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Natural Awakenings National

August 2009 Issue

Smart Snacks: Feeding Your Child's Appetite in a Healthy Way

Jan 11, 2011 01:37AM ● By Elisa Bosley

The trick to feeding your kids snacks is to provide choices that are quick, irresistible and healthy. Here’s how to mind the munchkins’ munchies with smart-snack strategies.

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Bedtime Stories: Fairy Tales Replaced with Gentler Narratives

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM

Controversy is cooking as some parents find classic fairy tales too dark for storytelling to little ones. Here are some more recent favorites when it comes to bedtime stories.

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Acupressure Calms Children Before Surgery: A Natural Way to Help Kids Relax

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM

Research has found that acupressure treatments can help children to relax before undergoing anesthesia.

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A Novel That Helps Kids Lose Weight: Reading this Book has Healthy Benefits

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM

The first study to look at the impact of literature on obese adolescents produced surprising results.

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Holistic Solutions to Stress: Naturally Reduce Your Child's Anxiety

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Lisa Marshall

A bit of childhood stress is inevitable, and can even be motivating when taken in small doses, experts say. But parents can do much to help kids better manage it.

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Green School Supplies: Eco-Savvy Shopping Just Got Easier

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Betsy S. Franz

Billions of dollars are spent each year on school supplies for children, which impacts our environment greatly. Here are some things to remember when it comes to being eco-conscious with these purchases.

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Nature’s Prescription for ADHD: A Healthy Dose of Fresh Air Aids in Concentration

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM

A new study shows that a dose of nature can make a great difference in the lives of children who find it difficult to complete tasks that require focus and concentration.

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Safe Kids: Saliva Test Detects Lead Levels in Children

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM

The first non-invasive saliva screening kit has been released for parents to use to discover if their kids have been exposed to excessive levels of toxic lead.

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Connecting Kids to Community: Getting Youth Involved in a Good Cause

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Helen Coronato

Before scheduling after-school soccer practice or cheerleading, why not consider committing to a different kind of extracurricular activity: community outreach.

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Green Lunchrooms: University Cafeterias Show How to Cut Waste

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM

Dozens of universities are doing away with lunch trays as a keystone in cutting cafeteria waste.

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