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Children have energy levels greater than endurance athletes, scientists find
Parents run ragged by their children may have suspected it all along. Youngsters have greater energy levels than professional endurance athletes, scientists have discovered, meaning it is virtually impossible for the average adult to keep up. Read more at telegraph.co.uk
15 Ways to Keep Your Child from Developing an Eating Disorder
In this culture, unfortunately, many of us eat diets that aren’t very healthy, and we don’t get enough exercise. That’s true for our kids, too. In fact, experts suggest that this is the first generation that’s less healthy than their
How To Raise ‘Creative, Curious, Healthier’ Kids, According To The AAP
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending that doctors write a prescription for kids that’s a bit out of the ordinary. In a new clinical report, the AAP stresses the importance of a “prescription for play.” The report, which is an update to
How movement can affect your mood
Screen Time Vs. Lean Time
Screen Time vs. Lean Time (infographic)
How to help teens get more sleep
From the time they hit puberty until the age of 22, adolescents need about 9 hours of sleep a night to function optimally—to be physically, mentally and cognitively healthy. Tell this to nine out of ten teenagers (or their parents
10 tips for living with adult ADHD (infographic)
Let the Kids Run: The Importance of Playing Outside Infographic
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