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Why 70 Percent of Kids Quit Sports by Age 13
According to a poll from the National Alliance for Youth Sports, around 70 percent of kids in the United States stop playing organized sports by the age of 13. Why are kids walking away? According to research, one of the main reasons is injury. Here are...
Child Passenger Safety Week
Hey, Moms! It's time to get serious. September 17-23 is child passenger safety week. Did you know that car crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. for children ages 1 to 13? As terrifying as that is, many times, deaths and injuries can be...
The Wait Until 8th Pledge
The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least 8th grade. By banding together, this will decrease the pressure felt by kids and parents alike over the kids having a smartphone. Why...
In The Know: 10 Social Skills Unplugged for Your Digitally Focused Child!
Guest Blogger Suzanne Wind, the award winning author of The SMART Playbook says it is time for your kiddos to put down that device. Research has shown that today’s child averages 8-9 hours a day of engagement with media. It is a constant effort to engage kids in...
Best (and Worst!) Sunscreens for Kids for 2017
There are more than 239 beach and sport sunscreens with a green rating in EWG’s 2017 Sunscreen Guide. We took a closer look at the best-rated sunscreens specifically marketed for use on babies and kids. We selected the best scoring 19 products: Adorable Baby Sunscreen...
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