She Knows – Lindsay Tiger
Did your child’s annual wellness visit to the pediatrician find them tiptoeing over into what some deem an “unhealthy” body mass index? Before you worry too much about that number, know it should not be used as a metric to determine overall health; in fact, research shows BMI is, well, a lie. (more)
The Mirror – Jack Peat
One in eight British parents admit they wouldn’t be able to recognise if one of their children was unhealthy – or OVERWEIGHT , according to research. A poll of 2,000 mums and dads found half said a lack of time makes a healthy lifestyle almost impossible for their family – and one in five pointed the finger at their own careers and jobs and the lack of time left to keep an eye on kids’ lifestyles. (more)
The New York Times – Perri Klass, M.D.
As parents, do we determine our children’s eating habits? There’s a lot of blame when it comes to childhood obesity, eating disorders and body image problems, but how much do we actually know about what works to help children eat and grow in a healthy way? (more)
Food Navigator – Niamh Michail
Repeated exposure makes children more willing to eat some unfamiliar vegetables – although other strategies may be needed for bland-tasting vegetables, according to a recent study. (more)
BBC – Sean Coughlan
Exhausted after Christmas and the new year? Are you craving a few more hours in bed? Are you a parent whose sleepless children are leaving you a sleep-starved wreck? These days in early January are claimed as the darkest days for sleep deprivation. The modern barometer for such moments – the number of Google searches – shows “child won’t sleep” as reaching a worldwide peak of searches at this time of year. (more)