Posted on: 17th Oct 2019 | Posted in: Health Library
Sports help shape kids’ lives, but due to funding shortages, some school sports programs are at risk. Most experts agree physical activity is an essential aspect of youth development that teaches teamwork, builds confidence and fuels academic potential. However, according to a survey of middle school educators engaged with DonorsChoose.org, 6 in 10 feel their middle school athletic programs are barely funded or underfunded. In fact, a lack of funding accounts for 47% of cuts to middle school sports programs,... View Article
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Posted on: 26th Sep 2019 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
With a little imagination, you can dream up all kinds of creative, engaging and interactive activities the entire family can enjoy no matter the season. Whether it’s a night in or on-the-go activities that spark excitement for you and yours, find the way toward fun-filled time together with these six ideas for families to make the most out of every moment. 1. Hit the library. With school in full swing, there are few better ways to build on classroom exercises... View Article
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Posted on: 10th Jan 2019 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
5 Ways to Raise a Confident, Adventurous Child From taking steps toward the stairs to learning that bubbles don’t taste good, exploration is a part of development for babies and young children. While it’s an exciting time, it also can be coupled with anxiety and hesitation as parents find themselves saying “no” or jumping in when baby discovers a new space. An Open for Adventure survey from Babyganics found a majority of parents (69 percent) believe a child can learn... View Article
Tags: Baby Health, children health, colorado, denver, family
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