tag:www.naatlanta.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kids?page=2Healthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings Atlanta Page 2Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-28T13:35:37-04:00urn:uuid:2790ae7f-346a-4413-a291-c6e979901d182023-02-28T00:41:38-05:002024-03-28T13:35:37-04:00Sweet Lullaby: Better Sleep for Children2023-03-01 06:00:00 -0500Marlaina Donato and Kirby BaldwinWhile the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids between the ages of 6 and 12 get nine to 12 hours of sleep per night for optimal health, they’re regularly getting less, and about 15 to 25 percent of youngsters and adolescents have trouble falling and staying asleep.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</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.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4c82b8a2-3232-4f54-b8ae-407236f4e6f42022-12-25T00:37:41-05:002024-03-28T13:35:37-04:00Health in a Smile: A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children2023-01-01 06:00:00 -0500Brooke GoodeCrowded teeth are the tip of an iceberg called Impaired Mouth Syndrome (IMS), a term coined by Liao in 2017 for a wide-ranging set of medical, dental and mood problems in children, from sleep and growth disturbance to respiratory infections and poor focus<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</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.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:50248eb7-a9da-4c8f-96fe-a87b2b97f0d82022-10-20T14:41:23-04:002022-12-06T19:21:22-05:00The Colors of Healing: Art Therapy for Kids2022-10-31 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoArt therapy can help a child express what is beyond spoken language: unprocessed trauma, emotional and physical pain or the multilevel challenges of autism spectrum disorder. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5522ac52-4eb5-4c95-b1df-85631b580d2b2022-09-29T07:15:50-04:002024-03-28T13:35:37-04:00Green Schoolyards: Concrete Jungles Become Natural Playgrounds2022-10-01 06:00:00 -0400Sheila JulsonThe program has remade more than 260 schoolyards in all five boroughs, opening up the grounds to extended after-school and weekend hours. Parks that may include such new features as shaded seating and exercise tracks are now within a 10-minute walk for 4 million New Yorkers.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</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.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b9320417-9c56-47ea-964a-a7f4d11e1b012022-07-30T22:29:41-04:002024-03-28T13:35:37-04:00Raising a Well-Rounded Child: Practical Ways to Build Lasting Life Skills2022-08-01 06:00:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoIntegrating mindfulness techniques like meditation, yoga and sensory engagement into a household’s everyday routines can help to fortify emotional stability when kids experience rough waters.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c66ec9bb-2c6b-4179-869f-d439547c309e2022-07-18T19:49:58-04:002022-09-30T16:50:32-04:00Mindful Kudos: Best Ways to Praise Kids and Boost Self-Confidence 2022-07-29 09:30:00 -0400Ronica O’HaraPraise can build character, motivation and resilience in kids if delivered in the correct way. Here is some research-based advice for parents when it comes to skillfully praising children.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:37e18772-a31c-405a-9826-b03bc10ed8162022-06-29T03:57:05-04:002024-03-28T13:35:37-04:00Cool Treats for Hot Days: DIY Recipes Even Kids Can Make2022-07-01 06:00:00 -0400Sheila JulsonGwen Eberly, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based chef who teaches cooking to kids and teens through the Zest! cooking school, recalls making healthy, decadent, frozen orange cream pops with her mother and enjoying them on her farmhouse porch on hot summer days.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:66660635-6539-40c7-acf7-d4bc1af789472022-05-13T14:58:31-04:002022-08-26T22:45:05-04:00How to Raise Empathetic Kids: Simple Ways Parents Can Cultivate Compassion 2022-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Carrie JacksonWhile we are all born with a certain amount of empathy, cultivating it is a skill that can be strengthened with practice, and it is critical that the learning process start early.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e67defd4-09ec-44df-bafe-fe1cae864c022022-04-15T14:51:10-04:002022-06-01T12:15:54-04:00The Blended Family: Tips for Creating a Successful Stepfamily2022-04-29 09:30:00 -0400Ronica O’HaraTherapists and blended-family veterans offer advice for healthy relationships in stepfamilies.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>