tag:www.naturalcentralpa.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kids?page=2Healthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania Page 2Healthy Living Healthy Planet2023-04-28T09:33:09-04:00urn:uuid:cf3530cd-ff5b-47cf-ab4e-4d14d000445b2023-04-27T10:57:28-04:002023-04-28T09:33:09-04:00Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure2023-04-28 09:31:00 -0400Madiha Saeed, M.D.Researchers are investigating the human health impacts of these synthetic materials, and while we have a growing picture of potential risks, additional scientific exploration is needed to know how petroleum-based polymers affect kids. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:40098202-7ad1-4773-9715-897783589b132023-03-16T20:35:48-04:002023-05-02T13:33:39-04:00Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance2023-03-31 09:30:00 -0400Ana Reisdorf, MS, RDFor parents of children with autism, learning to manage this condition requires a multidimensional approach, including consideration of food and nutrition.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:12dbb1ba-aea2-4199-8211-8137d8a899242023-03-28T12:30:45-04:002023-03-31T09:32:25-04:00Toxic Overload: How to Clean Our Water, Food and Indoor Air2023-03-31 09:30:00 -0400Madiha M. Saeed, M.D. Despite regulations and safety protocols, a number of dangerous compounds run off into waterways or are released into the atmosphere.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:88eb49db-c585-4cad-a292-1da2017196302023-02-16T15:20:57-05:002023-04-03T09:24:28-04:00Sweet Lullaby: Better Sleep for Children2023-02-27 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina Donato and Kirby BaldwinBetween 15 and 25 percent of kids have trouble falling and staying asleep. Common causes include stress, increased screen time, and less physical activity.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d5ccc6c2-a15f-45e2-b13c-941594ceee7a2023-01-16T16:45:56-05:002023-08-10T13:54:54-04:00Heart-Healthy Kids: Setting a Course for Cardiovascular Wellness2023-01-31 09:30:00 -0500Ana-Maria Temple, M.DHeart-healthy diets for kids can establish a healthful baseline and set them on a path to lifelong wellness and longevity; their middle-aged selves will be thankful.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8a2a7f59-401e-44ca-85d6-64e99b95f6fe2022-12-28T17:53:14-05:002022-12-30T09:32:42-05:00Health in a Smile: A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children2022-12-30 09:30:00 -0500Brooke GoodeThis dental crowding condition which can contribute to a partially stunted face, narrower airway, poor sleep and consequent learning and behavior problems. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6cf1364d-33c2-4577-9a76-947925421a5d2022-11-16T15:11:44-05:002023-01-05T01:02:57-05:00The Best Gift of All: Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Madiha SaeedWhether through donating material things, sharing time or freely conveying love and kindness, here are ways to teach kids the value of generosity.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a4cc5a16-ba15-4139-acd6-5b135eb148eb2022-10-27T21:54:38-04:002022-10-31T09:45:29-04:00The Colors of Healing: Art Therapy for Kids2022-10-31 09:31:00 -0400Marlaina Donato Art therapy is completely different from arts and crafts, or even teaching a child how to do art. The idea behind art therapy is that not everyone attending therapy is able to talk about what is going on inside of them<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fb3a2240-3d52-4bcc-ba8c-405b75c9bff82022-09-29T16:21:15-04:002022-09-30T09:32:32-04:00Green Schoolyards: Concrete Jungles Become Natural Playgrounds 2022-09-30 09:30:00 -0400Sheila Julson The Trust for Public Land, which works to create parks and preserve public lands, began transforming schoolyards 25 years ago in response to the shortage of space available for new parks. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6fff3549-4d14-4709-9b9f-00efd14532a52022-08-18T14:09:42-04:002022-11-01T22:12:51-04:00Learning to Grieve: How to Help Children Navigate Through Loss2022-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Sandra YeyatiWhile there is no right way to grieve, adults can provide kids experiencing loss gentle guideposts and lessons of empathy and acceptance as they process complicated emotions.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalcentralpa.com">Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania</a></small></p>