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Did You Know: Only 5% of People with this Disease Have it in this Form
By: Lindsay Dawson, Choosy Kids Social Media Account ManagerI will never forget the afternoon of December 6, 2001. Little 11-year-old me had been sick for nearly a month. I was constantly thirsty; my...
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Ready…Set…Wait…Still Wait…
By: Al Stewart“On your mark, get set, ready…, wait!..., wait!..., wait!” How long do you think a preschooler can wait for you to say “Go”? How long could your child wait? The anticipation and...
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Gardening for Good
By: Kerry McKenzieResearch has shown that kids who are involved in growing and making their own food are more likely to try different foods and eat healthier. And digging in the dirt is only half of...
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Moving and Music: Essential For Child Development
By: Dr. Linda CarsonBy age three, most children have acquired around 1,000 words. By the age of six, they have acquired nearly 10,000 words! This highlights the significant role we have during the...
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10 Unique Foods My Toddler Eats!
By: Christine Cox (aka - The Choosy Mommy)Many toddlers are what parents call picky eaters but I like to refer to my daughter as a choosy eater. Ever since I introduced her to Choosy, she now tells me...
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Diabesity: Prevention Is Possible
By: Dr. Linda CarsonWe recently posted a blog by Lindsay Dawson who shared a very personal account of learning that she had a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes when she was young. That blog made me reflect...
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First Comes Brushing, Then Comes Flossing!
By: Amy Requa, MSN, CRNPWe have all heard about the key elements to excellent oral health and hygiene for young children: brushing their teeth twice a day, before bed and after breakfast, with a smear...
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Social Stories
By: Rita Massullo & Caroline EnsorWhat is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? That is a term you hear a lot in today’s world. And as much as you hear, there are many and varied perceptions. ASD is a...
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My Diabetes Journey: Part 2
By: Lindsay Dawson, Choosy Kids Social Media Account ManagerIn the first part of my journey with Type 1 Diabetes, “Did You Know: Only 5% of People with this Disease Have it in This Form,” I discussed a...
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Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes
By: Christine Cox, The Choosy MommyAt my daughter’s 18 month doctor’s appointment, the physician asked me if she knew where her nose was. At that point, the honest answer was no. I was teaching her the...
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Choosy's Mother's Day Adventure
By: Christine Cox, The Choosy MommyVideo by: Marianne Jenkins, Choosy Kids Graphic DesignerDo you know who the founder of Mother's Day is? I actually had no clue that there was a founder until Choosy...
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Parents: Don’t be Surprised by Hunger!
By: Holly L. Goroff MS, RD, CDNIt will happen. It does not care about meetings, doctors’ appointments, plans, projects or promises. It will happen, you, the parent, YOU WILL GET HUNGRY! I know we have...
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Plant a Promise!
From the White House Rose Garden to Your GardenCelebrate Head Start's 50th Anniversary by Planting a Rose Bush!By: Dr. Linda CarsonWhen I was a child, I loved to plant and care for flowers. I enjoyed...
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Eating Well Doesn’t Have to Cost a Fortune
By: Kerry McKenzieIn my previous blog, Eat Well to Be Well, I discussed how to engage your family with eating nutritious foods, low in sugar and how to make meals fun. After that post, I got to...
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Process This!
By: Dr. Linda CarsonIt’s good to process your thoughts about an event or circumstance. Processing information helps grownups and children make better sense of day-to-day events and that helps to...
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If I Could Offer You Only One Tip for the Future, Sunscreen Would Be It
By: Christine Cox, The Choosy Mommy“If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be itThe long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientistsWhereas the rest of my...
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Summer Fun!
By: Molly Luke, Early Intervention Specialized Instruction Teacher, Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, Norristown, PAI know teachers typically say that “summer is their favorite time of year”, but...
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The Powers of a Purple Cape: The Choosy Story
By: Christine Cox, The Choosy MommySuper heroes come in all shapes, sizes, colors, genders, so on and so forth. They have different sources of power and types of weapons. And for many of our heroes, a...
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Red Hats and Red Shoes are Cool…Red Dye in our Food is Not
By: Kerry McKenzieThis blog could be considered part 3 of my Eat Well, Be Well series expressing yet another reason why it’s so important to eat “clean” (whole, natural, fresh) foods. Food dyes (Red...
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Healthy Summer Snacks for Children Age 5 and Younger
By: Heather Dyson and guest Angela KuhnSummer is on the way and now is time to start thinking about healthy hydrating snacks for the kids. While many families spend much more time outside during this...
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