Keeping kids calm during stormy weather

Hello, Ed here again. Yesterday’s devastating tornado in Oklahoma is a somber reminder of the power and fury a storm…View More

Bicycle safety tips for kids

Hello, this is Ed Holpfer with the Better Kids Institute. The weather is finally turning warmer and kids everywhere are…View More

Clean plate policies may cause unhealthy eating habits later in life

“You’d better finish what’s on your plate or your aren’t getting any dessert!” We all remember hearing that familiar phrase…View More

Bullying is the biggest predictor of depression symptoms in special needs kids

By now we’ve all heard about the bullying epidemic in our schools and communities, but one segment of the population…View More

Persuasion and Motivation For Our Kids

Everyone needs some motivation from time to time and when it comes to getting a child to do something, it…View More

Many Kids’ Meal Items Offer Little Nutrition Study Finds

I just read this article from CNN discussing the findings from a nonprofit health advocacy group which found that most…View More

Make A Healthy And Quick Breakfast For Kids

We’ve all been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives us energy, improves brain…View More

Keeping Our Kids Safe Online

The speed at which technology is progressing is so rapid that keeping your kids safe while they are online can…View More

Getting Past the Stigma of ADHD

I did not know I had ADHD when I was in high school. Sure I was one of the more…View More

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