tag:www.naturaltucson.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kids?page=8Healthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings Tucson Page 8Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-15T22:22:23-07:00urn:uuid:4bcb943d-2c0b-407a-8637-1c163f4185ab2019-08-15T22:22:23-07:002019-08-15T22:22:23-07:00High-Fat Diet Risks Multiple Sclerosis Relapse: Increasing Veggies Cuts Risk2018-03-30 09:17:42 -0700AnonymousEating a high-fat diet increases the risk of multiple sclerosis relapse in children by as much as 56 percent, while each additional cup of weekly vegetables cuts the risk by 50 percent.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a8b6198c-c2ed-49ad-b7eb-fde017b88c292019-08-15T21:56:01-07:002019-08-15T21:56:01-07:00Into the Woods: Nature Helps Kids Build Skills and Character2018-03-30 09:17:21 -0700April ThompsonNature immersion programs help kids to navigate through woodlands and listen to their quiet inner voice.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d6a7f530-c9ac-42d5-b9f0-4cb84e88b7932019-08-20T12:58:48-07:002019-08-20T12:58:48-07:00Does My Child Need Vision Therapy?: Frequently Asked Questions & Important Answers2018-03-29 21:04:25 -0700AnonymousOver the past 10 years, the Arizona Vision Therapy Center has been asked a lot of questions about vision therapy by parents that have come t...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6eacd96e-3796-449e-8f8f-b772cc6c7de52019-08-15T21:34:05-07:002019-08-15T21:34:05-07:00Teen Marijuana Use Fosters Depression: Impact on Mental Health2018-03-01 17:32:03 -0700AnonymousTeens using marijuana have a higher risk of depression as young adults, and depressed young teens are more likely to be using marijuana by age 18.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5d7e0b0c-3b91-4f9b-997c-751174f906532019-08-15T21:20:03-07:002019-08-15T21:20:03-07:00Upbeat Kids: Five Steps to Positivity2018-02-28 10:10:05 -0700Tamar ChanskyBy using wise strategies, we can help a child move past negativity and despair into a fresh, happier point of view.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7eb1536e-d3b1-4d83-b800-212ae8f0c0da2019-08-15T22:03:54-07:002019-08-15T22:03:54-07:00Antidepressants in Pregnancy Linked to Autism: Slightly Higher Risk Involved2018-01-31 11:04:40 -0700AnonymousChildren born to Swedish mothers that took antidepressants when pregnant had a slightly higher risk of autism compared to mothers with psychiatric conditions not taking the meds.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f2e21b74-5dea-44c9-87a4-2d57420b1c982019-08-15T21:37:42-07:002019-08-15T21:37:42-07:00Banishing Body-Image Blues: How Teens Can Learn to Love Their Looks2018-01-31 10:39:24 -0700Amber Lanier NagleYoung women worldwide don’t feel happy with their bodies, but by monitoring their thoughts, eating well and exercising, they can face the world with confidence.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:86857dcd-1828-4c5b-9fad-2d38d759d8c12019-08-15T22:16:43-07:002019-08-15T22:16:43-07:00Healthy Weight Kids: Food Choices that Prevent Obesity2017-12-29 11:10:28 -0700Amber Lanier NagleWith one in six U.S. youngsters classified as obese, it’s important for parents to follow healthy eating strategies to reduce children’s odds of disease now and later.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:06299df4-9f10-4b44-8506-09b327812c5d2019-08-15T21:01:13-07:002019-08-15T21:01:13-07:00Awake Parenting: Raising Connected, Confident Kids2017-11-30 15:14:13 -0700Judith FertigChildren are not ours to possess or own, but rather to guide into living fearlessly and authentically.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:677daf51-44fd-4c47-82b0-0da2f9d2bcc52019-08-15T21:46:53-07:002019-08-15T21:46:53-07:00Naps Boost Toddler Talk: Daytime Snoozes Help with Language Development2017-11-30 14:21:05 -0700AnonymousToddlers under age three that took the most daytime naps developed larger vocabularies over time, British researchers found.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7b31b50e-014b-42dc-9e36-1f053e9f42ca2019-08-15T21:15:32-07:002020-08-27T07:54:46-07:00Books that Kids Will Love: Advice for Parents from Award-Winners2017-10-31 09:55:00 -0700Randy KambicBooks with strong stories and inspiring characters can entice children away from e-devices, broaden their horizons and encourage their dreams.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7d206e87-a8b9-41de-91d9-0244a0023d362019-08-20T12:58:06-07:002019-08-20T12:58:06-07:00Jobs for Cats: Purrs for Autism2017-10-05 18:32:29 -0700AnonymousPurrs for Autism brings Hermitage Cat Shelter cats who are social and curious to spend one-on-one time with autistic children 6 to 12 years ...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ba4e195b-4783-43cc-b15c-89b432812cc02019-08-15T21:22:13-07:002021-03-11T13:09:57-07:00School Om Work: Kids Calm Themselves with Meditation2017-09-29 16:18:26 -0700April ThompsonStudents in forward-thinking school districts are learning through meditation to relax, focus and stay calm in the face of trying conditions.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dfb1f9e4-c206-4eb1-8961-7d34b72fb71c2019-08-15T21:32:10-07:002019-08-15T21:32:10-07:00Fast Foodies: Toddlers Routinely Reach for French Fries2017-09-29 16:18:00 -0700AnonymousThe journal Pediatrics reports that children under the age of 2 are more likely to eat French fries than healthy vegetables on any given day and many eat no veggies at all.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:28cf5bd1-bfe8-4f59-a68d-d172f259abd12019-08-15T22:17:49-07:002019-08-15T22:17:49-07:00Tonsillectomies Help Only Temporarily: Benefits Do Not Last2017-08-31 09:14:36 -0700AnonymousChildren have fewer school absences and infections in the first year after a tonsillectomy, but the benefits ebb over time, reports a Vanderbilt University Medical Center study of 10,000 children.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>