Parents' Corner

Start the Day Off Right With These 3 Morning Stretches for Kids

Posted by Dave Smith on Wed, Feb 21, 2024 @ 08:00 AM

Stretching comes with many benefits. It’s an easy way for kids to improve their flexibility, support better posture, and feel more relaxed. Fitting a stretch routine into your child’s morning can help them wake up, keep a positive mindset for the day, and ultimately sleep better at night. 

Not sure where to start? Check out these three ideas for morning stretches for kids.

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Topics: Activities for Children, Family Time, Health Tips, Parenting Tips

How To Decrease The Risk of Spreading Germs For Preschoolers

Posted by David Smith on Wed, Oct 19, 2022 @ 09:00 AM

Decreasing the risk of spreading germs for preschoolers is easier said than done.

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Topics: Learning, Preschool, Health Tips

How to Stay Healthy This Winter

Posted by David Smith on Wed, Feb 17, 2021 @ 06:45 PM

Keeping your family healthy during the winter can seem like a challenge, but this winter especially. So, how can everyone in your household stay healthy in the midst of flu season and a pandemic? Let’s take a look.

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Topics: Health Tips

Vitamins and Kids: What to Know

Posted by Dave Smith on Wed, Sep 20, 2017 @ 08:00 AM

If your preschooler is a picky eater, first know you’re not alone. Children of this age often are selective about what they eat, so having a child who only wants to eat mac-and-cheese and applesauce is not unusual. Next, consider these tips for expanding your child’s food preferences, along with information about whether vitamin supplements can fill nutritional gaps. Here’s what to know about vitamins and kids.

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Topics: Child Nutrition, Health Tips

How to Raise a Fit Preschooler

Posted by David Smith on Wed, Apr 20, 2016 @ 08:00 AM

If your preschooler has so much energy that he or she sometimes seems to bounce off the walls, know that it isn’t unusual. But if you have a calmer, quieter preschooler—or one who loves to watch television, play video games and the like—you may wonder how much physical activity is necessary to be healthy and fit. Good question! According to KidsHealth, it’s recommended that each day, a preschooler gets:

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Topics: Activities for Children, Health Tips

More about Keeping Your Child Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

Posted by David Smith on Wed, Jan 20, 2016 @ 08:00 AM

Cold and flu viruses strike more often during the winter. In fact, “flu” is the shortened version of the virus name, influenza—and the word “influenza” probably came from the Italian “influenza di freddo,” which translates into “influence of the cold.”

As The New York Times points out, the flu virus is more stable and stays in the air longer when the air is cold and dry. The low humidity of winter weather actually allows the flu virus to float, making it easier to spread.  And, recently, a study by a Yale professor revealed that the rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of the common cold, can reproduce more readily in colder temperatures.

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Topics: Health Tips

Good Hygiene Habits for Preschoolers

Posted by David Smith on Wed, Sep 23, 2015 @ 08:00 AM

As young children grow, they spend more and more time in group situations – and, while there are plenty of benefits to this growing socialization, your child will be exposed to increasing numbers of germs, especially during the cold and flu season. So, before your child heads off to preschool, make sure that he or she is hygiene savvy. You obviously don’t have to wait until he or she is that age to work on these skills, but reinforcement is recommended before preschool starts.

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Topics: Preschool, Health Tips

How to Teach Children Good Hand Washing Hygiene in Flu Season

Posted by David Smith on Wed, Dec 03, 2014 @ 09:00 AM

Kids get into many different situations whether at school, home, or participating in programs. With this in mind, it's important they understand the importance of keeping their hands clean.

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Topics: Child Behavior, Health Tips

Should My Children Under 10 Get a Flu Shot?

Posted by David Smith on Tue, Dec 02, 2014 @ 09:45 AM

There are three types of viruses that cause influenza, the A and B types cause the yearly outbreaks that we are accustomed to hearing about via the news; there is also a type C virus is that is responsible for mild illnesses.

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Topics: Child Behavior, Health Tips

In a Rush? Your Child Will Love Breakfast for Dinner

Posted by David Smith on Mon, Nov 17, 2014 @ 09:00 AM

When you’ve had a long day, still have evening carpools to drive and the kids start whining that they’re “starving” the minute you walk in the door, taking even 30 minutes to fix dinner can be too long. Tired parents and whining kids are a recipe for dinnertime disaster. Turn the family mood around by serving breakfast for dinner and watch your kids smile!

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Topics: Child Nutrition, Health Tips

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