Rise and Shine
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It’s almost Thanksgiving, which makes it a perfect time to talk to your kids about gratitude. Emphasizing gratitude is a good thing for children’s mental health, and a great way to prepare them for being good citizens throughout their lives. Psychologist Dr. Eleanor Mackey shares tips for teaching your children to be grateful.
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How to get moving after Thanksgiving

During the holidays, we indulge ourselves at the table, which makes it even more important to remain active. Dr. Nailah Coleman has some suggestions for how to get everyone off the couch.
turkey dinner

The truth about tryptophan and turkey

Have you ever blamed your family’s post-Thanksgiving meal exhaustion on the turkey? We asked endocrinology dietitian Erika Davies to weigh in on drowsiness, tryptophan and turkey.

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