Good Housekeeping – Kara Walsh
A whopping 9 out of 10 kids don’t eat the recommended 1 to 3 cups of vegetables per day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. And a full one-third of the veggies they do eat are white potatoes, most often French fries.
Read More At: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a33628629/how-to-get-kids-to-eat-veggies/
Good Housekeeping – Marisa Lascala
Anything that gets kids up and moving is good for them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes regular physical activity can help children improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, and reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis, along with improving the symptoms of anxiety and depression. According to CDC guidelines, kids between the ages of 6 and 17 should be getting at least an hour of heart-pumping, aerobic exercise every day, in addition to and hour of bone-strengthening and muscle-strengthening exercises three times a week.
Read More At: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g32300455/exercises-for-kids/
Medical X-Press – Caroline Tang
If meals with your children are ruled by what they refuse to eat, consider a UNSW Sydney dietitian’s advice on how to tackle fussy eating and win mealtime back.
Read More At: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-09-fussy-children.html
Moms – Tonya Cotto
Fidget spinners were a fad for children for a short period. From the classroom to the kitchen table, they were everywhere. For many parents and teachers, they seem to be a distraction; however, as those with disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they proved beneficial. So let’s explore how kids with ADHD can benefit from playing with toys instead of online games.
Read More At: https://www.moms.com/kids-with-adhd-benefit-from-toys/
The Duluth News Tribune – Adelle Whitefoot
Schools around the state have opened for in-person classes. At Duluth Public Schools, elementary schools will open for in-person school Monday. With COVID-19 still infecting people every day, health officials have tips for getting young children tested without a fuss.
Read More At: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/newsmd/coronavirus/6662798-How-parents-can-prepare-young-children-for-COVID-19-test