tag:www.wakeupnaturally.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kidsHealthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-03T23:32:41-05:00urn:uuid:b6da7371-cfb4-464a-b18b-d0d28db992842024-02-25T19:56:41-05:002024-03-03T23:32:41-05:00Ear Infections: Holistic Treatments for Kids2024-02-29 09:23:00 -0500Jennifer Zethner, RN, MS, CPNPThe common ear infection is caused by a buildup of mucus in the middle ear and is accompanied by pain, fever, redness, swelling and possibly discharge. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7185d4ae-f8ba-4fb7-bbf2-1bb791ef52bc2024-01-24T15:47:16-05:002024-03-01T15:30:25-05:00Helping America’s Kids Eat Better: How Three Women are Leading the Movement2024-01-31 09:23:00 -0500Megy KarydesThe foods and drinks kids consume have tremendous impact on their overall health. a healthy lifestyle from infancy to adulthood helps people maintain good health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3e8aa41e-8cb4-4ecb-bea3-4d260ec033cd2023-12-19T17:57:15-05:002024-02-07T19:24:30-05:00Kidfluencers: Using Social Media for Positive Change2023-12-29 09:23:00 -0500Megy KarydesSocial media has made it easier than ever to share ideas, and today’s generation of digital natives
are adept at using it.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:efea64d2-6f12-4cb7-afb2-8d54cc9847252023-11-16T19:58:46-05:002024-01-01T09:38:55-05:00The Skills Children Need: How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood2023-11-28 06:30:00 -0500Jennifer Zethner, RN, MS, CPNPSkills learned at a young age are pivotal in shaping the development of children. As parents, educators and caregivers, we want them to develop into well-rounded, successful adults.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fcccbea9-78b3-4106-acbe-ed7fa5e852a22023-10-15T19:39:56-04:002023-12-01T14:12:44-05:00The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony: How Skin-to-Skin Contact Helps Development2023-10-31 09:30:00 -0400Christine Ramos, RN, CLC, CCM, IBCLC (retired)Imagine being an infant born only moments ago. The onslaught of new sensations must be overwhelming as they suddenly feel the weight of a once-buoyant body.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:aba0bb0b-63e3-4b3a-b68e-ef460c7ffedd2023-09-25T15:00:42-04:002023-10-31T08:42:04-04:00Visual Skills for Success in School2023-09-29 09:31:43 -0400Dr. Samantha SlotnickFor success in school, a child needs to develop efficient use of several key visual skills (see sidebar “Key Visual Skills for Success in School” for a full list). A school screening will only detect whether a child can see clearly at long distance. Let's consider the classroom experience.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0747123e-2632-42df-b22a-f01ce594a57b2023-09-15T20:20:21-04:002023-11-01T14:47:15-04:00A Symphony of Skill-Building: How Music Spurs Childhood Development2023-09-29 09:30:00 -0400Sheila JulsonFor adults, music has the power to instill feelings of joy, relaxation and calmness, or to motivate us when we are exercising or performing a task, but for children, there are added benefits.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a02ed3e6-5aed-424d-a19e-ffe6916d895f2023-08-16T16:23:27-04:002023-09-29T09:59:36-04:00Helping Kids Cope: Guiding Children Through Trauma and Anxiety2023-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Carrie JacksonChildren today are facing ever-increasing amounts of stress and anxiety. In addition to academic pressure, bullying and family dynamics, kids are worried about navigating social media, climate change and school shootings.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>