tag:www.naturaltucson.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kids?page=14Healthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings Tucson Page 14Healthy Living Healthy Planet2021-03-02T12:22:20-07:00urn:uuid:63b8419f-86a4-4f0e-b1c0-9532548a51072019-08-15T21:36:14-07:002021-03-02T12:22:20-07:00Animal Friends Soothe Autistic Children: Relief for Stressful Social Situations2015-10-30 07:59:18 -0700Rachael OppyIf they play with a guinea pig before reading in front of other children, autistic children suffer significantly less social anxiety, Purdue University researchers have found.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:766627fc-33a0-4689-b4c3-f1535ba0e6132019-08-15T22:06:59-07:002019-08-15T22:06:59-07:00Antidepressants in Pregnancy Raises Risk of Hypertension in Kids: Heart Issues Face the Unborn2015-10-30 07:59:10 -0700AnonymousChildren born to pregnant women taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) or other antidepressant drugs have a 40-50 percent higher chance of high blood pressure in childhood.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b19330ea-9b08-4ee1-9aa8-a6ed93bc878f2019-08-15T21:13:10-07:002019-08-15T21:13:10-07:00Early Puberty: The New Normal?2015-09-30 08:18:19 -0700Kathleen BarnesAmerican girls often start physically maturing these days before age 10—a dramatic drop in the onset rate of puberty that appears linked to diet, chemicals and stress.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:64507cce-4a65-4ba4-837c-2d5476d586952019-08-15T22:19:14-07:002019-08-15T22:19:14-07:00U.S. Kids Not Drinking Enough Liquids: Children in America are Dehydrated2015-09-30 07:25:41 -0700AnonymousMore than half of U.S. kids ages 6 to 19 are insufficiently hydrated.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ed5d943d-1b9e-4027-b8ef-3d56088902612019-08-15T21:59:02-07:002021-03-22T11:49:52-07:00Music and Audio Books Help Kids Move Past Pain: Soothing Sounds2015-09-30 07:25:14 -0700Rachael OppyAfter major surgery, children that listened to their favorite music or an audio book felt significantly less pain.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4b4ddb6d-d1e3-4c94-b6da-725386bd9a102019-08-15T22:02:37-07:002019-08-15T22:02:37-07:00Whole Child Sports: Free Play Earns the Winning Score2015-08-31 09:57:29 -0700Luis Fernando LlosaParents may believe organized sports are best for kids, but free play is actually what makes kids creative, resilient and better problem-solvers.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:18e7e3a7-a27e-4bbb-addf-48719b8089f82019-08-20T12:50:18-07:002019-08-20T12:50:18-07:00Children and Divorce2015-07-31 22:39:00 -0700Ronnie KaufmanA Journey of Unconditional Love<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:90b3de7f-f020-424b-a1cb-28ead6735ae82019-08-20T12:50:16-07:002019-08-20T12:50:16-07:00Kids These Days2015-07-31 22:36:31 -0700Mark Pirtle"Kids these days.” How many times have we heard someone speak these words? How many times have we thought or spoken them ourselves? Adults a...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b5d39288-f03e-48c0-a4d8-9a441f77cfd92019-08-20T12:50:17-07:002019-08-20T12:50:17-07:00Group Healing Event with Alex Hermosillo and ‘Kid Against Chemo’2015-07-31 21:57:28 -0700AnonymousAlex Hermosillo, internationally known healer, author, spiritual teacher and founder of the Mastery of Energy Healing Center, in Tempe, is o...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1ebce82f-3de0-4baa-accc-a3ba0d6087c82019-08-20T12:50:23-07:002019-08-20T12:50:23-07:00Art Therapy Aids in Children’s Brain Development2015-07-31 21:40:34 -0700AnonymousArt making is a creative and natural process which can also be a powerful therapeutic modality for youth of all ages. According to Jodi Gonz...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:53e6c06f-41fb-4836-86d2-0b3ee74c5cd52019-08-15T21:12:13-07:002019-08-15T21:12:13-07:00Think Before You Ink: How to Make Body Art Safe and Reversible2015-07-31 08:48:58 -0700April ThompsonA tattoo that feels adventurous today can cut off future adventures, especially when it comes to jobs.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:db503ea6-c200-4c9e-b97c-cb051b4078352019-08-15T22:18:56-07:002021-03-02T12:56:00-07:00Constipated Kids Helped by Tummy Massage: Brings Natural Relief for Kids2015-07-31 08:19:18 -0700Rachael OppyTwenty minutes a day of abdominal massage relieved chronic constipation in 87 percent of children participating in a University of Washington study.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:25ada440-6d85-4645-b8a8-5d77dce5c6d92019-08-15T21:35:46-07:002021-03-11T13:47:48-07:00Enlightened Parenting: Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids2015-07-31 08:18:57 -0700Meredith MontgomeryBeing a conscious parent means opening ourselves to a child’s true needs for both direction and autonomy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:909104c2-ab61-4fc3-bf3c-dd15317862982019-08-15T21:09:57-07:002019-08-15T21:09:57-07:00Produce Produces Heftier Newborns: Fruits and Veggies Linked to Healthy Birth Weights2015-07-31 08:18:45 -0700AnonymousPregnant women that eat lots of fruits and veggies give birth to babies with higher birth weight, which is linked to better brain development throughout the infant’s life.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:921c13be-e055-49d2-a3c0-8ab7463326512019-08-15T21:27:48-07:002019-08-15T21:27:48-07:00Adventures in Nature: Families Create Memories at Nearby Parks2015-06-30 08:16:00 -0700Harriet ShugarmanShowing off the glories of nature to our kids can be as easy as taking off to the nearest state park for a camping weekend.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>