 100% juice, but parents should moderate their intake to ensure an overall well-balanced diet....
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Wallie exercises: A fun kid-friendly workout

By Michele Borboa, MS on Oct 17, 2011

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Are your kids getting the daily 60 minutes or more of physical activity recommended for their health and well-being? Fitness expert...
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September asthma epidemic: Protect your kids from asthma attacks

By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 27, 2011

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For kids with asthma, the return to school in September worsens their condition. The close confines of a classroom and exposure to a...
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Kids asthma: Tips for an asthma-healthy home

By Michele Borboa, MS on Sep 24, 2011

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More than 24 million Americans suffer from asthma, and 7 million of them are our kids. With school back in session, your kids are...

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