With so many things vying for the time and attention of kids and families these days, it’s a wonder we have any leisure time at all! With school work, music lessons, team sports and other activities, the importance of creative play is often overlooked, to the detriment of the child.
\nIf you think arthritis only afflicts older adults, think again. March is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, and approximately 61,500 Canadian children and youth have arthritis, according to the Arthritis Society. Children as young as two can be diagnosed with the disease.
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It’s that time of year again. The snow has cleared and your kids are excited to run out and spend some quality time outdoors, but along with green grass and colorful flowers comes runny noses, watery eyes and coughing. While these symptoms may at first glance appear to be a cold, they can also be a sign of seasonal allergies.
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Lack of sleep affects every minute of every day for every person in the family because lack of sleep isn’t just about being tired. Sleep has a role in everything your child does and how he feels – dawdling, temper tantrums, hyperactivity, growth, health and even learning to tie his shoes and recite the ABCs. Sleep affects everything. The following ideas are of value to almost any sleeper, of any age. These tips can bring improvement not only in your child’s sleep, but also in her daytime mood and last, but not least – improvements in your own sleep and outlook as well.
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