Nudges

by Niyati Mehta Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the US. And stats show that 9 out of 10 U.S. adult daily smokers pick their first cigarette before or by age 18, making youth prevention a critical interception point to spread the ‘no smoking’ message.
Today we review Journey by Aaron Becker – an illustrated, epic adventure that is part of the authors’ wordless trilogy of picture books. (age 3 to 8) https://www.storybreathing.com/journey/

Nursery rhymes may seem repetitive, outdated or irrelevant...

by Niyati Mehta Today we share 5 D-I-Y design alterations that you can make to your life. These low cost interventions are creative and can enable positive and sustainable changes to your child’s environment.
By Niyati Mehta Like it or not, smartphones apps have become indispensable to our existence, almost like a virtual extension of our brain. From booking movie tickets to monitoring the growth of your toddler, there is an app for everything. However, there is a boom of wellness apps in the market today. Here we recommend 3 clever apps that nudge you to keep yourself well hydrated – no small task for those leading super busy lives.
By Niyati Mehta Exploring the outdoors may be fun for kids, but for years now the benefits of bonding with Mother Nature are known to parents across the world. It promises health benefits to your little ones, strengthening their motor skills, harnessing their creativity and polishing their social skills over time.
As a professional who works closely with parents and children, I have heard a lot of parents complain about how kids don’t want to read books for pleasure anymore. The reading (if any at all) happens mostly on a tab or smartphone, between rounds of their favorite online games. Well, let me tell you that getting kids to read even before the device age was no easy task. There was always the draw of watching television or playing outdoors with their friends.
By Niyati Mehta Our Get Booked series of reviews will focus on a new book/ book series each month, adding to the pool of reading resources you have been using with your children at home, in schools or within your community. The series we are exploring this month is The Best Behavior Series by authors Elizabeth Verdick and Marieka Heinlen (for children ages 3 to 7).  
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