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Parents Use Complementary Health Care for Kids: Children Taking Part in Alternative Medicine or Practices

Dec 28, 2016

The latest American survey on the subject found that almost one in nine children used complementary medicine or practices, such as fish oil, probiotics, chiropractic care and yoga, in the previous year.

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Early-to-Bed Kids at Less Risk of Obesity: Keeping a Healthy Bedtime Schedule

Dec 28, 2016

Young children that were tucked into bed before 8 p.m., when examined 10 years later, had less than half the obesity rate of those that had gone to bed after 9 p.m.

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The Wild and Wooly Teen Brain: What Kids Need from Us to Grow Wise

Dec 28, 2016 ● By April Thompson

Adolescent brains are wired for high emotions and thrill-seeking, which is why teens need honesty, trust and calm understanding from the adults in their lives.

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Autism Risk Linked to Banned Chemicals: Prenatal Exposure Increases Odds

Dec 28, 2016

Children born to mothers with high exposures to PCBs, DDT and other banned-but-still-present chemicals had a 50 to 82 percent greater chance of being born with autism.

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Teens Hooked on Ear Buds Prone to Tinnitus: Ringing in Ears Linked to Headphones

Nov 30, 2016

Half of a group of 170 teenagers that used ear buds reported bouts of ringing or buzzing in their ears.

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Why Some Kids Grow Up with Fewer Allergies: Connection to Thumb Sucking

Nov 30, 2016

Children that sucked their thumb or bit their nails had fewer allergies as adults, reports a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Merry Munching: Sugar-Free Treats Kids Love

Nov 30, 2016 ● By Judith Fertig

Holidays bring out the sweet tooth in us all and clever options make sure that kids and adults don’t go into sugar overload.

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The Sensitive Child: How to Nurture Special Gifts

Oct 31, 2016 ● By Maureen Healy

When parents understand how to meet their child’s unique needs, children harboring extreme empathy and other emotional sensitivities can accomplish much.

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Gut Bacteria Linked to Toddler Temperament: Researchers Find Correlation to Behavior

Oct 31, 2016

Toddlers with diverse gut bacteria proved to be more curious and sociable and less impulsive than toddlers with fewer types of bacteria.

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Exercising Women Have Fewer C-Sections: Fitness Routines Reduce Cesarean Deliveries

Oct 31, 2016

Women that worked out regularly during pregnancy had fewer cesarean deliveries and a lower risk of hypertension and diabetes.

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Heavy TV Watching Linked to Poor Bone Health: Risks of Excessive Television Time

Oct 31, 2016

Children 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.

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Sore Throat Soothers: Natural Remedies Help Kids Heal

Sep 30, 2016 ● By Kathleen Barnes

Salt water, lemon juice, honey and sage are some of the low-cost and highly effective ways to treat a child’s painful throat.

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Raising a Music Lover: Kids Thrive to Rhythms of Head and Heart

Aug 31, 2016 ● By Randy Kambic

Adding 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.

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Vegan Diet Benefits Kids’ Heart Health: Promoting Plant-Based Foods for Children

Aug 31, 2016

Obese 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.

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Breast Milk Supports Preemies’ Developing Brains: Increases Premature Babies' Brain Sizes

Aug 31, 2016

In 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.

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Kinesthetic Kids: New Desks Aid Learning via Movement

Aug 31, 2016

Students 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.

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Breastfed Babies Have Fewer Colds and Ear Infections: Prolonged Nursing Provides Protection

Aug 16, 2016

A six-year Texan study found that prolonged breastfeeding reduces both sniffles and painful earaches in newborns.

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Growing Up Empowered: Helping Kids Step into Their Best Selves

Jul 29, 2016 ● By Judith Fertig

We build confidence in our children by encouraging their unique strengths, fostering their dreams, allowing healthy risks and engaging them in community service.

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Delayed Kindergarten Reduces Attention Deficit: Reason to Push Back Starting School

Jul 29, 2016

Danish children that start kindergarten at age 6 instead of 5 are far less likely to be inattentive or hyperactive five years later.

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Prenatal Sun Exposure Lowers Asthma Risk: Increased Vitamin D Reduces Likelihood

Jul 29, 2016

Perhaps 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.

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Juy 2026 Issue - Good Vibes, Great Outdoors

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Natural Awakenings Chicago July 2026 magazine cover featuring fresh strawberries with the headline “Good Vibes, Great Outdoors” and stories on outdoor wellness, pickleball fitness, vibrant summer salads, sustainable backyard water features and exploring Indiana Dunes.
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