tag:www.nadallas.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kidsHealthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-03T22:32:41-06:00urn:uuid:b6da7371-cfb4-464a-b18b-d0d28db992842024-02-25T18:56:41-06:002024-03-03T22:32:41-06:00Ear Infections: Holistic Treatments for Kids2024-02-29 08:23:00 -0600Jennifer 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.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7185d4ae-f8ba-4fb7-bbf2-1bb791ef52bc2024-01-24T14:47:16-06:002024-03-01T14:30:25-06:00Helping America’s Kids Eat Better: How Three Women are Leading the Movement2024-01-31 08:23:00 -0600Megy 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.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3e8aa41e-8cb4-4ecb-bea3-4d260ec033cd2023-12-19T16:57:15-06:002024-02-07T18:24:30-06:00Kidfluencers: Using Social Media for Positive Change2023-12-29 08:23:00 -0600Megy KarydesSocial media has made it easier than ever to share ideas, and today’s generation of digital natives
are adept at using it.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:efea64d2-6f12-4cb7-afb2-8d54cc9847252023-11-16T18:58:46-06:002024-01-01T08:38:55-06:00The Skills Children Need: How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood2023-11-28 05:30:00 -0600Jennifer 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.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fcccbea9-78b3-4106-acbe-ed7fa5e852a22023-10-15T18:39:56-05:002023-12-01T13:12:44-06:00The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony: How Skin-to-Skin Contact Helps Development2023-10-31 08:30:00 -0500Christine 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.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0747123e-2632-42df-b22a-f01ce594a57b2023-09-15T19:20:21-05:002023-11-01T13:47:15-05:00A Symphony of Skill-Building: How Music Spurs Childhood Development2023-09-29 08:30:00 -0500Sheila 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.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a02ed3e6-5aed-424d-a19e-ffe6916d895f2023-08-16T15:23:27-05:002023-09-29T08:59:36-05:00Helping Kids Cope: Guiding Children Through Trauma and Anxiety2023-08-31 08:30:00 -0500Carrie 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.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d3e21360-509d-4eb0-8e37-3c813e2921052023-07-15T16:13:05-05:002023-09-01T02:25:46-05:00Stepparenting Success: Creating a Healthy Blended Family2023-07-31 08:30:00 -0500Julie 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.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4a707a83-5064-4291-9ac5-6aa2eb4db8b02023-06-15T16:25:40-05:002023-08-02T11:00:11-05:00Gut Health for Kids: Clever Strategies for Picky Eaters2023-06-30 08:30:00 -0500Sheila 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.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6c40006a-5cab-4344-87d5-c254295716c32023-05-15T19:24:22-05:002023-08-09T22:26:40-05:00Conscious Fatherhood: Building a Better Family2023-05-31 08:30:00 -0500Julie 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.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ce6d2594-0494-4b42-baf4-e564a29c42662023-04-20T11:19:26-05:002023-06-05T17:49:15-05:00Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure2023-04-28 08:30:00 -0500Madiha 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.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:40098202-7ad1-4773-9715-897783589b132023-03-16T19:35:48-05:002023-05-02T12:33:39-05:00Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance2023-03-31 08:30:00 -0500Ana 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.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>