tag:www.swflnaturalawakenings.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kids?page=10Healthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers Page 10Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-15T21:47:35-07:00urn:uuid:3cbcfaa4-4253-4528-9038-21ecf027f4002019-08-15T21:47:35-07:002019-08-15T21:47:35-07:00The Sensitive Child: How to Nurture Special Gifts2016-10-31 08:40:39 -0700Maureen HealyWhen parents understand how to meet their child’s unique needs, children harboring extreme empathy and other emotional sensitivities can accomplish much.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:17533c27-a42c-41b6-8bfd-f9b28301a3612019-08-15T21:59:10-07:002019-08-15T21:59:10-07:00Gut Bacteria Linked to Toddler Temperament: Researchers Find Correlation to Behavior2016-10-31 08:13:36 -0700AnonymousToddlers with diverse gut bacteria proved to be more curious and sociable and less impulsive than toddlers with fewer types of bacteria.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:16f4c657-953c-43da-b9aa-9cad92ef6a022019-08-15T22:16:15-07:002019-08-15T22:16:15-07:00Exercising Women Have Fewer C-Sections: Fitness Routines Reduce Cesarean Deliveries2016-10-31 08:13:29 -0700AnonymousWomen that worked out regularly during pregnancy had fewer cesarean deliveries and a lower risk of hypertension and diabetes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:40437600-042d-4361-8e45-c9a9cfb045cb2019-08-15T21:42:11-07:002021-03-02T12:11:44-08:00Heavy TV Watching Linked to Poor Bone Health: Risks of Excessive Television Time2016-10-31 08:13:28 -0700Rachael OppyChildren between 5 and 20 years of age that watched more than 14 hours a week of TV had lower bone mineral content as young adults.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c38abe03-cf95-43a0-a109-ebd07d2e54e52019-08-21T13:00:10-07:002019-08-21T13:00:10-07:00Nutrition Improves Children’s Learning Potential and School Performance2016-09-30 08:44:27 -0700AnonymousExisting data suggests that with better nutrition students are better able to learn, have fewer absences and their behavior improves, causing fewer classroom disruptions.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b95f879d-49ee-45cd-820b-48a2bdd438662019-08-15T22:14:49-07:002019-08-15T22:14:49-07:00Sore Throat Soothers: Natural Remedies Help Kids Heal2016-09-30 07:59:43 -0700Kathleen BarnesSalt water, lemon juice, honey and sage are some of the low-cost and highly effective ways to treat a child’s painful throat.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:30200c18-74b7-4fe8-8517-d6ea2e0c281e2019-08-15T21:09:10-07:002021-03-22T11:47:33-07:00Raising a Music Lover: Kids Thrive to Rhythms of Head and Heart2016-08-31 11:07:15 -0700Randy KambicAdding an M for music to the three R’s boosts students’ self-confidence and bolsters not only their appreciation of music but also vocabulary and math skills.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:659576b6-fcc7-4e89-a472-b448354b61e32019-08-15T21:44:00-07:002019-08-15T21:44:00-07:00Vegan Diet Benefits Kids’ Heart Health: Promoting Plant-Based Foods for Children2016-08-31 10:44:19 -0700AnonymousObese youngsters between the ages of 9 and 18 fared better in heart-health markers when adhering to a vegan plant-based diet than their counterparts following the American Heart Association diet.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4153ba15-76ce-468a-9920-25978219fb5f2019-08-15T21:41:11-07:002019-08-15T21:41:11-07:00Breast Milk Supports Preemies’ Developing Brains: Increases Premature Babies' Brain Sizes2016-08-31 10:44:09 -0700AnonymousIn a study of 77 premature infants, those that received at least half of their diet from breast milk had larger brain volumes, a possible indicator of better cognitive development.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:cd862e6d-c69b-49d3-ae34-2ea351fc95662019-08-15T21:14:37-07:002019-08-15T21:14:37-07:00Kinesthetic Kids: New Desks Aid Learning via Movement2016-08-31 10:44:01 -0700AnonymousStudents in a South Carolina school learn their spelling and math by rotating through 15 stations that combine learning exercises with play-ready basketball hoops or exercise bikes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:915dd289-3268-4053-aebf-cd22da4d23d52019-08-15T22:19:09-07:002019-08-15T22:19:09-07:00Breastfed Babies Have Fewer Colds and Ear Infections: Prolonged Nursing Provides Protection2016-08-16 10:53:35 -0700AnonymousA six-year Texan study found that prolonged breastfeeding reduces both sniffles and painful earaches in newborns.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:64f088fe-855c-463d-8bc2-520c49869f362019-08-15T21:37:20-07:002021-03-22T11:12:35-07:00Growing Up Empowered: Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves2016-07-29 10:30:46 -0700Judith FertigWe build confidence in our children by encouraging their unique strengths, fostering their dreams, allowing healthy risks and engaging them in community service.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2d8ba238-2b39-4301-bde2-b1e2bf6b52132019-08-15T22:09:49-07:002019-08-15T22:09:49-07:00Delayed Kindergarten Reduces Attention Deficit: Reason to Push Back Starting School2016-07-29 08:50:28 -0700AnonymousDanish children that start kindergarten at age 6 instead of 5 are far less likely to be inattentive or hyperactive five years later.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fb76cb62-e926-40d8-bcef-6e7ea1078cd32019-08-15T21:55:48-07:002019-08-15T21:55:48-07:00Prenatal Sun Exposure Lowers Asthma Risk: Increased Vitamin D Reduces Likelihood2016-07-29 08:50:19 -0700AnonymousPerhaps because of the natural vitamin D supplied by sunlight, researchers found that children are less likely to have asthma if their mothers lived in a sunny location during the second trimester of pregnancy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e4fafac7-ecf9-42cf-8842-e3c5053155d52019-08-15T22:20:52-07:002019-08-15T22:20:52-07:00Young Adult Insomnia Linked to Chronic Pain: Lack of Sleep Early On Leads to Complications Later in Life2016-07-29 08:50:18 -0700AnonymousAbout two in five Dutch adults between the ages of 19 and 22 that reported problems sleeping had chronic pain three years later.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.swflnaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Naples and Fort Myers</a></small></p>