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Benefits of Cooking and Eating With Your Kids

Cooking with your kids is not just about having fun, entertaining them so they’re not bored, or encouraging them to help out around the house. (Although it does all of these things!) Cooking with your children also teaches them the importance of eating foods that are healthy for their growing bodies and minds, and shows them that it’s easy (not to mention fun!) to cook food rather than throw a pre-packaged meal in the microwave. Remember, teaching them these important lessons now sets them up to maintain a healthy lifestyle later in life!

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The Benefits of Risk

I have a trampoline. Several kids bounce on it at once. And a treehouse. Both present my kids with what I call “calculated risk”–I know that there is a chance that they could get hurt, yet I let them play anyway. We go hiking and climb the big rocks. We pull over to the side of the road to pick raspberries.

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The Health Benefits of Oil of Oregano

Oil of oregano is a natural remedy I personally use in my home. I love the idea of trying a safe, natural remedy before considering something stronger. Watch the video to find out the possible health benefits of oil of oregano!

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The Benefits of Rough and Tumble Play

Mattel teamed up with childrens physical activity specialist Rae Pica, to talk about physical activity and the benefits of Rough and Tumble play. Pica shares that Rough and Tumble play is a positive and necessary form of play for children, particularly boys.