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Adjusting to Parenthood

Oct 01, 2023 12:00AM ● By Emily Aleksy

Becoming parents is an amazing step—but one that also can be unexpectedly tricky. While in one way it’s a happy time, it can be really stressful. Emily Aleksy, therapist and owner of ERA Wellness, shares insight.

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How Music Spurs Childhood Development
A Symphony of Skill-Building: How Music Spurs Childhood Development

Sep 29, 2023 08:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

For 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.

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Free Spirit Crystals Welcomes Tret Fure for Hunger Task Force Fundraiser

Sep 01, 2023 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Prolific singer, songwriter and folk artist Tret Fure will perform at 7 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Unity Church Wauwatosa for a fundraiser for the Hunger Task Force, Milwaukee’s free local food bank.

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Food for Thought—Nutrition and Brain Health Workshop at Lakeside Natural Medicine

Sep 01, 2023 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Mackenzie Prentice, a functional medical nurse practitioner at Lakeside Natural Medicine, will lead Food for Thought—Nutrition and Brain Health from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 14, in Shorewood.

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GUIDING CHILDREN THROUGH TRAUMA AND ANXIETY
Helping Kids Cope: Guiding Children Through Trauma and Anxiety

Aug 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Children 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.

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CREATING A VIBRANT BLENDED FAMILY
Stepparenting Success: Creating a Healthy Blended Family

Jul 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Blended families are complex and often challenging. Fortunately, there are methods to knit a blended family into a strong and enduring tapestry.

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Gut Health for Kids
Gut Health for Kids: Clever Strategies for Picky Eaters

Jun 30, 2023 08:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

By creatively offering children healthy, diverse foods, presented in ways to please even finicky palates, parents can support microbiome health while establishing a lifetime of good eating habits.

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Dancing Jaguar’s Spirit Camp Offers Kids a Wisdom Toolbox for Life

Jun 30, 2023 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Dancing Jaguar Spirit Camp is a metaphysical summer camp for children, taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., August 21 through 25, at Knickerbocker on the Lake, in Milwaukee.

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Conscious Fatherhood
Conscious Fatherhood: Building a Better Family

May 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Fathers need to understand what matters most to them and then dedicate their time, money and energy in alignment with those priorities.

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Beyond the Bump Informational Event for New and Expectant Mothers at Revitalize Physical Therapy

May 01, 2023 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Hosted by Revitalize PT from 6-8:30 p.m. on May 17 in Milwaukee, the educational event Beyond The Bump allows expecting and postpartum moms the opportunity to get all their questions answered at once.

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Microplastic Overload REDUCING CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE
Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure

Apr 28, 2023 08:30AM ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Researchers are investigating the human health impacts of these synthetic materials, and while we have a growing picture of potential risks, additional scientific exploration is needed to know how petroleum-based polymers affect kids.

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KID-APPROVED AUTISM DIETS
Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD

For parents of children with autism, learning to manage this condition requires a multidimensional approach, including consideration of food and nutrition.

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Better Sleep for Kids
Sweet Lullaby: Better Sleep for Children

Feb 27, 2023 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato and Kirby Baldwin

Between 15 and 25 percent of kids have trouble falling and staying asleep. Common causes include stress, increased screen time, and less physical activity.

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Heart Health Kids Heart Health for Kids Heart Health for Adults
Heart-Healthy Kids: Setting a Course for Cardiovascular Wellness

Jan 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Ana-Maria Temple, M.D

Heart-healthy diets for kids can establish a healthful baseline and set them on a path to lifelong wellness and longevity; their middle-aged selves will be thankful.

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Two children with impaired mouth syndrome
Health in a Smile: A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children

Dec 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Brooke Goode

Impaired Mouth Syndrome (IMS) is a wide-ranging set of medical, dental and mood problems in children, but parents can take steps to nurture healthy dental/facial development.

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Health Benefits of Feeding the Gut Throughout the Lifecycle

Dec 01, 2022 12:00AM ● By Keri Barron, Ph.D.

Babies are born with a very underdeveloped gut microbiome, but with each day, environmental exposures help shape the bacteria in the gut. Read more about the technical aspects here from Standard Process out of Palmyra, WI.

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Child sitting in front of window opening wrapped gift
The Best Gift of All: Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving

Nov 30, 2022 08:30AM ● By Madiha Saeed

Whether through donating material things, sharing time or freely conveying love and kindness, here are ways to teach kids the value of generosity.

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Supporting the Girls A Bra that Actually Works

Nov 01, 2022 12:00AM ● By Tiffany Hinton

Tiffany Hinton, host of the Cultivating Guts podcast, reminds women everywhere to make a gift-list of what their wants and needs are this year.

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A child dipping a paint brush into a palate of paint in front of a canvas on an easel
The Colors of Healing: Art Therapy for Kids

Oct 31, 2022 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Art therapy can help a child express what is beyond spoken language: unprocessed trauma, emotional and physical pain or the multilevel challenges of autism spectrum disorder.

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Saving our Soil with Gardening in 3 Easy Steps

Oct 02, 2022 08:30AM ● By Tiffany Hinton

Sponsored Content These three tips are an excellent start to improve your harvest next year, in your Wisconsin or Illlinois backyard or raised bed garden, even in the suburbs. Autumn is the time to begin.

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