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Bug Off: DIY Natural Insect Repellent for Ticks, Mosquitoes and More

May 05, 2026 ● By Jordan Peschek

Growing awareness around tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease has heightened interest in effective insect protection, while others simply seek more natural ways to stay comfortable during the warmer months. Try this DIY bug repellent.

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Lessons for Young Female Athletes: How To Support Resilience, Agency and Joy

Apr 30, 2026 ● By Christina Connors

Girls’ sports participation declines amid pressure and perfectionism, with experts emphasizing resilience, identity beyond performance and joy to prevent burnout and dropout.

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Helping Kids Use Less Plastic: Gentle Swaps for Growing Minds

Mar 31, 2026 ● By Christina Connors

Helping kids use less plastic starts with early habits, reusable lunch gear and nature-based learning that makes sustainability feel practical, normal and empowering.

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Midwest Shorin-Ryu Health & Wellness Center: 2026 Health, Wellness and Natural Living Guide

Mar 31, 2026 ● By Nicholas Bruckman

Sensei Morganne MacDonald of Midwest Shorin-Ryu Health & Wellness Center offers Karate, Yoga, Chair Yoga, Kobudo weapons training and Tai Chi for students of all ages and abilities.

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Fred Astaire Dance Studios Bring Joyful Movement to Mequon and Pewaukee

Mar 01, 2026 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

In Mequon and Pewaukee, Fred Astaire Dance Studios are inviting the community to experience dance as a life-changing opportunity rooted in connection, confidence and joy.

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The Hydration Habit: Helping Kids Thrive With Every Sip

Feb 27, 2026 ● By Christina Connors

Why kids’ hydration affects focus, mood and athletic performance, plus science-backed water intake guidelines and simple daily fluid routines.

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7 Best Air Purifiers for Cleaner, Healthier Home in 2026

Feb 27, 2026 ● By Jordan Peschek

Looking for the best air filter to help you breathe easier at home? Whether you suffer from seasonal allergies, have pets, or want to reduce dust and odors, choosing a reliable air filter with a HEPA filter can make a world of difference.

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Gentle Relief for Growing Pains: Natural Strategies To Ease Body Aches in Children

Jan 30, 2026 ● By Christina Connors

Muscle fatigue, not growth, is the likely cause of childhood aches; gentle massage, stretching, hydration and vitamin D offer safe, effective relief

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Big Dreams, Little Hands: Vision Boards and Focus Wheels That Nurture Childhood Development

Dec 31, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Creative tools like vision boards and focus wheels help children build emotional awareness, regulate feelings and align with goals through self-expression and mindfulness.

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The Hidden Clues that Oral Health Reveals About Whole-Body Wellness

Nov 30, 2025 ● By Dr. Supriya K. Shetty

Dr. Supriya K. Shetty is a biological dentist committed to integrative, whole-body dental care. Learn more as she shares her expertise on how your oral health is vital to your well-being.

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Unwrapping the Past: Helping Kids Connect With Their Family Heritage

Nov 28, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Holiday storytelling, recipes and crafts help kids build identity and resilience by connecting playfully and meaningfully with evolving family traditions.

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Start Strong: Morning Rituals for Energized Kids

Oct 31, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Intentional morning routines with balanced nutrition, gentle movement and prep the night before help kids feel calm, focused and school-ready.

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Toddler-Friendly Mindfulness Activities: Simple and Interactive Games To Nurture a Developing Mind

Sep 30, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Playful mindfulness games help toddlers develop emotional regulation, self-awareness and attention by engaging their senses through movement and imagination.

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Midwest Shorin-Ryu Health & Wellness Grows in Franklin

Sep 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Midwest Shorin-Ryu Health & Wellness Center (MSR) opened last June in Franklin, featuring karate, kabudo, yoga and fitness programs for youth and adults.

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Seven Tips for Chronic Inflammation

Sep 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Sponsored Content More than half the U.S. population is suffering from chronic inflammation, leading to cancer, diseases and other health conditions. Read more to learn how you can get help now.

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Childhood Friendships: How To Support a Kid’s Social Development

Aug 29, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Supporting children’s friendships means modeling calm, emotional presence and letting kids navigate social growth with empathy and trust.

