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Getting Kids Involved with Healthy Meal Preparation
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You can use this time when a lot of families are together at home to have your children help as you make nutritious meals. We even share some simple, kid-friendly recipes!
Mindfulness and Walking... from Anywhere
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Taking time to reconnect with your surroundings can ease anxiety in stressful times like these. This guided mindfulness walk can help.
Tummy Time: Your Baby’s First Workout
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Tummy time does more than give your baby a break from time on their back. Learn why tummy time is important and what to do if your baby hates tummy time.
Tips to Promote a Healthy Body Image
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Is your child struggling with body image? Laurel Weaver, MD, PhD, a psychiatrist at CHOP, provides six tips on how parents can promote healthy body image in their children.
Coping with Caregiver Burnout
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Caregiver burnout is not only normal, but inevitable. A CHOP psychologist offers advice for struggling families.
Teen Vaping Is a Public Health Crisis: What You Need to Know
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Vaping is causing an epidemic of nicotine addiction in teens, and myths continue to swirl. Get an update on e-cigarette use in teens.
Creating a Balanced Vegetarian Diet for Your Teen
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Experts at CHOP offer guidelines on creating a nutritious, balanced, vegetarian diet for your teen.
Having Enough to Eat: Resources for Overcoming Food Insecurity
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A balanced, nutritious diet is essential to the overall health and development of your child. The reality is that many families have a hard time preparing healthy meals.
Tips for Gun Safety in Your Home and Homes Your Child Visits
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Childhood exposure to guns inside a home can result in injury and death. Here, CHOP experts share some practical steps you can take to keep children safe.
Recognizing Depression in Your Child or Teen: Two Key Signs
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Depression is more than just a sad mood; it can be a debilitating condition. Jennifer Keller, CPNP, explains how to recognize the signs of depression in your child.