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Get Your Child to Sleep Naturally
Ask any parent and they can tell you that "sleeping like a baby," is a contradiction in terms. Most parents have become too familiar with children's sleep issues, from restless sleep to night terrors. According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than two-thirds of all children experience at least one sleep problem a week and more than three-quarters of parents would like to change something about their child's sleep habits.
Back to School: Healthy Eating for Kids
It's the end of summer and you know what that means-it's officially the start of back to school season. But between your trips to pick up school supplies, you may want to focus on something that can have a big impact on your child's academic performance: their diet.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Given the number of children affected by cancer it is very likely that you have observed a family going through what it takes to support a child with cancer, or you are/were that family. Currently, childhood cancer is the leading cause of death in children under 15 years old. The good news is that the successful treatment of pediatric cancers continues to improve.