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What Does Your Clutter Say About You?
By
Linda Mintle
Is your closet a window into your mental health? Are you what you wear? Does saving your old college sports uniform remind you of the glory days of your life? How about those hundreds of books you will never read again, but can’t bring yourself to part with them? Maybe closer to home is that bin of children’s…
Teens and TV: Are They Overdoing It?
By
Linda Mintle
By now, most of you are aware that too much screen viewing for children and teens is linked to elevated blood pressure, high cholesterol, lack of sleep, school problems, aggression, and being overweight. And we know that teen viewing habits often carry over to adult viewing habits. So how are teens doing with the American Academy of…
Hair Raising: Kids Getting Bikini Waxes
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Linda Mintle
When the New York Post reported that 14-year-old Glynis Coyne has been getting her legs waxed since she was eight years old, I just gasped. Apparently, I am not up on the trend–hair removal for prepubescent girls! Instead of a trip to the candy store, a growing number of moms choose spa visits. The menu…
10 Ways to Help Your Child With Nightmares
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Linda Mintle
Sarah sat up in bed and began to cry. Another nightmare woke her from a deep sleep. Between the ages of three and six, nightmares occur for two developmental reasons: 1) Fears begin to develop 2) A child’s imagination is very active. Being overly tired, getting irregular sleep, dealing with stress and anxiety all increase…
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