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Listening to Kids Without Judgment: Nurturing Habits of a Harmonious Family

Jul 31, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Empathetic listening and calm presence nurture emotional resilience in children, promoting harmony and trust in today's digitally complex family dynamics.

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Beyond the Lunchbox: Whole-Food Workshop for Parents

Jul 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

This one-night wellness event empowers parents to break free from the sugar trap and learn intentional nutrition strategies to help children build resilient immune systems and support focus.

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The Wellness Power of Watermelon

Jul 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Watermelon isn’t just a quintessential summer fruit—it’s a powerhouse of hydration and healing, and hosts many benefits to keep you well this season.

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The Power of Outdoor Play: Expanding a Child’s Development With the Help of Mother Nature

Jun 30, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Outdoor play fosters emotional resilience and cognitive skills, with nature’s sensory-rich environments shown to lower stress and boost attention in children, including those with ADHD.

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Staying Active With Dad: Three Fathers Share Their Stories

May 30, 2025 ● By Megy Karydes

Fathers modeling physical activity through playful, shared movement help build lasting bonds, healthier habits and stronger emotional connections with their children.

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Alive n Vibrant Superfoods Founder Empowers Youth

May 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Kudos to Pat Molter, of Alive n Vibrant Superfoods, for blending nutrition with education by guiding middle schoolers at St. Marcus School in Milwaukee through the art of smoothie-making.

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Simple Ways to 
Stay Hydrated This Summer

May 30, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Proper hydration supports energy, mental clarity, digestion and temperature regulation—especially during the heat of summer.Here are some simple and refreshing ways to stay hydrated.

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From ‘Bruh’ to Gentleman: Parenting in the Age of Slang and Screens

May 30, 2025 ● By Shae Marcus

Raising a teen boy today means balancing Gen Z slang, digital pitfalls, and timeless values to nurture empathy, respect, and kindness—with humor, patience, and lots of “bruh” moments.

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Empowering Teenage Girls: Gentle Strategies to Encourage Joy and Self Esteem

Apr 30, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Supportive environments, mindful social media use, and emotional self-care strategies foster confidence and resilience in teenage girls.

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Cooking With Kids: Health Benefits and Life Lessons in the Kitchen

Mar 31, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Preparing meals with children teaches life skills, encourages healthier eating habits and strengthens family connections.

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Moonflower Yoga and Ayurveda Studio Blooms in Brookfield

Mar 31, 2025 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Located in Brookfield, Moonflower Yoga + Ayurveda Studio offers an inclusive and nourishing space for individuals to cultivate a deeper connection to their body, mind and spirit.

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The Well-Adjusted Teenager: Tips To Relieve Stress and Support Resilience

Feb 28, 2025 ● By Christina Connors

Mindfulness, healthy habits and reduced screen time may help teens manage stress and build resilience.

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child at the dentist
Trends in Child Dentistry: Tech Advances Improve Treatment Outcomes

Jan 31, 2025 ● By Claire Stagg, DDS, MS, FAACP

Innovative technologies like lasers and aligners are transforming children’s dental care with safer, more effective solutions.

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Dad and daughter dance joyfully
Secrets to a Joyful Childhood: Building a Family That Laughs and Loves Together

Dec 31, 2024 ● By Christina Connors

Cultivate joy at home with gratitude jars, family dance parties, outdoor fun, and mindful togetherness. Strengthen bonds and boost resilience through shared, meaningful activities.

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Something To Smile About: A Look at Non-Toxic Dental Products

Dec 01, 2024 ● By Zak Logan

Holistic dentists, or natural dentists, offer biologic dental services that support oral health naturally. A healthy oral microbiome plays a vital role in cardiovascular health, and health overall.

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Practicing Sensory Skills at Home: How To Teach Kids the Senses

Nov 29, 2024 ● By Christina Connors

Boost your child's sensory skills with fun games and activities. From "Eye Spy" to sensory bins and interoception exercises, discover ways to nurture confidence and curiosity.

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Raising Children To Be Thankful: Benefits of Feeling and Expressing Appreciation

Oct 31, 2024 ● By Christina Connors

Anxiety is on the rise among American adults, and it’s affecting children too. Teaching and modeling gratitude can help reduce anxiety and promote emotional well-being, fostering a positive family environment.

