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Children on Fourth of July or Memorial Day

Children on Fourth of July or Memorial Day

How to Give Your Kids a Safe and Healthy July 4 Celebration

Summer holidays are fun, but the risk of injuries rises on these days. Here are tips for giving your kids a safe, healthy July 4.

Father’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make for Their Dads

Portrait of latin father looking happy while his two little boys embracing their dad, giving him handmade postcard, greeting with Father's day, spending time together at home. Fatherhood, children

Portrait of latin father looking happy while his two little boys embracing their dad, giving him handmade postcard, greeting with Father's day, spending time together at home. Fatherhood, children

Father’s Day is fast approaching. Here are some creative gifts kids can make for their dads.

A Grandmother works with her daughter and grandchild to cut and prepare some fruit and vegetables

A Grandmother works with her daughter and grandchild to cut and prepare some fruit and vegetables

How to Get Your Kids Excited About Produce

Getting your kids excited about produce has a lot to do with how parents approach it, and how you add in the fun. 

Tips and Tricks to Get the Most Out of Your Produce
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Asian man unpacking groceries at kitchen island

Asian man unpacking groceries at kitchen island

There are many benefits to eating local, in-season produce. Topping the list are the healthy, economical and ecological advantages.

Family On Cycle Ride In Countryside Smiling At Camera

Family On Cycle Ride In Countryside Smiling At Camera

5 Ways to Get Healthy with Your Family

Getting in shape and eating right doesn’t have to be a solo effort. Here are some fun ways to get healthy with your family right alongside you. 

Plan a Healthy ‘Yes Day’ With Your Kids

Family with two young children smeared with chocolate taking a photo

Family with two young children smeared with chocolate taking a photo

There are plenty of ways to take the carefree “Yes Day” concept into summer for a healthy way to connect with your kids. Here are some suggestions.

a 2 year old toddler gardening with watering can

a 2 year old toddler gardening with watering can

How to Teach Kids Easy Container Gardening in 4 Steps

Teaching kids container gardening can help them create a great relationship with fresh foods and healthy eating.

Differences in Chronic Asthma and Exercise-Induced Asthma in Children

Woman African American doctor general practitioner helping child to put nebulizer inhaler face mask. Asthma treatment for children.

Woman African American doctor general practitioner helping child to put nebulizer inhaler face mask. Asthma treatment for children.

Does your child suffer from chronic asthma or exercise-induced asthma? Find out how you can help manage their symptoms.

Teen son talking to his dad

Teen son talking to his dad

Modeling Healthy Stress Responses to Your Children

If you routinely feel stressed out, the way you react and respond to stressors can either help or hurt the way your children process their own emotions.

Tips for Discussing Mental Health with Children and Teens

Son talking to his mom

Son talking to his mom

While starting a conversation about mental health with children and teens might seem daunting, it doesn’t have to be.