All Entries For children
How to Keep Up with the Kiddos--and Burn Off All That Energy
When young kids are bouncing off the walls with energy, how do you burn it off? And, how do you find the energy to keep up?
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Raising Strong Daughters
I'm very sensitive to how I'm raising my daughters. I want them to be strong young women who don't let the opinions of others determine their self-worth.
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Is This School Lunch Revolution in Action?
Learn about a new quick service option that meets the newly revised USDA guidelines and is collaborating with many reputable organizations to revolutionize school lunches.
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Kid-Friendly Car Snacks
Driving 1,000 miles with two kids is tough enough, but while trying to stick to healthy habits? Even harder, but not impossible. Learn how one mom does it.
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Are You Always Trying to do Everything for Everyone?
I’ve always felt like I’m the crazy mom who can’t seem to find balance, while everyone else has it all figured out. That is, until I read the results of a recent survey.
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Babies Are Smart From the Very Beginning
Babies are like sponges, soaking in everything around them. A new study that says babies might comprehend words and their meaning sooner than expected.
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How I Plan to Spread the Spark
Jerome shares his passion for healthy living in hopes of spurring a new generation to do the same.
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How the (Girl Scout) Cookies Crumble
The Girl Scout Cookies have arrived! Do you know the correct serving size for your favorites?
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Study: Teens Don't Care about Sun's Effects
With all of the talk about skin cancer, you’d think young people would be diligent about using sunscreen. A new study says the majority are not.
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Early Snacking Helps Avoid Later Weight Issues
We are big snackers in my house, so I was happy to see results of a new study regarding snacking and weight gain in young girls.
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Cool Infographic: How Kids Consume Food Marketing
To help support the new nutritional standards, Teach.com has created an infographic with statistics that share lifestyle, consumption, and media activity relating to children.
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Meet a Man Who's Inspiring Thousands of Kids to Embrace Healthy Living
The power of one decision, one goal, one belief that the hard work is worth it. Read an inspiring story about Coach Sam, my Dad.
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Physical Activity Boosts Kid’s Brain Power
These days, kids feel more pressure than ever to maintain a high G.P.A., and new research shows that exercise might help. Can physical activity really boost brain power?
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Let’s Move! and Physical Activity: Nominate a Champion of Change
Are you or someone you know promoting a healthy lifestyle in your community? Tell us more!
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An Easy Way to Decrease Teen Soda Consumption
Researchers have found an interesting way to discourage teenage soda consumption- and it’s not by telling teens how many calories are in a serving.
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