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Kids Ain't Cheap
Kids Ain't Cheap
Catherine Reed

The “Harmless” Habit: 7 Health Habits Shortening Childhood For Many

The Harmless Habit 7 Health Habits Shortening Childhood For Many

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They start out small, even innocent—snacks to keep kids quiet, screens to keep them entertained, packed schedules to “get ahead.” But some of these common routines may be doing more harm than good. As parents try to balance safety, success, and sanity, a growing number of seemingly helpful choices are actually turning into health habits shortening childhood. Kids today are facing physical and emotional challenges much earlier than expected, and some of it traces back to habits formed right at home. Here’s a closer look at seven health habits worth rethinking to help our kids enjoy longer, healthier childhoods.

1. Too Much Screen Time, Too Little Real Play

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