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    • 5 Tips to Stay Healthy This Winter

      By Keeping Kids Healthy | Healthy Living – Tue, Nov 13, 2012 1:11 PM EST

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      1. Slow Down and Sleep More

      Like any season, it is very important for kids to be well rested and getting the healthiest amount of sleep their little bodies need for proper development. Our bodies sense the hints the season sends us - with shorter periods of daylight in the winter, kids need more sleep. With less sun light this means less time for activities. Cancel those winter activities that keep our kids over scheduled and start relaxing more. Establishing a slightly earlier bedtime than in the autumn or spring will help their natural rhythms stay in sync with nature. We like to say "Wind down as the sun goes down". Start preparing your kids for bed about 45minutes before their actual bed time so they can mentally, and physically, begin resting themselves before actually getting in bed. By easing into bedtime we can help kids wind down and by the time they are in bed they are relaxed mentally and physically for the most restful sleep possible.

      2. Don't Forget Your Water

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    • The Good, the Bad and Ugly of Sideline Little League Snacks

      By Keeping Kids Healthy | Parenting – Mon, Apr 2, 2012 10:30 AM EDT

      By Carie Connell
      Keeping Kids HealthyKeeping Kids HealthyWhat is more fun than relishing in the excitement of the great American pastime? Watching your little ones learn the joys of that pastime, of course! From a very young age our kids can begin to play sports, and baseball is definitely among the most popular choices. Not only does it offer great opportunities for exercise and constructive team building, but it gives our kids important (and fun!) chances for socializing beyond the classroom. One of the many, many parts of being a mom means not just being an exuberant and encouraging audience for their sports activities, but preparing them mentally and physically for life both on and off the field.

      As moms we work super hard to ensure our kids' health and safety every hour of the day, from watching what they eat to protecting them from illness to teaching them safe play and interaction. We make sure they have the best nutrition possible to prepare for the game....and then we come smack up against a huge pitfall:

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