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Healthy Kids

Kids’ Eating Disorders

February 22nd, 2022 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Some common disorders in children 12 and under include: Anorexia Nervosa: Signs and symptoms include weight loss (often dramatic), distorted body image, [&hellip

Healthy Kids

Beyond Picky Eating: Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders

February 22nd, 2022 | by Marlaina Donato

Most kids go through food phases and bouts of fussiness during mealtime, but more serious problems can lurk beneath the [&hellip

Healthy Kids

Parents as Role Models: How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors

January 25th, 2022 | by Sandra Yeyati

Like the familiar adage, “Monkey see, monkey do,” children learn habits, attitudes and values by observing and mimicking their parents. [&hellip

Healthy Kids

Zen Zone for Kids: Create the Perfect Calm-Down Corner at Home

December 31st, 2021 | by Marlaina Donato

Children and teens are sensitive beings, and like adults, they need daily tools to offset the stresses of life. Whether [&hellip

Healthy Kids

The Best Books for Kids: Gift Choices that Can Open Up Worlds

November 30th, 2021 | by Sandra Yeyati

Helping children learn to read and love books is one of the greatest parental endeavors. Many kids learn their first [&hellip

Health Briefs

Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise

October 31st, 2021 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

The right kind of exercise can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research from the University of Delaware. An article published in [&hellip

Healthy Kids

Michaeleen Doucleff on Ancient Teachings for Modern Parenting

September 29th, 2021 | by Julie Peterson

National Public Radio (NPR) science correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff literally searched the world to learn how to be a better parent. She learned [&hellip

Healthy Kids

Talking to Kids About Climate Change: What They Need to Know from Those They Trust

September 29th, 2021 | by Sandra Yeyati

As scientists have been predicting, climate-related fires, floods and drought are becoming commonplace. Our children are seeing and hearing about [&hellip

Eco Tip

Avoid Air Pollutants to Protect Children’s Mental Health

July 31st, 2021 | by Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Exposure to even moderate levels of traffic-related air pollutants during childhood results in a greater risk of mental illness by age 18, [&hellip

Healthy Kids

Relaxed Kids : Simple Ways to Calm Anxious Children

May 31st, 2021 | by Sandra Yeyati

It doesn’t take a full-on tantrum for children to experience or exhibit stress. According to licensed school psychologist and spiritual counselor [&hellip