tag:www.naturalcentralpa.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kidsHealthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-02-29T11:47:15-05:00urn:uuid:ccb18b85-554c-4c52-94ab-942e52b910652024-02-26T17:02:05-05:002024-02-29T11:47:15-05:00Ear Infections: Holistic Treatments for Kids2024-02-29 09:30:00 -0500Jennifer Zethner, RN, MS, CPNP The common ear infection, or acute otitis media (AOM), is caused by a buildup of mucus in the middle ear and is accompanied by pain, fever, redness, swelling and possibly discharge, as viewed through an otoscope by a pediatric provider. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7185d4ae-f8ba-4fb7-bbf2-1bb791ef52bc2024-01-24T15:47:16-05:002024-03-01T15:30:25-05:00Helping America’s Kids Eat Better: How Three Women are Leading the Movement2024-01-31 09:23:00 -0500Megy KarydesThe foods and drinks kids consume have tremendous impact on their overall health. a healthy lifestyle from infancy to adulthood helps people maintain good health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4585d201-5422-4849-be23-17189a8a428d2023-12-20T17:09:24-05:002023-12-29T07:49:53-05:00Kidfluencers: Using Social Media for Positive Change 2023-12-29 09:30:00 -0500Megy Karydes Today’s generation of digital natives are adept at using social media. With one video post, they can reach thousands in minutes. Welcome to the world of “kidfluencers”: young people with throngs of online followers that use their platforms to sway their peers (and adults, too).<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:efea64d2-6f12-4cb7-afb2-8d54cc9847252023-11-16T19:58:46-05:002024-01-01T09:38:55-05:00The Skills Children Need: How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood2023-11-28 06:30:00 -0500Jennifer Zethner, RN, MS, CPNPSkills learned at a young age are pivotal in shaping the development of children. As parents, educators and caregivers, we want them to develop into well-rounded, successful adults.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fcccbea9-78b3-4106-acbe-ed7fa5e852a22023-10-15T19:39:56-04:002023-12-01T14:12:44-05:00The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony: How Skin-to-Skin Contact Helps Development2023-10-31 09:30:00 -0400Christine Ramos, RN, CLC, CCM, IBCLC (retired)Imagine being an infant born only moments ago. The onslaught of new sensations must be overwhelming as they suddenly feel the weight of a once-buoyant body.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0747123e-2632-42df-b22a-f01ce594a57b2023-09-15T20:20:21-04:002023-11-01T14:47:15-04:00A Symphony of Skill-Building: How Music Spurs Childhood Development2023-09-29 09:30:00 -0400Sheila JulsonFor adults, music has the power to instill feelings of joy, relaxation and calmness, or to motivate us when we are exercising or performing a task, but for children, there are added benefits.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a02ed3e6-5aed-424d-a19e-ffe6916d895f2023-08-16T16:23:27-04:002023-09-29T09:59:36-04:00Helping Kids Cope: Guiding Children Through Trauma and Anxiety2023-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Carrie JacksonChildren today are facing ever-increasing amounts of stress and anxiety. In addition to academic pressure, bullying and family dynamics, kids are worried about navigating social media, climate change and school shootings.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:edaecc34-843f-4fcd-8e73-3710fcaba3982023-07-25T17:33:24-04:002023-07-31T10:22:22-04:00Stepparenting Success: Creating a Healthy Blended Family 2023-07-31 09:30:00 -0400Julie Peterson Blended families are complex and often challenging. A marriage between two people that already have children creates new relationships with individuals that were strangers not long ago.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4a707a83-5064-4291-9ac5-6aa2eb4db8b02023-06-15T17:25:40-04:002023-08-02T12:00:11-04:00Gut Health for Kids: Clever Strategies for Picky Eaters2023-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Sheila JulsonBy creatively offering children healthy, diverse foods, presented in ways to please even finicky palates, parents can support microbiome health while establishing a lifetime of good eating habits.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6c40006a-5cab-4344-87d5-c254295716c32023-05-15T20:24:22-04:002023-08-09T23:26:40-04:00Conscious Fatherhood: Building a Better Family2023-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Julie PetersonFathers need to understand what matters most to them and then dedicate their time, money and energy in alignment with those priorities. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>