Mental health for kids Mental illness affects approximately one in seven children and teens at some point, so while early identification of warning signs is important, fostering strong, resilient mental health from birth is essential. Following are some beneficial strategies and useful tools to help nurture your children’s mental health at every stage of development. …
Nutrients for our little ones It can be tricky to ensure that our children get proper nutritional support. Here are some of the important vitamins and minerals needed for a growing mind and body. If you’re concerned your child isn’t getting enough, speak to your health care provider. Vitamin A is important for normal growth and …
Fresh ideas for summer On a hot summer day, preparing a nutritious and tasty meal without heating up the kitchen—and sometimes the whole house—can be a challenge. The solution is to create a delicious salad. Cucumber and Watermelon Salad with Feta Cheese This salad, with its cool cucumbers and refreshing watermelon, is so thirst quenching …
Running programs for children take off Kids, like us, benefit from regular physical activity. With running, kids can be active with minimal cost and low stress while developing a fundamental movement skill, placing them well on their way to a lifetime of active living. And running can be a great family activity! Get inspired Check …
Mindfulness for real life It’s true: meditation can be difficult to prioritize and stick with. However, its retreat-like stillness and calm can be exactly what’s needed in our busy lives. Meditation benefits Meditation can help us let go of past and future, reactions and planning, fretting and ruminating. Recent research also indicates that meditation may reduce stress, …
