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Jun 19, 2020
3 min

Dealing with Separation Anxiety: Strategies for Parents and Educators

In this episode of Building Stronger Kids, we discuss separation anxiety and strategies parents can use to minimize anxiety for your child.

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KidStrong Staff Writer

Jun 16, 2020
2 min

Nutrition 101 for Busy Parents

We talked with Paul Nobles, Founder of Eat to Perform, about strategies to stay lean and healthy while raising kids.

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KidStrong Staff Writer

Jun 8, 2020
2 min

Strategies for Picky Eaters

In this edition of Building Stronger Kids, we talk about picky eaters, and strategies for overcoming this common childhood phase.

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KidStrong Staff Writer

Jun 5, 2020
2 min

Strategies for Developing Sportsmanship

We sat down with former Dallas Cowboy, and dad of four, Tyler Clutts, to talk about Developing Sportsmanship in Children.

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Tactics for Parenting Strong-Willed Kids

KidStrong Staff Writer

May 26, 2020
2 min

Tactics for Parenting Strong-Willed Kids

If you’ve got a strong-willed child in your house, you know how frustrating it can be to parent them. Here are some parenting tips.

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KidStrong Staff Writer

May 26, 2020
2 min

Tactics for Bullying Prevention

We talked with Tim Credeur, former UFC fighter and trainer, and dad of three, about bullying prevention and building confidence in our kids.

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KidStrong Staff Writer

May 22, 2020
3 min

Prevent Summer Brain Drain in Kids

Kids lose on average 2 months of reading and math skills during the summer. And it’s not just academics that take a hit.

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KidStrong Staff Writer

May 19, 2020
1 min

Raising Your Baby the KidStrong Way!

We offer a balance of structured child development, exploratory play and socialization, designed to help babies reach those milestones.

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High-Energy Kids: Tips from KidStrong’s Director of Research (and Boy Mom), Kristie Abt, PhD

KidStrong Staff Writer

May 16, 2020
4 min

High-Energy Kids: Tips from KidStrong’s Director of Research (and Boy Mom), Kristie Abt, PhD

Boy mom and KidStrong Director of Research, Kristie Abt, PhD, offers some tips for parenting a high-energy child.

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Breathing and Emotional Regulation: What’s the Connection?

KidStrong Staff Writer

May 12, 2020
1 min

Breathing and Emotional Regulation: What’s the Connection?

Breathing is obviously important for physical activity. But did you also know that breathing plays a crucial role in emotional regulation?

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Teaching Kids a Love of Reading: How and Why

KidStrong Staff Writer

May 10, 2020
3 min

Teaching Kids a Love of Reading: How and Why

We know there are so many benefits to reading, but how do we as parents ensure our kids develop an appreciation for reading?

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3 Tips for Teaching Your Child New Skills

KidStrong Staff Writer

May 7, 2020
1 min

3 Tips for Teaching Your Child New Skills

3 tips to follow when teaching your child new skills, from KidStrong's Director of Programming, Coach Patrick Ford, DPT.

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One of the Most Important Traits for Parents to Develop? Patience.

Matt Sharp

May 5, 2020
1 min

One of the Most Important Traits for Parents to Develop? Patience.

One of the most important traits for parents to develop is patience. Great things take time.

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The Most Important Meal of the Day Is...The One You Eat as a Family

KidStrong Staff Writer

May 1, 2020
2 min

The Most Important Meal of the Day Is...The One You Eat as a Family

There are multiple benefits when the family meal is prioritized, including language development and improved academic performance.

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KidStrong Staff Writer

Apr 29, 2020
2 min

5 Ways to Build Stronger Kids

At KidStrong, we focus on building stronger kids through brain, physical, and character development.

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5 Sanity-Saving Tips to Survive E-Learning

KidStrong Staff Writer

Apr 28, 2020
2 min

5 Sanity-Saving Tips to Survive E-Learning

Parenting is hard. Teaching is hard. And now we have to do both! These five tips may help you successfully navigate home schooling.

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Make it FUN! Three Ways to Incentivize Physical Activity

KidStrong Staff Writer

Apr 24, 2020
2 min

Make it FUN! Three Ways to Incentivize Physical Activity

In today’s technology-rich world, parents need to be creative when it comes to getting children to engage in physical activity. It is...

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Stop Slouching! The Importance of Good Posture

KidStrong Staff Writer

Apr 22, 2020
2 min

Stop Slouching! The Importance of Good Posture

Paying attention to our kids' positioning and posture is key to ensuring proper and efficient muscle and joint function.

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Want to Help Your Child Grow into a Successful Adult? Start with Chores.

KidStrong Staff Writer

Apr 21, 2020
2 min

Want to Help Your Child Grow into a Successful Adult? Start with Chores.

Research suggests children who perform regular chores are more likely to become successful adults. Below are a few tips.

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3 Important - and Unexpected - Benefits of Physical Activity for Kids

KidStrong Staff Writer

Apr 17, 2020
3 min

3 Important - and Unexpected - Benefits of Physical Activity for Kids

Let's highlight three of the more surprising reasons kids need to be active: improved physical literacy; bone health; and brain development.

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Dealing with Separation Anxiety: Strategies for Parents and Educators

Nutrition 101 for Busy Parents

Strategies for Picky Eaters

Strategies for Developing Sportsmanship

Tactics for Parenting Strong-Willed Kids

Tactics for Bullying Prevention

Prevent Summer Brain Drain in Kids

Raising Your Baby the KidStrong Way!

High-Energy Kids: Tips from KidStrong’s Director of Research (and Boy Mom), Kristie Abt, PhD

Breathing and Emotional Regulation: What’s the Connection?

Teaching Kids a Love of Reading: How and Why

3 Tips for Teaching Your Child New Skills

One of the Most Important Traits for Parents to Develop? Patience.

The Most Important Meal of the Day Is...The One You Eat as a Family

5 Ways to Build Stronger Kids

5 Sanity-Saving Tips to Survive E-Learning

Make it FUN! Three Ways to Incentivize Physical Activity

Stop Slouching! The Importance of Good Posture

Want to Help Your Child Grow into a Successful Adult? Start with Chores.

3 Important - and Unexpected - Benefits of Physical Activity for Kids