Getting kids excited about brushing their teeth can be a challenge for parents. To make brushing a more positive experience and to teach kids proper oral care habits, Dixie®, a Georgia-Pacific brand, has unveiled a new line of cup designs with interactive games that incorporate mobile technology to make brushing fun and exciting. The cups… [Read More]
Life Skills
Did you Know Swimming Helps Develop Math Skills in Children?
In honor of National Water Safety Month, a national survey commissioned by Swimways Corp., a leading pool and outdoor recreational products manufacturer, revealed that more than 4 out of 5 parents understand that learning to swim by age 5 increases a child’s self-confidence. However, 88% of parents were unaware that learning to swim before age 5… [Read More]
Empowering Kids to Help Kids with through the "UNICEF Kid Power program"
Some of the challenges of the 21st century demand solutions from a new generation of problem-solvers. Children can join forces to bring tangible change to the world around them, including helping to solve worldwide ailments like malnourishment. In celebration of Kid Power Month in May, UNICEF USA is encouraging children and families around the country to get… [Read More]
How to Reduce Bullying and Increase Kindness, According to Tweens
Nearly two-thirds (62%) of 9- to 11-year olds say they have been bullied at least “once or twice” and children who say they prioritize “caring about others” are far less likely to bully and more likely to reach out to other kids in kindness, according to a major national survey commissioned by Cartoon Network. The… [Read More]
5 Simple Steps to Ensure Your Child's Good Oral Health
Did you know tooth decay is the most common childhood disease? The good news is that tooth decay is almost 100 percent preventable at an early age. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and it’s a great time to call attention to the benefits of good oral health. Healthy teeth are important for overall… [Read More]
Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps Pays Tribute to Two Teens for Their Volunteerism
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), named Mallory and Wills Tennessee’s top high school and middle level youth volunteers in February. Mallory Fundora, 17, from Clarksville Mallory, a junior at Rossview High School, began raising money and gathering… [Read More]
[Video] Three Eye-Opening Truths on Causes and Effects of Stress on Teens
Developed in collaboration with award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien and her media production company, Starfish Media Group, the Teens and Stress video series published last year documents the experience of teens, as well as the efforts of educators, influencers and administrators to reduce the record levels of stress impacting kids in schools and homes across America…. [Read More]
[Video] 10-Day Community Service Summer Program for Teens in Washington, DC
A leader in teen tours, 360° Student Travel by Westcoast Connection, and the American Red Cross have created a brand licensing partnership to launch a new one-of-a-kind summer program in Washington, D.C., that gives teens the opportunity to volunteer in ways that make a real difference. Teenagers will be able to turn compassion into action,… [Read More]
[Shopping] 20 Coloring Books to Inspire Relaxation & Creativity for Tweens & Teens
Did you know that adult coloring books is a THING now? Yes! And in comparison to the latest technology fads, like Pokemon GO, this trend is actually a calming one that’s VERY good for your mental health. According to clinical psychologist Ben Michaelis, coloring is a stress-free activity that relaxes the amygdala — the fear center… [Read More]
[Video] 7 Ideas to Influence Tweens & Teens to Care for the Environment
As kids age there is no denying that they look to the adults in their lives as true examples of behavior, habits, ideas, beliefs, etc. Demonstrating care for our environment by showing how to make their own small impact is ESSENTIAL at this point. You can’t keep putting it off or assuming that they’ll learn… [Read More]