Loneliness is a common challenge for fathers who are primary caregivers.
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Creating Holistic Heart-Healthy Habits for Kids
In the fourth and final segment of our Heart-Healthy feature for American Heart Month, included in the digital edition of our February 2022 issue, we are looking at look at the holistic benefits of heart health. Holistic Benefits of Heart Health Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle at an early …
Read More »Creating Heart-Healthy Sleep Habits for Kids
In the third segment of our Heart-Healthy feature for American Heart Month, included in the digital edition of our February 2022 issue, we look at sleep habits kids can form to maintain good cardiovascular health. Sleep Getting good sleep is necessary for a healthy heart. “You really need a good …
Read More »Creating Heart-Healthy Exercise Habits for Kids
In the second segment of our Heart-Healthy feature for American Heart Month, included in the digital edition of our February 2022 issue, we look at exercise habits kids can form to maintain good cardiovascular health. Exercise Regular exercise is also a crucial part of maintaining a healthy heart. …
Read More »Emergency Room Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Getting hurt is a part of childhood, but it’s essential to prevent serious injuries in children. Parents can take several steps—in the home, on the playground and in the car—to try to avoid a trip to the emergency room. But if your child gets seriously hurt, it’s crucial to …
Read More »Creating Heart-Healthy Eating Habits for Kids
February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Eating a well-rounded diet, exercising regularly and getting good sleep are all important habits to form as kids and carry into adulthood. By making heart-healthy choices a part of your family’s routine, …
Read More »High-Achieving Kids: Miles Worcester
Honoring Veterans Miles Worcester has been involved in Wreaths Across America (WAA) since he was born. His grandfather, Morrill Worcester, founded the organization, which conducts wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, veterans’ cemeteries and other locations across the country. The 13-year-old has grown up in the organization, traveling frequently …
Read More »How to Support Your Family’s Immune System This Cold and Flu Season
While you continue to take precautions to keep your kids safe from COVID-19, you also should know that we’re in the midst of cold and flu season. Parents and kids can take simple, everyday steps to support their immune systems at this time of year. The most effective way …
Read More »High-Achieving Kids: Addy Barrett
Helping Endangered Gorillas When Addy Barrett was in first grade, she learned from a book that less than 1,000 gorillas exist in the world. Addy took it upon herself to do something about it. Ever since, the 13-year-old from Germantown, Maryland, has been raising awareness for endangered gorillas, …
Read More »High-Achieving Kids: London Navarro
London Navarro, a three-time Brazilian jiu jitsu world champion, shows how it’s possible to be successful in whatever you commit yourself to—and simultaneously inspire others—even before you get to high school. Turning a Fear Into Triumph Growing up, 13-year-old London Navarro of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and her brother …
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