Nov 17, 2017
Star 2 – Dr Roseline Yap
It is definitely exciting watching your child’s each developmental milestone, from taking his/her first step to participating in a school’s Sports Day. Besides gaining physical strength and coordination, the early formative years (0-8 years old) are also the time when a child’s cognitive, emotional and social developments are polished. In fact, growth is most rapid in the first year of life when an infant’s length increases by 50%. (more)
Nov 16, 2017
The Quad City Times – Cherie Marriott
Did you know that your child’s spine is a vital component of his or her health? The nervous system is so important that the first cells to differentiate at about seven hours after conception become the brain and spinal cord. Your child’s spine is literally his or her lifeline, because running through it is the spinal cord with its billions of nerve fibers sending messages and energy from the brain to all areas of the body. (more)
Nov 16, 2017
Stuff – Jill Gamberg
More than just a little ‘puppy fat’, obesity is defined as an excessive accumulation of fat. The main cause of obesity is an imbalance between energy consumption (what you put into your body) and energy expenditure (the energy you burn off). Today, almost one in three Kiwi adults are obese and a further 35% of adults are overweight but not obese.This isn’t a shrinking statistic: the rates of overweight and obesity amongst adults have doubled over the past two decades, with New Zealand now ranked as one of the heaviest developed nations. (more)
Nov 15, 2017
Forbes – Amy Morin
Last summer, the story about a CEO who encouraged employees to take mental health days went viral. It led to numerous media stories about the importance of taking care of your mental health — including taking a mental health day when you need one. But what about kids? Should you let your child take a mental health day from school? Clearly, the answer isn’t a simple yes or no. (more)
Nov 15, 2017
CNN – Puja Bhattacharjee
It’s not unusual for children to sulk or throw a tantrum when parents demand they switch off the television or put down the phone, but for parents, what’s on that screen — or how long a child has been staring at it — is the bigger worry. The American Academy of Pediatrics warns that overuse of digital media and screens can put children and teens at risk of obesity, sleep problems, cyberbullying and negative performance at school. (more)
