Teaching Children About the Health Benefits of Water

Adding school water fountains, distributing water bottles in classrooms and teaching kids about the health benefits of water can lower a child’s risk for becoming overweight, a new study shows.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/30/school-water-fountains-to-prevent-obesity/

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New Treatment Shows Promise for Children with Severe Peanut Allergies

A medically supervised daily dose of peanuts may help children with peanut allergies greatly increase their tolerance to the food, according to two new studies that raise the possibility of a cure for this potentially life-threatening condition.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/16/health/16peanuts.html?ref=health

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The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep for Children

The importance of making sure children get enough sleep.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/10/health/10klas.html?ref=health

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Rewarding Children for Academic Achievement

Good article from NYT Science section about the ongoing debate of rewarding children for academic achievement.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/03/health/03rewa.html?_r=1&ref=science

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New Research Discussing the Importance of Playtime and Nature Time for a Child's Education, Health & Development

New Research discussing the importance of playtime and nature time on a child's academic experience and on behavior and concentration.

The 3 R’s? A Fourth Is Crucial, Too: Recess
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/24/health/24well.html

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The Cough-and-Sniffle Question: When to Keep a Child Home?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/10/health/10klas.html?_r=1&ref=science

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Inspiring Artice about Mom and the Girls

I loved this article from the Escapes section of the NYT about building memories and teaching wonderful lessons to your daughters. It's so wonderful when my children and I are immersed in something larger than ourselves and just experiencing the moment. It inspires me to think of what I have to look forward to with my little girl.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/30/travel/escapes/30Rituals.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=mom%20and%20the%20girls&st=cse

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