tag:www.nalancaster.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kids?page=16Healthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks Page 16Healthy Living Healthy Planet2021-03-02T15:12:34-05:00urn:uuid:05282b2c-5898-4e95-b96b-c3217dbcd7672019-08-16T01:12:19-04:002021-03-02T15:12:34-05:00ADHD Meds Weaken Kids’ Bones: Prescription Medicine Linked to Osteopenia2016-06-30 11:13:59 -0400Rachael OppyIn a recent study, at least 25 percent of children between 8 and 17 taking such ADHD meds as Ritalin and Focalin were found to have osteopenia, early bone loss.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8a1b648b-4294-411d-8e2a-d2c50bea1c022019-08-16T01:06:48-04:002019-08-16T01:06:48-04:00Dad Matters: How to be the Father Kids Need2016-05-31 11:09:00 -0400Armin BrottWhen a dad is highly involved, the kids turn out to be smarter, more motivated and successful plus less likely to get into trouble.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b3acc3f4-9ed6-4589-b41b-6e52f451d58d2019-08-16T01:10:44-04:002019-08-16T01:10:44-04:00Seniors, Teens and Tykes: Enriching Programs Unite the Generations2016-04-29 12:02:49 -0400Linda SechristBooming numbers of both seniors and youngsters offer new opportunities for the two generations to learn from each other.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5d04d3db-f57b-417b-b148-f9a9f31baa842019-08-16T00:47:31-04:002019-08-16T00:47:32-04:00Magnesium Improves Childbirth for Mother and Newborn: Reduces Fevers and Complications2016-04-29 11:02:34 -0400AnonymousWomen given magnesium sulfate during childbirth suffered only half the number of fevers compared to a control group and their newborns had fewer complications.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:13149f01-264e-4e4d-87ad-7367ff7332872019-08-16T00:47:21-04:002019-08-16T00:47:21-04:00A Greener Shade of Youth: New Generations Put Earth First2016-03-31 11:28:27 -0400Randy KambicAs the planet warms up, teens and young adults are markedly more concerned about the environment and are educating themselves as they take action.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:270d8dc3-1a30-4162-9805-525b093a28742019-08-16T00:51:52-04:002021-03-11T16:35:24-05:00Nighttime Parenting: Fostering Healthful Sleep2016-02-29 16:54:43 -0500Stephanie DoddUp to 70 percent of American children have problems sleeping at night, but some simple steps help them get more shut-eye.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f77f602d-997f-478d-a1d2-44a662b867cf2019-08-16T00:39:53-04:002020-05-25T11:10:56-04:00Mindful Minutes for Little Ones: Yoga Helps Kids Focus and Relax2016-01-29 11:43:26 -0500Julianne HaleChildren's developing bodies and minds respond to yoga on a deep level, both on and off the mat. Here is how kids can get started practicing yoga to reap the many health benefits.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:198b07f7-c165-430a-a4f2-e9e325a1ad912019-08-16T00:47:39-04:002019-08-16T00:47:39-04:00Kids Get Fewer Cavities When Mothers Chew Xylitol Gum: Reduces Oral Bacteria in Little Ones2016-01-29 11:07:28 -0500AnonymousBabies up to toddler age had 46 percent fewer strep infections when their mothers regularly chewed xylitol gum.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a5bd6031-eb34-4cfd-be8c-cc2e6e8c0acd2019-08-16T00:36:56-04:002019-08-16T00:36:56-04:00Kids Learn Social Skills Through Pretending and Joking: Humor and Fantasy Play Increases Interpersonal Abilities2016-01-29 11:07:15 -0500AnonymousToddlers that were joked around with and played “pretend” activities developed better interpersonal skills later in life.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>urn:uuid:66ff0afb-eb14-4867-9678-bcd9698d3ea42019-08-16T00:12:17-04:002021-03-02T14:22:30-05:00Unique Character: Sesame Street Addresses Autism2015-12-29 17:23:16 -0500Rachael OppyCreators of the popular kids’ puppet show are consulting with autism groups in creating a new autistic kid-character named Julia.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nalancaster.com"> Natural Awakenings Lancaster-Berks</a></small></p>