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What Olympic athletes can teach your kids about mental health

Why bicycling might keep mental health in high gear

How aromatherapy can help kids breathe in some mental goodness

These foods can help you fight off everyday stress

Want better behaved kids? Give them more sunshine

Build an attitude of gratitude

5 ways animals can boost kindness in kids

Can bird-watching improve your child’s memory?

How to boost a kid’s brain health with 'weird' foods

Want your kids to be better foodies? Try mindful eating.

Talking to kids about vaccines

Helping kids overcome a fear of shots

The lingering effects of pandemic sleep for kids

Why kids lie—and why it's not always bad

Omicron has meant even more adjustments for kids. Here’s how parents can help.

Why brain food might start with your kid’s gut health

Helping kids stick to their New Year’s resolutions

Don’t let your stress derail your kids’ eating habits

Why stressed-out kids need mental health days as much as adults

Scary good: Why it’s OK for kids to feel frightened sometimes

Why your family’s secret language is good for kids

Why learning a new language is good for the whole family

Shh … How a little silence can go a long way for kids’ mental health

Masked-up kids may struggle to communicate. Here’s how to help.

Your kids might now be socially awkward—and they’re not alone

Yes, you can get your kids to wear masks. Here's how.

Helping kids deal with back-to-school anxiety

How extreme heat might change your kid's summers

Dude! Your kid’s slang isn’t as bad as you think.

How role-playing games can give your kid a mental health boost

Why too much stuff can make kids unhappy

Screen time is up—here's how to refocus on reading

‘Tell your story’: The power of poetry to help kids cope

Scary fun: Why kids should play in the dark

LOL: Why laughter might really be the best medicine for kids

How video games can help kids socialize

Bedtime rituals are important for children—and for parents

The latest health kick for kids: kindness

Why music might be the perfect tool to decrease kids’ pandemic stress

Your kids are already over-snacking—and now it’s Halloween

Feeling crazed? Try putting your kids in charge. (Seriously.)

Helping kids overcome their fear of sharks

Boost kids’ brainpower with nature.

Teach kids charity and thankfulness

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