tag:www.naatlanta.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kidsHealthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings Atlanta Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-03T23:32:41-05:00urn:uuid:b6da7371-cfb4-464a-b18b-d0d28db992842024-02-25T19:56:41-05:002024-03-03T23:32:41-05:00Ear Infections: Holistic Treatments for Kids2024-02-29 09:23:00 -0500Jennifer Zethner, RN, MS, CPNPThe common ear infection is caused by a buildup of mucus in the middle ear and is accompanied by pain, fever, redness, swelling and possibly discharge. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e6e0d84e-4986-493d-a5c5-b77d48b363fc2024-01-29T08:31:48-05:002024-03-29T07:23:02-04:00Helping America’s Kids Eat Better: How Three Women are Leading the Movement2024-02-01 06:00:00 -0500Megy KarydesEach week, nearly one in three won’t eat a piece of fruit, and more than half will have had at least one sugar-sweetened beverage. Kids consume 66 grams of sugar per day—that is a whopping 53 pounds of added sugar a year, according to the American Heart Association.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6ae2d805-e006-4acb-8192-878f4f3a42832024-01-01T07:49:00-05:002024-03-29T07:23:02-04:00Kidfluencers: Using Social Media for Positive Change2024-01-02 06:00:00 -0500Megy KarydesSocial media has made it easier than ever to share ideas, and today’s generation of digital natives are adept at using it. With one video post, they can reach thousands in minutes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</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.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e39cc1cb-1375-4f76-a41b-0eb66fc57a7f2023-10-31T02:54:38-04:002024-03-29T07:23:02-04:00The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony: How Skin-to-Skin Contact Helps Development2023-11-01 06:00:00 -0400Christine Ramos, RN, CLC, CCM, IBCLC (retired)When it is done for 60 to 90 minutes, this skin-to-skin contact initiates a cascade of physiological effects that optimize every organ system in the infant’s body and promote breastfeeding.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</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.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f880199f-87ad-4bd7-a34e-7bb78a1ca82c2023-08-31T01:55:31-04:002024-03-29T07:23:02-04:00Helping Kids Cope: Guiding Children Through Trauma and Anxiety2023-09-01 06:00:00 -0400Carrie JacksonA 2010 study published by the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, at Harvard University, reports that persistent fear and chronic anxiety can have lifelong consequences by disrupting the developing architecture of the brain.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d3e21360-509d-4eb0-8e37-3c813e2921052023-07-15T17:13:05-04:002023-09-01T03:25:46-04:00Stepparenting Success: Creating a Healthy Blended Family2023-07-31 09:30:00 -0400Julie PetersonBlended families are complex and often challenging. Fortunately, there are methods to knit a blended family into a strong and enduring tapestry. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:85a41377-4bf0-4da0-a62c-78310dcecc2a2023-06-28T09:35:03-04:002024-03-29T07:23:02-04:00Gut Health for Kids: Clever Strategies for Picky Eaters2023-07-01 06:00:00 -0400Sheila JulsonMost kids look forward to summer vacation, but the dog days can eventually lead to boredom and over-snacking. By 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.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</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.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ce6d2594-0494-4b42-baf4-e564a29c42662023-04-20T12:19:26-04:002023-06-05T18:49:15-04:00Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure2023-04-28 09:30:00 -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.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0f8b5da5-1e25-40b0-9376-de01cba263602023-03-29T03:19:58-04:002024-03-29T07:23:02-04:00Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance2023-04-01 06:00:00 -0400Ana Reisdorf, MS, RDFor parents of children with autism, learning to manage this condition requires a multidimensional approach, including consideration of food and nutrition. A personalized, nutritious diet can help manage behavioral problems, health risks and quality of life for kids with autism. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>