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Understanding brain development is useful when handling conflict with teens
Published on October 15, 2013
Misperception of emotion by teens is due to changes during brain development. -
Keep it moving in childcare: Yoga with children
Published on October 15, 2013
Physical activity is an important part of any childcare program. Using yoga during the day can help children focus and calm themselves to reduce stress. -
Breastfeeding and fruit and vegetable intake in preschool
Published on October 15, 2013
There appears to be a relationship between how long a baby is breastfed and how many fruits and vegetables the child eats in preschool. -
Healthy aging and nutrition for older adults
Published on October 13, 2013
Older adults have different nutritional needs than younger adults. Recognizing warning signs for nutrition problems can help older adults regain their health. -
Safety steps are necessary when dealing with dirty diapers
Published on October 12, 2013
They have rather exotic sounding names: salmonella, norovirus, E.coli, listeria. Even when a child is healthy, these are some of the germs found in dirty diapers. Follow some key safety steps to avoid causing illness. -
Keep it moving in childcare: Activity across the curriculum
Published on October 10, 2013
Physical activity is an important part of any childcare program. Understanding children’s developmental stages will help to make sure that activities are designed to best fit the ability of the children in your care. -
Recognizing depression in older adults
Published on October 10, 2013
Family caregivers and friends can help older adults with depression by recognizing the environmental causes and symptoms of depression. -
Grandparents raising grandchildren
Published on October 9, 2013
Grandparents raising grandchildren is rewarding and challenging. -
Daddy’s in jail
Published on October 7, 2013
How to talk to kids about parents in prison. -
Teaching children empathy
Published on October 4, 2013
Empathy will teach children new ways to care for others.