The Star News – Staff Writer
Exercising is good for anyone of any age, but it can be crucial in adolescents. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) less than one-quarter of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
Moms – Sarah Zellner
Getting teens involved in chores is no easy feat. This is not a new concept in parenting; there are just more distractions these days. Teens need chores, though, it teaches them responsibility. Moms may find themselves harping on their teens to get things done.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/how-to-get-teens-more-involved-in-chores/
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Several studies suggest that early and excessive TV viewing can lead to later attention problems and hyperactivity. The reverse is also true: fidgety, restless children are more likely to use digital devices, and parents are also more likely to engage their children with gadgets. To maintain their alertness level, hyperactive children need constant stimulation which is provided in the fast-paced, colorful stimuli of videogames and movies.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-behavior-problems-excessive-gadgetscause-effect.html
Moms – Larissa Marulli
Summer is starting to wind down for many of us moms and with back-to-school time, you may be noticing that your children need some bigger shoes and larger clothes. This does happen a few times a year with kids of all ages since they grow so quickly but we as moms tend to notice it a lot more after a long summer vacation. For many, summer is for wearing sandals and summer clothes so when fall and school rolls back around in the early fall, shoes, and jackets seem to have shrunk.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/childrens-growth-spurts-in-summer-facts/
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study was done that found that smartphones may actually be helping your teenager’s memory. It is rare to see a teenager out there who does not have a phone in their hand, or to their ear. It is no secret that smartphones and technology are very important to the youth of today.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/teenagers-smartphone-helping-memory/
Medical X-Press – Linda Quan
A lifeguard shortage in many parts of the U.S. means an increased drowning risk at pools and beaches this summer. Earlier this summer, SciLine interviewed Linda Quan, a pediatric emergency medicine physician and professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, about drowning risks and what people should know to keep themselves and their children safe.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-safety-pediatric-emergency-medicine-physician.html
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
Sleep is vital for everyone, and it is how we make sure we stay healthy, happy and alert. When someone doesn’t get enough sleep, it can impact their immune system (making them prone to illness), it can lead to less concentration and the inability to think rationally.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/age-by-age-guide-bedtime-for-children/
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
An expert has offered tips on how to make sure that children are resilient following falls and injuries. Children, especially toddlers and preschoolers, are prone to falling. They are still working on coordination and balance, and this can lead to a lot of falls, which lead to bumps and bruises.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/how-to-make-sure-children-resilient-after-falls/
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found that children can develop high blood pressure as young as 6 years old, so it is important that they go outside as much as possible to try and prevent it. The health of children is the priority of every parent, caregiver, and medical professional, and work is always being done to see what can hinder it, and help it.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/children-can-develop-high-blood-pressure/
Ed Surge – Lilah Burke
In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory on youth mental health. A few months later, the chief science officer at the American Psychological Association testified before a Senate committee that America’s youth mental health system was fundamentally flawed. Not only have symptoms of mood disorders, such as depression, increased in teens and children—but manifestations of those diseases, such as emergency room visits and suicides, have as well.