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colorful cloth diapers
The Case for Cloth Diapers: Saving Money and the Environment

Sep 30, 2024 ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Cloth diapers avoid harmful chemicals found in disposables, reduce landfill waste, and may ease potty training.

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Emotional Healing as a Family: How Parents Can Model Mental Health Skills

Aug 30, 2024 ● By Christina Connors

Kids need emotional regulation skills, including the ability to identify emotions, self-soothe, obtain perspective, walk in another’s shoes, think flexibly and solve problems

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Overcoming Generation Z Loneliness: Prioritizing Human Interactions Over Screen Time

Jul 31, 2024 ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

Generation Z faces loneliness due to digital connectivity and societal pressures. Combat this by engaging in community, sharing hobbies, talking to strangers, and being authentic.

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5 Reasons to Switch to Natural Home Cleaning

Jul 31, 2024 ● By Jordan Peschek

Often cheaper but just as effective, natural cleaning products boast a variety of benefits. Read more for healthy home cleaning recipes.

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Retzer Nature Center Celebrates 50 Years

Jul 01, 2024 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

The Retzer Nature Center offers various special events and programs such as environmental activities for all ages, scout programs and special events by Waukesha County Parks.

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Healing Power of Horses: Mental and Physical Benefits of Equine Therapy

Jul 01, 2024 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

From helping individuals manage conditions such as stress, PTSD, anxiety and depression to aiding those with physical disabilities, the benefits of equine-assisted therapy are vast.

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Spirit Camp for Kids Offers Wisdom for Life

Jul 01, 2024 ● By Nicholas Bruckman

Spirit Camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., August 5 through 9, at Knickerbocker on the Lake, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is designed to be a camp where kids can gain wisdom on life.

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Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Teaching Kids About the Origin of Foods

Jun 28, 2024 ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

Teaching kids about where food comes from fosters healthier eating habits and deepens their connection to food, culture, and sustainability.

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Eco Evie Apparel: Fashion for Conservation

Jun 01, 2024 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Eco Evie Apparel, a Milwaukee-based clothing brand owned by mother-daughter duo Kelly and Evie Mutsch, is making creative waves in conservation with clothes made from 100% recycled plastic.

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Secrets to Summer Success: Giving Youngsters the Vacation They Need

May 30, 2024 ● By Thais Harris, BCHN

For a balanced summer, mix playtime, nature, and creativity with rest and chores. Boost connections with goofy games, encourage unstructured play, & embrace the outdoors for fun and growth.

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Nurturing Transitions Offers Lactation Consultation and Birth Doula Services

May 01, 2024 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

professional labor assistant and international board-certified lactation consultant, Marcia Barritt of Nurturing Transitions offers support from pregnancy to birth for mothers.

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Silent Struggles: The Unspoken Grief of Infertility

May 01, 2024 ● By Christel Hutter

Though infertility is a topic that is greatly stigmatized, Christel Hutter, owner and coach of Inner Divine Wellness, can help provide the important support to that is vital for healing.

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Natural Births: A Look at Modern Midwifery

Apr 29, 2024 ● By Maya Whitman

Modern midwifery provides a personalized birthing experience, especially beneficial for low-risk pregnancies. Research and finding the right practitioner contribute to a positive experience.

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Holistic Fair to Benefit Horse Power Healing Center’s Equine Therapy Programs

Apr 01, 2024 ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

The Horse Power Healing Center will host a Holistic Fair taking place on Saturday, April 27 from 10 am-4 pm at the Waukesha Elks Lodge #400 and feature many vendors and practitioners.

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Exploring Beyond the Classroom: Nurturing Healthy Minds Through Travel

Mar 29, 2024 ● By Megy Karydes

Travel helps children see the world from a broader perspective and become more interested in other cultures because of their travel experiences.

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Ruta Kahate, Ruta's Fresh Indian Fare
Ruta’s Fresh Indian Fare: Focuses on Approachable, Healthy Dishes

Mar 01, 2024 ● By Sheila Julson

Ruta's Fresh Indian Fare, on 207 W. Freshwater Way, prepares healthy Indian cuisine for the Milwaukee community, and now offers seasonally inspired grab-and-go bowls and a kids’ menu.

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Ear Infections: Holistic Treatments for Kids

Feb 29, 2024 ● By Jennifer Zethner, RN, MS, CPNP

The 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.

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