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Summer fun for Kids

Looking for something healthy and fun for your kids this summer?Sign up for the Palisades-Malibu YMCA summer programs which are committed to...
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April is National Stress Awareness Month

April is National Stress Awareness Month, aimed at increasing public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic which...
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Maintaining Your Child's Health

One way to keep your child healthy and active is to stay current and informed as a parent. Len Saunders has written a wonderful article which...
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Kids Eat Worms and the Picky Eater Blues (video)

Having a picky eater can be a real drag. Some kids look at spinach fettuccini like it is a plate full of earth worms. Having fun with your kids...
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Tips for preventing and managing temper tantrums

Toddlerhood is a stage of childhood that is filled with excitement, discovery, enlightenment and learning. It is also wrought with frustration,...
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Teaching babies simple sign language for easier communication

For parents who havegone through toddlerhood,everyone can relate tothe sheer frustration that stems from the baby wanting something and being...
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Guidelines for keeping kids safe near swimming pools

Summer is the season for fun in the sun, but as much as everyone relishes this time of year, it can also pose many risks for young children. The...
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In a snack slump? Here are 25 healthy snack ideas for kids

We all want the best nutrition for our kids, that goes without saying. But with our time-crunched and activity-laden schedules, sometimes it&rsquo...
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Healthy juice alternatives for kids

Kids LOVE juice. If given the choice, mostkids would drink juice for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And although juice manufacturers would like for...
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Steer clear of the 'worst' foods for kids; tips for healthy eating

Getting our kids to eat healthful meals can sometimes seem like an uphill battle. Many of us are stuck in a cyclical feeding pattern of mac and...
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