tag:www.nachicago.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kids?page=13Healthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Sustainable Living Chicago Page 13Healthy Living Healthy Planet2020-05-25T10:10:56-05:00urn:uuid:f77f602d-997f-478d-a1d2-44a662b867cf2019-08-15T23:39:53-05:002020-05-25T10:10:56-05:00Mindful Minutes for Little Ones: Yoga Helps Kids Focus and Relax2016-01-29 10:43:26 -0600Julianne 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.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:198b07f7-c165-430a-a4f2-e9e325a1ad912019-08-15T23:47:39-05:002019-08-15T23:47:39-05:00Kids Get Fewer Cavities When Mothers Chew Xylitol Gum: Reduces Oral Bacteria in Little Ones2016-01-29 10:07:28 -0600AnonymousBabies 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.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a5bd6031-eb34-4cfd-be8c-cc2e6e8c0acd2019-08-15T23:36:56-05:002019-08-15T23:36:56-05:00Kids Learn Social Skills Through Pretending and Joking: Humor and Fantasy Play Increases Interpersonal Abilities2016-01-29 10:07:15 -0600AnonymousToddlers 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.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:66ff0afb-eb14-4867-9678-bcd9698d3ea42019-08-15T23:12:17-05:002021-03-02T13:22:30-06:00Unique Character: Sesame Street Addresses Autism2015-12-29 16:23:16 -0600Rachael 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.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8afda29c-a3a1-49e8-9ce6-46eb2d4116d42019-08-15T23:02:09-05:002019-08-15T23:02:09-05:00Playing Outside Before Lunch Spurs Kids to Eat Healthier: Recess First, Cafeteria Second2015-12-29 16:23:15 -0600AnonymousGrade-school kids chow down more often on fruits and veggies for lunch if they eat after recess rather than before.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ed40b84a-065a-4202-a48e-6d37e51c0f182019-08-15T23:33:37-05:002019-08-15T23:33:37-05:00Asbestos Found in Crayons and Children’s Toys: Deadly Chemical in Made-in-China Products2015-11-30 09:48:18 -0600AnonymousSome popular toys made in China, including crayons and lab kits, contain deadly asbestos, reports the Environmental Working Group.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b5b6bf14-27d5-4835-bc11-8bb2928223022019-08-16T00:05:15-05:002019-08-16T00:05:15-05:00Generous Pint-Sized Givers: Teaching Kids How to Care and Share2015-11-30 09:47:00 -0600Jennifer JacobsonWalking children through the process of being helpful to others can instill lifelong habits of altruism.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:03bf2fc8-19ba-47bd-a7a9-78ffdcb701822019-08-15T23:50:08-05:002019-08-15T23:50:08-05:00What’s Your Child’s EQ?: Six Ways to Raise Emotional Intelligence2015-10-30 10:31:26 -0500Teal SwanBy listening closely to our children and validating their emotions, we can empower them to better handle tough situations, sometimes all on their own.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:63b8419f-86a4-4f0e-b1c0-9532548a51072019-08-15T23:36:14-05:002021-03-02T13:22:20-06:00Animal Friends Soothe Autistic Children: Relief for Stressful Social Situations2015-10-30 09:59:18 -0500Rachael OppyIf they play with a guinea pig before reading in front of other children, autistic children suffer significantly less social anxiety, Purdue University researchers have found.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:766627fc-33a0-4689-b4c3-f1535ba0e6132019-08-16T00:06:59-05:002019-08-16T00:06:59-05:00Antidepressants in Pregnancy Raises Risk of Hypertension in Kids: Heart Issues Face the Unborn2015-10-30 09:59:10 -0500AnonymousChildren born to pregnant women taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) or other antidepressant drugs have a 40-50 percent higher chance of high blood pressure in childhood.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b19330ea-9b08-4ee1-9aa8-a6ed93bc878f2019-08-15T23:13:10-05:002019-08-15T23:13:10-05:00Early Puberty: The New Normal?2015-09-30 10:18:19 -0500Kathleen BarnesAmerican girls often start physically maturing these days before age 10—a dramatic drop in the onset rate of puberty that appears linked to diet, chemicals and stress.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:64507cce-4a65-4ba4-837c-2d5476d586952019-08-16T00:19:14-05:002019-08-16T00:19:14-05:00U.S. Kids Not Drinking Enough Liquids: Children in America are Dehydrated2015-09-30 09:25:41 -0500AnonymousMore than half of U.S. kids ages 6 to 19 are insufficiently hydrated.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ed5d943d-1b9e-4027-b8ef-3d56088902612019-08-15T23:59:02-05:002021-03-22T13:49:52-05:00Music and Audio Books Help Kids Move Past Pain: Soothing Sounds2015-09-30 09:25:14 -0500Rachael OppyAfter major surgery, children that listened to their favorite music or an audio book felt significantly less pain.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4b4ddb6d-d1e3-4c94-b6da-725386bd9a102019-08-16T00:02:37-05:002019-08-16T00:02:37-05:00Whole Child Sports: Free Play Earns the Winning Score2015-08-31 11:57:29 -0500Luis Fernando LlosaParents may believe organized sports are best for kids, but free play is actually what makes kids creative, resilient and better problem-solvers.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>urn:uuid:53e6c06f-41fb-4836-86d2-0b3ee74c5cd52019-08-15T23:12:13-05:002019-08-15T23:12:13-05:00Think Before You Ink: How to Make Body Art Safe and Reversible2015-07-31 10:48:58 -0500April ThompsonA tattoo that feels adventurous today can cut off future adventures, especially when it comes to jobs.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.nachicago.com">Natural Awakenings Chicago</a></small></p>