Oct 7, 2022
The Cleveland Clinic – Staff Writer
Long COVID — an umbrella term for symptoms that linger or develop after someone recovers from COVID-19 — is one of the biggest mysteries currently facing the healthcare industry.
Doctors and researchers are still trying to figure out why some people experience fatigue or breathlessness, or more serious conditions like heart issues, for weeks or months after having COVID-19.
Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/long-covid-in-kids/
Oct 7, 2022
Harvard Health – Claire McCarthy, M.D.
When it’s bedtime, what parents really, really want is for their kids to go to sleep. Not only do parents want their children to get the rest they need, but parents want to get some rest themselves! So it’s understandable that when children have trouble falling asleep, many parents reach for melatonin. Recent warnings about melatonin call this into question.
Read More: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/new-advice-on-melatonin-use-in-children-202210062832
Oct 6, 2022
Moms – Kirstie Marie Landry
Creating crafts can be really fun. It is a great way for one to express themselves, and one of the fun things about making crafts is that they can be made during any time of the year. Furthermore, people of all ages can usually find crafts that they enjoy creating. Also, creating crafts can be a great bonding experience for parents and their children. There are lots of fun fall themed crafts that girls will likely enjoy making.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/autumn-crafting-ideas-for-girls/
Oct 6, 2022
Moms – Kristie Marie Landry
Preschoolers are at an age where they are going through a lot, and that can be challenging for them. What makes this even more of a challenge for them is that they might not understand some of the things they’re going through at that point in their lives, and they also might not be able to communicate about these things with their parents. One thing younger children have a tough time doing is understanding and expressing their emotions in a healthy way, which can often lead to them getting angry. Fortunately, there are some calming activities that angry preschoolers can engage in.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/calming-activities-for-angry-preschooler/
Oct 5, 2022
Your Tango – By Stephen Almada
Even in good times childhood and adolescence are difficult. But the past three years have been especially rough on the young.
Read More:https://www.yourtango.com/family/benefits-exercise-for-kids
Oct 5, 2022
Medical X-Press – Denise Mann
Australia is experiencing its worst flu season in five years, and that doesn’t bode well for the United States, federal health officials.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-10-cdc-severe-flu-season.html
Oct 4, 2022
Express – Martin Winter
As a result, 82 percent of them get frustrated when their child won’t eat the food they’ve cooked, while nine in ten worry about their offspring’s overall health due to them being picky.
Other parents feel embarrassed (22 percent), disappointed (20 percent), and confused (20 percent) about their child being fussy.
Read More: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/food/1677914/food-children-meals-fussy-vegetables-fruit
Oct 4, 2022
Medical X-Press – Daniel W. McNeil and Mary L. Marazita
As directors of the Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia, we know firsthand that inequalities exist when it comes to oral health, including in children. Some people or groups have considerably more oral health problems than others because of a combination of factors beyond personal dental hygiene.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-10-sugary-food-responsible-poor-oral.html
Oct 3, 2022
The Huffington Post – Marie Holmes
You have a crying, feverish child who is waking up more frequently than usual at night. Maybe they are also tugging at one ear. You make an appointment with your pediatrician, who examines your child and confirms your suspicion: They have an ear infection.
Read More: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/when-is-it-truly-necessary-to-give-your-child-antibiotics_l_6335a609e4b028164527732f
Oct 3, 2022
Moms – Sarah Zellner
In today’s climate, the mental health of children is becoming a much bigger concern than ever before. Unfortunately, it takes very tragic and scary events to bring it to the forefront where it belongs. The fact is, many mental disorders spark in childhood or adolescence, yet may go undiagnosed and untreated for years.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/children-emotional-behavior-disorder-facts/
