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Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties

August 2015 Issue

The Healing Power of Writing

Aug 01, 2015 03:35AM ● By Shannon Marzella

Dylan* sat down at the desk and put his head in his hands. The final weeks of school were getting to him. Anticipating the transition to his...

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No Antibiotics or Tubes Needed: Natural Strategies to Cure Ear Infections

Aug 01, 2015 03:33AM ● By Risa M. Sloves

Why does my child keep getting ear infections?” is perhaps one of the most common questions a pediatric health care provider hears at the be...

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Shelton Area Children’s Museum to Be Powered by Play

Aug 01, 2015 03:30AM ● By Sheri Hatfield

Have you ever watched kids play and wish you could bottle that energy and put it to use? An interactive children’s museum planned for the Sh...

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Creative Arts and Autistic Children: Opening Pathways to Expression and Communication

Aug 01, 2015 03:28AM ● By Mimi Lagana

One of the biggest challenges that young children with autism have is communication The creative arts can significantly impact the lives of ...

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Community Festival Offers Healing and Inspiration

Aug 01, 2015 03:26AM

Newtown Yoga Festival is a day of community, yoga movement, music, mindfulness and local wellness vendors developed by a volunteer board of ...

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Mitigating Vaccine Risks: Natural Ways to Support the Immune System Pre- and Post-Vaccination

Aug 01, 2015 03:23AM ● By Ariana Rawls Fine

After making the decision to get a vaccine for yourself or your child, it is important to consult with a health practitioner to evaluate whe...

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The Benefits of Yoga for Children: Finding Inner Calm and Confidence

Aug 01, 2015 03:20AM ● By Ellen Bonheim

If you practice yoga, chances are you have learned the immeasurable benefits it can have. Some of the emotional benefits adults realize from...

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How to Protect Children From Tick Bites at Camp

Aug 01, 2015 03:16AM ● By Stacy Skoldberg

When the phone rings and panicked parents have found a tick on a child who attends camp, they often ask if the camp can go spray the camp fi...

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CT Legislature Votes to Ban Pesticides on Municipal Playgrounds

Aug 01, 2015 03:14AM

At the end of June, the Connecticut General Assembly passed legislation to ban pesticides on municipal playgrounds in the state, building on...

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PANDAS/PANS – What’s the Story?: Children, Parents and Practitioners Rising to the Challenge

Aug 01, 2015 03:07AM ● By Lisa Wolk-Kilion

You kiss your child goodnight and she smiles at you before cuddling into her pillow. As she’s been doing for quite some time, she sleeps tho...

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Fragrant Basil Juice Café Now Open in Norwalk

Aug 01, 2015 03:02AM

Longtime Fairfield County Personal Chef Tanisha Williams has fulfilled her vision of having an organic juice bar with the opening of Fragran...

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Reservoir Community Farm Needs Help to Rebuild

Aug 01, 2015 03:01AM

Last fall, Natural Awakenings Fairfield County featured Green Village Initiative (GVI), a Fairfield County grassroots nonprofit that creates...

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Open House at the Holcomb Farm with The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition

Aug 01, 2015 02:54AM

Tour the Holcomb Farm and meet the staff and students of The Institute of Sustainable Nutrition (TIOSN) at their August 17 open house starti...

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The Power of Emotional Therapy Dogs for Children: Increasing Connection While Decreasing Stress

Aug 01, 2015 02:51AM ● By Mary Oquendo

When you think of childhood, what visions come to mind? Is it any number of idyllic scenarios where a child is loved and has no worries in t...

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Friends of Felines August Adoption Event & Just Cats Adoption Location

Aug 01, 2015 02:48AM

Friends of Felines will hold an adoption event at Stamford’s PetSmart location on August 1 from noon to 3pm. They are now accepting applicat...

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Tails of Courage Run with the Pack Fun Run/Walk

Aug 01, 2015 02:45AM

On August 29, local animal rescue group and shelter Tails of Courage will hold their first annual Tails of Courage 5K run/walk, called Run w...

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