tag:www.wakeupnaturally.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kids?page=26Healthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York Page 26Healthy Living Healthy Planet2019-08-16T00:47:39-04:00urn: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.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</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.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</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.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8afda29c-a3a1-49e8-9ce6-46eb2d4116d42019-08-16T00:02:09-04:002019-08-16T00:02:09-04:00Playing Outside Before Lunch Spurs Kids to Eat Healthier: Recess First, Cafeteria Second2015-12-29 17:23:15 -0500AnonymousGrade-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.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ed40b84a-065a-4202-a48e-6d37e51c0f182019-08-16T00:33:37-04:002019-08-16T00:33:37-04:00Asbestos Found in Crayons and Children’s Toys: Deadly Chemical in Made-in-China Products2015-11-30 10:48:18 -0500AnonymousSome 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.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b5b6bf14-27d5-4835-bc11-8bb2928223022019-08-16T01:05:15-04:002019-08-16T01:05:15-04:00Generous Pint-Sized Givers: Teaching Kids How to Care and Share2015-11-30 10:47:00 -0500Jennifer 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.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:03bf2fc8-19ba-47bd-a7a9-78ffdcb701822019-08-16T00:50:08-04:002019-08-16T00:50:08-04:00What’s Your Child’s EQ?: Six Ways to Raise Emotional Intelligence2015-10-30 11:31:26 -0400Teal 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.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>urn:uuid:63b8419f-86a4-4f0e-b1c0-9532548a51072019-08-16T00:36:14-04:002021-03-02T14:22:20-05:00Animal Friends Soothe Autistic Children: Relief for Stressful Social Situations2015-10-30 10:59:18 -0400Rachael 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.wakeupnaturally.com">Natural Awakenings Westchester / Putnam / Dutchess New York</a></small></p>