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Woman meditating with her daughter

Woman meditating with her daughter

Mindfulness-Based Techniques to Calm Kids’ Anxiety

About 7% of children aged 3-17 years in the U.S. have diagnosed anxiety and rates have been steadily rising. Mindfulness-based coping techniques can help.

Fit Like Fido: 5 Healthy Habits You Can Learn From Your Dog

Friends walking dog on the beach

Friends walking dog on the beach

Believe it or not, man’s best friend can teach you a thing or two about living a healthy lifestyle.

Mom helping daughter water a plant

Mom helping daughter water a plant

Set Family Goals for 2021

Does your family set goals you can work on together? Make 2021 the year you explore more, get healthier together and have new experiences!

The Joy of an Intimate, At-Home NYE Celebration

Parents celebrating New Years Eve at home with kids, sitting by the Christmas tree, holding illuminative numbers 2021.

Parents celebrating New Years Eve at home with kids, sitting by the Christmas tree, holding illuminative numbers 2021.

This New Year’s Eve will be different, but it doesn’t have to be any less fun. Here are some ideas for couples and families.

Desired present. Amazed little afro girl opening Christmas gift near xmas tree, free space

Desired present. Amazed little afro girl opening Christmas gift near xmas tree, free space

How to Check Your Gifts for Potential Dangers to Babies or Toddlers

Sometimes, holiday presents can unintentionally lead to dangerous situations and choking hazards for very young children. Here’s how to avoid this situation.

Activities for Holiday Fun with Your Kids

Cute 5 years old girl making cookies for Christmas with her mom.

Cute 5 years old girl making cookies for Christmas with her mom.

Children make the holidays brighter. Make sure you set aside some special activities just for them. 

Cropped shot of a mother and daughter spending quality time while baking at home

Cropped shot of a mother and daughter spending quality time while baking at home

Is It Possible to Keep Holiday Traditions Alive This Year?

Big holiday gatherings are seen as high-risk in this COVID-19 era, so families are looking for new ways to keep traditions at the forefront.

Keep Kids Safe This Holiday: 6 Household Hazards to Avoid

Baby playing with gift box on the living room floor over christmas tree lights on background

Baby playing with gift box on the living room floor over christmas tree lights on background

If you’re celebrating this holiday season with babies, toddlers, or small children, you’ll want to take extra precautions to keep them safe.

Family on Christmas shopping during Covid-19 pandemic

Family on Christmas shopping during Covid-19 pandemic

How to Prepare Kids for a Different Kind of Holiday

Holidays will be different for many families this year. Helping children understand why and picking new ways to make them festive will make the difference.

Recognizing and Managing Learning Disabilities in Students

Mother and daughter working homework together

Mother and daughter working homework together

Dr. Amy McKenzie shares tips for parents on how to recognize and cope with a student's learning disability.