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Teaching toddlers   to eat healthy food can be tough. It’s no secret that they tend to favor sweets and snacks over a plate of veggies.  However, if your child eats too many unhealthy foods now, this can harm your child’s health later and possibly cause lifelong diseases.  On the other hand, according to familydoctor.org:  “Healthful eating has many benefits for children. It can: -Stabilize their energy. -Improve their minds. -Even out their moods. -Help them maintain a healthy weight. -Help prevent mental health conditions. These include depression, anxiety, and  ADHD .”  For this reason, teaching your child about the importance of healthy eating and how to carry it out can be a super valuable life-hack. Here’s some advice on how to start without turning every meal into a lecture.  Establish a routine.  The longer you wait, the harder it will be to teach your kids to appreciate healthy food and introduce ‘weird’ flavors to them.  Therefore,...

Music is more than entertainment. It’s a vital part of our lives since the moment we are born and our mother tries to calm us down by singing a lullaby. Music is present in almost every aspect of our lives such as theater, television, movies, holidays, celebrations, worship, and government and military ceremonies. It can also be a central part of our culture and identity.  Nowadays, recent studies have shown the incredible benefits of music education in early childhood. Check out these 7 proven benefits of music education. Brain development . Music stimulates the parts of the brain associated with academic achievement, such as reading and math, and emotional development. According to the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation ( NAMM Foundation ), learning to play an instrument can improve mathematical learning and even increase SAT scores. In particular, music can also engage cognitive functions, such as planning, working memory, inhibition, and flexibility. That’s why ...

The Coronavirus pandemic has put an entire generation of children at risk of missing out on  school , social life, and even having to deal with pandemic-related stress.  What do children need the most right now from their parents, guardians, and caregivers?  According to Brighthorizons.com “Children need our calm, empathetic presence more than ever. They need accurate information offered in “just right” amounts. They need emotional connections, predictable routines, and practical strategies that can help reduce their risk of exposure to COVID-19 while increasing their resilience and sense of control. Be aware of your own reactions and fears. Children notice our anxiety through both verbal and nonverbal cues. Model healthy self-care by continuing to exercise, get adequate sleep,  connect  with others, and eat a nutritious diet. Children base their responses on those of the adults in their lives. They need a calm, reassuring perspective. Remind children that famil...