tag:www.awakeningcharlotte.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kids?page=4Healthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings Charlotte Page 4Healthy Living Healthy Planet2022-12-01T09:03:43-05:00urn:uuid:8ae9d1b9-b966-440a-b4e1-df5919a0e9872019-11-22T14:08:22-05:002022-12-01T09:03:43-05:00Refresh Holiday Traditions: Making the Old New and Green2019-11-27 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyEco-friendly, green twists on holiday family traditions to help instill the importance of sustainability in kids.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b13bf4ff-80f7-44dc-aa6d-2336e9e9f7712019-10-21T17:22:37-04:002022-04-29T09:56:57-04:00Kids With Gratitude: Making Thankfulness Second Nature2019-10-31 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyResearch shows kids that are grateful are happier, more studious, and less depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. Here are 3 ways to teach and instill gratefulness in children.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:03d717f4-e841-4662-a2db-cd000da091b22019-09-26T18:58:32-04:002022-04-29T10:12:16-04:00Mindfulness in the Classroom: Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive2019-09-30 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyA grassroots movement towards meditation in the classroom is happening as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of mindfulness on children's developing brains.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:420bafec-ab86-491a-a98f-c51ac06791ab2019-08-28T22:12:52-04:002022-04-29T10:12:32-04:00Digital Kids: How to Click With Young Techies2019-08-30 09:30:00 -0400Ronica O’HaraSound strategies from experts that parents can use to help kids navigate the electronic world we live in.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b8d778b8-1edf-48ba-9da3-8f1a031979062019-08-16T00:34:58-04:002021-04-19T14:55:13-04:00The Pure Joy of Play: Why Kids Need Unstructured Fun2019-06-28 12:37:00 -0400Ronica O’HaraNumerous studies show that giving kids open time for “free play” is so important that pediatricians are writing prescriptions for it. Here are ways to encourage more playtime in kids' lives.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fcd06499-9e14-46d5-aee1-2c4a45b3e26d2019-08-16T01:01:16-04:002020-05-06T12:28:22-04:00Gardening for Kids: The Fun of Growing Their Own2019-04-30 14:45:12 -0400Ronica A. O’HaraHow to involve kids in growing their own garden to get them outdoors, foster an appetite for fruits and veggies, teach them planning, and develop their motor, literacy and scientific skills.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:14dc7952-978b-47cf-8f9b-a615c52973dd2019-08-16T00:57:03-04:002021-03-02T14:09:01-05:00Nurturing Creative Kids: Hobbies Engage and Grow Healthy Kids2018-10-31 12:03:36 -0400Marlaina DonatoUnplugging with creative and fun activities fosters skills that can last a lifetime. Here are ways children can express themselves through arts, crafts, hobbies and more.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7b31b50e-014b-42dc-9e36-1f053e9f42ca2019-08-16T00:15:32-04:002020-08-27T10:54:46-04:00Books that Kids Will Love: Advice for Parents from Award-Winners2017-10-31 12:55:00 -0400Randy KambicBooks with strong stories and inspiring characters can entice children away from e-devices, broaden their horizons and encourage their dreams.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:710b05a8-ec64-45c3-9b59-a06192d1cd792019-09-04T15:40:29-04:002019-09-04T15:40:29-04:00Fresh Looks at Autism2017-07-31 20:02:00 -0400shannon@awakeningcharlotte.comFocusing on a Child's Optimal Potential
by Linda Sechrist
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A new paradigm shift regarding autism spectrum disorde...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:adfba326-dd37-4c9f-8dea-62bd8918e5a52019-08-16T00:37:36-04:002021-04-19T14:53:59-04:00Family Screen Time: How to Set Boundaries in the Digital Era2017-05-31 12:03:54 -0400Rachael OppyMany of today’s youngsters spend eight hours a day looking at a screen, which has serious repercussions on their well-being. Parental limits can help ensure a healthy balance of activities.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dfa009ac-cd2a-4ae6-bc36-47eafd1d94ff2019-09-04T15:40:54-04:002019-10-02T11:55:58-04:00Keep Decay Away2017-02-01 21:03:34 -0500Shannon Mc KenzieKids Do Best with Holistic Dentistry
by Linda Sechrist
According to a 2012 New York Times story, “Preschoolers in Surgery for a Mouthful of ...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fc1bed12-6b0a-4b66-a9ad-7ade6369856d2019-09-04T15:42:34-04:002019-09-04T15:42:34-04:00Mom’s Kitchen Counter Cooking School2016-06-30 15:27:32 -0400shannon@awakeningcharlotte.comKids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier
Jen Haugen
&amp;lt;img src="/images/cache/cache_1/cache_d/cache_0/Teaching-Kids-to...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f5f9d45a-2cb8-4ebc-acb6-8e22076e5e152019-09-04T15:42:43-04:002019-09-04T15:42:43-04:00Dad Matters2016-06-01 14:51:32 -0400shannon@awakeningcharlotte.comHow to be the Father Kids Need
Armin Brott
American fatherhood has evolved considerably in the last 50 years. While dads used to be kept ...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f77f602d-997f-478d-a1d2-44a662b867cf2019-08-16T00:39:53-04:002020-05-25T11:10:56-04:00Mindful Minutes for Little Ones: Yoga Helps Kids Focus and Relax2016-01-29 11:43:26 -0500Julianne 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.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b9170b91-ee98-495b-9b65-3a451807cc542019-09-04T15:43:50-04:002019-09-04T15:43:50-04:00Trick & Treat: Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious2014-10-01 10:47:14 -0400shannon@awakeningcharlotte.comby AVERY MACK
Slipping masks, sagging costumes and sugar hits can all contribute to cranky kids at Halloween. Healthier, greener and safer o...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7990907f-133c-48c5-bb32-e0d8f00f439b2019-09-04T15:43:54-04:002019-09-04T15:43:54-04:00Mindfulness for Little Ones: Teaching Kids to Be Calm and Focused2014-09-04 12:45:46 -0400shannon@awakeningcharlotte.comby Traci Childress
Mindfulness, simply defined, is being in the moment. Using simple tools can help us consciously notice our breath, bodies...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:67a5630e-75d5-49b4-ac95-68c3fa218e162019-09-04T15:44:07-04:002019-09-04T15:44:07-04:00Super-Immunity for Kids2014-07-31 12:11:14 -0400shannon@awakeningcharlotte.comSimple Ways to Boost a Child’s Long-Term Healthby Lisa TurnerWe’d love it if our kids had fewer sick days away from school, but what if by ...<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>