tag:www.nadallas.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kids?page=6Healthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition Page 6Healthy Living Healthy Planet2022-04-29T09:12:16-05:00urn:uuid:03d717f4-e841-4662-a2db-cd000da091b22019-09-26T17:58:32-05:002022-04-29T09:12:16-05:00Mindfulness in the Classroom: Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive2019-09-30 08:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyA grassroots movement towards meditation in the classroom is happening as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of mindfulness on children's developing brains.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:420bafec-ab86-491a-a98f-c51ac06791ab2019-08-28T21:12:52-05:002022-04-29T09:12:32-05:00Digital Kids: How to Click With Young Techies2019-08-30 08:30:00 -0500Ronica O’HaraSound strategies from experts that parents can use to help kids navigate the electronic world we live in.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:267982b0-eaa5-40e1-af6f-9c5fe3a8b8762019-08-15T23:28:07-05:002022-05-02T15:50:00-05:00Feeding Healthy Habits: A 10-Step Guide for Helping Children Thrive2019-08-15 23:28:04 -0500Melinda HemmelgarnToday’s barrage of junk food ads can easily influence kids for the worse, but 10 strategies, including visiting farmers’ markets, teaching cooking skills and implementing device-free family meals, can help them choose to eat better.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0bc56f5b-7970-4aa8-8e7c-5d224b7239cb2019-08-15T23:27:40-05:002022-05-02T15:50:03-05:0021st Century Parenting: Preparing Kids for the Future2019-08-15 23:27:36 -0500Meredith MontgomeryToday’s kids live fast-paced, technology-driven lives, which is why it’s critical for parents to strike a balance between accepting modern advances and teaching kids timeless virtues.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b8d778b8-1edf-48ba-9da3-8f1a031979062019-08-15T23:34:58-05:002021-04-19T13:55:13-05:00The Pure Joy of Play: Why Kids Need Unstructured Fun2019-06-28 11:37:00 -0500Ronica O’HaraNumerous studies show that giving kids open time for “free play” is so important that pediatricians are writing prescriptions for it. Here are ways to encourage more playtime in kids' lives.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fcd06499-9e14-46d5-aee1-2c4a45b3e26d2019-08-16T00:01:16-05:002020-05-06T11:28:22-05:00Gardening for Kids: The Fun of Growing Their Own2019-04-30 13:45:12 -0500Ronica A. O’HaraHow to involve kids in growing their own garden to get them outdoors, foster an appetite for fruits and veggies, teach them planning, and develop their motor, literacy and scientific skills.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:309fe410-115b-4975-be57-c88b9fc29df32019-08-15T23:06:15-05:002020-08-31T06:27:05-05:00Loving Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Kids2019-03-29 11:12:44 -0500Ronica A. O’HaraIn a time in which digital devices often rule, kids will happily head outdoors for adventures involving gardens, bugs and birds that spark their interest and creativity.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fbac5d78-1497-4012-b35b-22835e1104ad2019-08-15T23:06:18-05:002019-08-15T23:06:18-05:00Household Cleaning Products Affect Babies’ Guts and Weight: Disinfectants Linked to Health Concerns2019-03-29 10:54:40 -0500AnonymousCanadian toddlers in households that used chemical disinfectants at least once a week had disturbed gut microbes and higher body mass index scores than toddlers in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:942c77cd-9cd7-41cc-9483-1bfcb6734cfd2019-08-16T00:03:27-05:002021-03-11T15:50:34-06:00Air Care for Kids: Keeping the Homefront Allergy-Free2019-03-04 13:42:52 -0600Avery MackKids are especially sensitive to the pollen, chemicals, dust mites, mold and pet dander that cause allergies, but simple strategies can keep these culprits in check.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bfd0bc52-3861-46fa-a3e3-8527ffa6914e2019-08-16T00:08:08-05:002019-08-16T00:08:08-05:00Screen Time Doubles Kids’ Risk of Anxiety and Depression: Impacts Mental Health in Youth2019-01-31 12:06:00 -0600AnonymousChildren and teens who spend more than seven hours a day on screens are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety or depression.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:118a2d5b-596a-471f-8829-400444e3fd422019-08-15T23:23:25-05:002019-08-15T23:23:25-05:00Soothing Anxious Kids: Natural Remedies Restore Calm2019-01-31 11:27:35 -0600Marlaina DonatoSocial network-stoked anxiety is rising among kids who already have enough to worry about, but their stress can be lowered with mindful approaches, nature, sleep, diet and supplements.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>urn:uuid:204986dc-81c7-4db1-a378-b583938e1e942019-08-15T23:53:49-05:002019-08-15T23:53:49-05:00Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier: The Daily Mile Program Improves Children's Fitness2018-12-27 12:42:37 -0600AnonymousA Scottish program called The Daily Mile, which allowed school kids to walk or run 15 minutes a day, improved overall fitness and lowered body fat.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nadallas.com">Natural Awakenings Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex Edition</a></small></p>