tag:www.naturaltucson.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kids?page=10Healthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings Tucson Page 10Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-15T21:43:16-07:00urn:uuid:32010741-bdc6-417c-a9c6-e05c137768be2019-08-15T21:43:16-07:002019-08-15T21:43:16-07:00The Joys of Grandparenting: How to Mindfully Love Little Ones2017-04-28 08:47:25 -0700April ThompsonWe can be truly terrific grandparents when we both adore the grandkids and nurture their parents.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a5e16915-f095-4c01-b413-b4b6c0ff43cc2019-08-15T21:09:19-07:002019-08-15T21:09:19-07:00Greener Diapers: Cloth Better than Disposable for People and the Planet2017-04-28 08:47:00 -0700AnonymousAbout 7.4 billion pounds of dirty plastic baby diapers pile up in landfills each year, yet cloth diapers offer clear environmental and cost advantages and even help with potty training.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7362bca9-eb95-40fd-9bf8-56a19f9e3e342019-08-15T21:40:44-07:002019-08-15T21:40:44-07:00Sedentary Kids Lag in Reading Skills: Lower Scores in Less Active Boys2017-03-31 07:20:50 -0700AnonymousYoung Finnish children that tend to be sedentary showed lower reading scores than peers that are generally physically active.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5c409617-b18a-44ae-98b1-f950be7e1aa32019-08-15T22:15:44-07:002019-08-15T22:15:44-07:00New Wave: Kids Organize to Save Our Oceans2017-03-31 07:20:38 -0700April ThompsonAs Earth’s oceans continue to decline with disastrous consequences, youth around the world are joining forces to fight pollution and influence policymakers.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dbe88370-50d7-464e-8266-d2cd05474fe72019-08-15T21:40:40-07:002019-08-15T21:40:40-07:00Kids Going Online at Bedtime Sleep Poorly: Issues with Electronic Use at Night2017-02-28 10:25:44 -0700AnonymousBritish kids between 6 and 19 that used devices within 90 minutes of falling asleep were more likely to sleep badly and be sleepy during the day, which also can lead to poor diet choices.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2c748233-ba72-4079-ac14-a3a06d6a21e42019-08-15T21:52:15-07:002021-02-25T11:22:37-07:00Wheezing Toddlers Prone to Food Allergies: Little Ones More Susceptible to Allergy Issues2017-02-28 10:25:38 -0700Rachael OppySingapore toddlers that experienced eczema or wheezing in their first 18 months were more likely to have a food allergy at 36 months.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e64e662f-2014-43a1-b903-76ab587426f92019-08-15T21:51:59-07:002019-08-15T21:51:59-07:00Clean Jeans: Laundry Machines Boost School Attendance2017-02-28 10:25:35 -0700AnonymousMore than 90 percent of struggling middle-school kids attended classes more often when they were able to bring their dirty clothes to school for washing in Whirlpool-donated machines.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b0e18bf9-e6c6-47eb-8485-9983079f095b2019-08-15T21:19:27-07:002019-08-15T21:19:27-07:00Silencing Cyberbullies: How to Defuse Bad Actors2017-02-28 10:25:25 -0700April ThompsonA shocking 43 percent of middle-school students report being targeted by cyberbullies, but actions by students and adults can mute mean-kid attacks.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bf5fadc9-08e2-4a91-9315-07f2315d9fa42019-08-15T21:44:51-07:002019-08-15T21:44:51-07:00Junior Achievement: Take the Kids to Work2017-02-28 10:25:00 -0700AnonymousOn April 26, more than 3.5 million American workplaces will open to their doors to their employees’ children for memory-making experiences sure to last a lifetime.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9b7e54c4-11ea-43bf-8897-64f509ef8aef2019-08-20T12:55:51-07:002019-08-20T12:55:51-07:00Is ADHD Linked to Poor Posture?2017-02-01 20:57:03 -0700AnonymousAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral disorder that happens in childhood, according to the Centers f...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:97198480-b5a2-4b4f-ae36-a50e27e551002019-08-15T21:57:07-07:002019-08-15T21:57:07-07:00Infants Breathing Bad Air May Suffer as Teens: Study Links Air Pollutants to Lung Function2017-01-31 10:46:18 -0700AnonymousA Swedish study found that 15-year-olds that had been exposed as 1-year-olds to high levels of air pollutants had more difficulty getting air through their lungs.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3ce8d156-2cda-475c-b4dc-3ab07a230f232019-08-15T21:02:20-07:002021-03-11T14:04:51-07:00Keep Decay Away: Kids Do Best with Holistic Dentistry2017-01-31 10:45:58 -0700Linda SechristSimple preventive measures such as xylitol lollipops, teething rings, and not licking a spoon before offering little ones food can prevent painful dental surgery for children.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5dc89784-9f52-4467-bb07-fb9ea86d193c2019-08-15T21:55:32-07:002019-08-15T21:55:32-07:00Parents Use Complementary Health Care for Kids: Children Taking Part in Alternative Medicine or Practices2016-12-28 11:43:59 -0700AnonymousThe latest American survey on the subject found that almost one in nine children used complementary medicine or practices, such as fish oil, probiotics, chiropractic care and yoga, in the previous year.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e8230dc9-fa26-409a-89eb-e72db4ee2e842019-08-15T21:56:30-07:002019-08-15T21:56:30-07:00Early-to-Bed Kids at Less Risk of Obesity: Keeping a Healthy Bedtime Schedule2016-12-28 11:43:46 -0700AnonymousYoung children that were tucked into bed before 8 p.m., when examined 10 years later, had less than half the obesity rate of those that had gone to bed after 9 p.m.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3d711ce6-bcfc-4aac-b0a2-8766181817a62019-08-15T21:32:14-07:002019-08-15T21:32:14-07:00The Wild and Wooly Teen Brain: What Kids Need from Us to Grow Wise2016-12-28 11:43:38 -0700April ThompsonAdolescent brains are wired for high emotions and thrill-seeking, which is why teens need honesty, trust and calm understanding from the adults in their lives.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>