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How to Choose a Great Nanny for Your Child

May 17, 2013 Healthy Living Central

Having a child is obviously a huge thing in the parents’ lives. Whether it is for managing the job or for just lending one extra hand in getting everything done, hiring a nanny to raise children is always a responsible step. Many people would be in a fix to find the best candidate to become [...]

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Are Your Kids Being Taught About Public Health Risks

May 15, 2013 Healthy Living Central

In 1995, the National Health Education Standards were written as a framework to suggest the types of health education issues students should know about before they move into 2nd grade, 5th grade, 8th grade and 12th grade. The standards cover topics related to personal, family and community health. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and [...]

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Making Bath Time Fun and Safe For Your Baby

May 1, 2013 Healthy Living Central

This is a guest post by Pam Johnson. Whether you have a newborn or a 3 year old, bath time with your baby can be nerve wracking. Knowing that a child can drown in less than 1 inch of water is enough to make any parent just throw in the towel and let their little [...]

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Safe Rubber Toys for Children

April 29, 2013 Healthy Living Central

This is a guest post by  A. Elliott.   It used to be the case that many children’s toys were made of natural rubber, but these were considered to be a bit hard and the search for softer materials began. There was a time when many toys were made of the kind of rubber that we [...]

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Playtime and Activities for Children with Autism

April 19, 2013 Healthy Living Central

This is a guest post by A. Elliott. All children need plenty of time to play and organised activities to help them grow and flourish. Children with autism have the same type of needs but these things have to be addressed more specifically. Many people are not clued in about Autism but the fact is [...]

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Peaceful Kids| The Effects of Children’s Yoga

April 1, 2013 Healthy Living Central

This is a guest post by Felix Ankersen. People these days are used to the bustling modern world. What most parents don’t know is that such busy lifestyle can cause a lot of stress to children. If you want to have peaceful kids, you should introduce them to yoga. Yoga is a great way to counter [...]

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Teaching Your Child About Oral Care

January 31, 2013 Healthy Living Central

This is a guest post by Jennifer Vishnevsky. Oral care for your children starts before your child even sprouts his or her first tooth. There is a lot you can do to ensure your child forms a healthy set of teeth and hygiene practices. Children’s dental health is often overlooked as a concern by parents [...]

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Important Tips For Protecting Children’s Eyes From “Screen Strain”

January 23, 2013 Healthy Living Central

This is a guest post by Emily Joseph.   Parents constantly worry about their kids. It is part of our human code. Many parents these days are understandably worried about how much television their children watched or how much time their kids spend staring at screens on their iPods, iPhones, iPads, and any other gadgets [...]

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Signs Your Child is Being Bullied

December 17, 2012 Healthy Living Central

This is a guest post by Susan Wright.     Becoming a parent begins a long road of worrisome. Worry that your child is growing up into the young adult you hope to raise, that they will be confident, self-assured and successful. As our world continues to change and revolt against the simple morals of, [...]

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Choosing the Right Toys for Your Little One

December 12, 2012 Healthy Living Central

This is a guest post. Are you looking for toys for your toddler? Actually choosing the right toy for your little one is important. Young children assimilate lots of information and the toys that they play with can help them develop and learn. Children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old develop motor [...]

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