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Jumping Into Summer Feet First

Apr 25, 2023 ● By LifeScape

When swapping out those winter shoes for spring and summer, keep in mind healthy development starts with choosing the correct footwear. Our feet are the foundation on which our bodies stand.

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Tips for Navigating Summer: Camps, Activities, and Care

Mar 21, 2023 ● By Kerri DeGraff

Keeping kids busy this summer: one local mom's tips and tricks

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Santa Visits

Dec 04, 2022 ● By The Hood Magazine

Looking for Santa visits? Check these out!

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Gross Motor Development Disguised as Outdoor Winter Fun

Dec 04, 2022 ● By Lifescape

Winter can still be an excellent time to encourage play and movement. If you’re brave enough to bundle up and head out to play in the snow, here are some fun activities for you and your child that will encourage gross motor development!

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What to Know About Lice

Dec 04, 2022 ● By Jennifer Haggar, MD at Sanford Health

How to prevent and treat head lice

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Food Allergies Increasingly Common in Children

Nov 08, 2022 ● By Sanford Health

Food allergies in children continue to increase, with nearly five percent of children under five years old having a food allergy.

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Decrease Stress for Your Family this School Year

Sep 29, 2022 ● By Encompass Mental Health, LLC

The school year is back in full swing, which can mean a busy family schedule. Follow these tips for a smoother school year and less stress for your family.

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Conquer the First Day Fear

Aug 03, 2022 ● By The Hood Magazine

Use these tips to help take away that "first day fear".

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Start SMART

Aug 01, 2022 ● By The Hood Magazine

Set your child – and family – up for back-to-school success.

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Camping with Kids

Jun 21, 2022 ● By Anna Vanderloo

Tips for a successful camping trip with kids!

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Keep Reading All Summer Long…and Earn Prizes!

Jun 02, 2022 ● By Siouxland Libraries and Hood Staff

It’s an Ocean of Possibilities at the Siouxland Libraries this summer! Families in the Siouxland area can participate in the 2022 free summer reading program and activities at your local library.

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ABC's of Summer: Your 2022 Summer Fun Guide

May 25, 2022 ● By The Hood Magazine

Enjoy our summer fun guide from A-Z!

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Sensory-Friendly Summertime Activities

May 01, 2022 ● By Kaitlyn Bradshaw, M.A., BCBA, LBA, Behavior Care Specialists/ABAeCARE

Planning around work, vacations, and summer activities is likely to leave any parent feeling a little bit overwhelmed, which is why these sensory-friendly activities that will be sure to keep your little ones entertained throughout the summer!

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Advocating for Your Special Needs Child at School

Apr 07, 2022 ● By The Hood Magazine

Strategies a local mom found to be effective when advocating for her daughter’s education.

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Kid Clutter Clean Out: Tips From Just Between Friends

Mar 22, 2022 ● By The Hood Magazine

Pack away the winter gear this spring sell next fall!

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2023 Spring/Summer Activities List for Children in the Sioux Falls Area

Mar 22, 2022 ● By The Hood Magazine

Check out this list of organized activities to get your kids involved. It’s not just softball and soccer anymore!

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Getting Out the Door: Tips for Tear-Free Transitions

Feb 27, 2022 ● By Nicola Brummer, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA

Sponsored Content For most kids, adjusting to changes in schedule can be difficult. A power-struggle to get out the door can turn into a stressful event that sets the whole family off-kilter, so here is a strategy to help these transitions go more smoothly. It’s called Behavior Momentum.

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53 Winter Boredom Busters for Families

Feb 19, 2022 ● By The Hood Magazine

It is halfway through the winter season, and you may be out of ideas to keep your family entertained. Here are 52 ideas to help your family enjoy these next few months and create new memories.

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Fighting the Winter Blues

Jan 27, 2022 ● By Jacqui Bonrud, M.A., BCBA, LBA, Behavior Care Specialists

Sponsored Content Being stuck in the house all winter doesn’t sound like the best of times and preparing yourself and your child to do something different or to change their routine can be daunting and almost seem impossible. Changes in routine, weather, and overall unpredictability can be hard for your child. Here are some helpful tips to get you through those long winter days.

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How to Keep Your Child Safe On the Ice

Jan 20, 2022 ● By Outdoor Campus-Sioux Falls

Though you can never consider ice 100% safe, there are some key precautions you can take while on the ice.

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