We all feel stress on occasion, even young children. As parents and educators, we can provide the tools necessary for children to cope with anxiety. Mindfulness is a wonderful way for children to learn how to deal with stressful situations. Learning these habits early in life makes it easier as an adult to handle difficult situations.
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After-school activities are an excellent way for kids to explore their interests and make friends. However, not all children like sports or clubs. Fortunately, the world is a big place, and you're sure to find a hobby your kids love with these outside-the-box suggestions from Endless Discoveries Child Development Center. After-school activities are an excellent way for kids to explore their interests and make friends. However, not all children like sports or clubs. Fortunately, the world is a big place, and you're sure to find a hobby your kids love with these outside-the-box suggestions from Endless Discoveries Child Development Center.
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Self-care is a tool often used for adults to reset and prioritize their mental health, but it's important for young people to have that same opportunity. As a parent, you can look for ways to make self-care activities part of your daily routine in order to model those behaviors to the children. Self-care is a tool often used for adults to reset and prioritize their mental health, but it�s important for young people to have that same opportunity. As a parent, you can look for ways to make self-care activities part of your daily routine in order to model those behaviors to the children. From learning how to take care of the mind and body to practicing gratitude, there are multiple ways for both parents and kids to adopt self-care activities. Here are a few tips from Endless Discoveries Child Development Center on getting started.
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This summer has been a scorcher in Texas, and dehydration is a serious health concern for all ages. The best drink choice for children over the age of 6 months is water. The health benefits of drinking enough water are innumerable, and kids should be encouraged to choose water instead of juice or soft drinks.
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Pre-teen years can be challenging for parents as children are striving for more independence. One thing that is really important is a nutritious diet, and it is especially critical for a tween's overall physical and mental health. Pre-teens often have fluctuations in appetite, so try to provide a variety of healthy foods, and let them make choices on their own. Limit the snacks in the pantry, and encourage your tween to drink water instead of soft drinks.
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