Feb 11, 2018
KVOA Tucson News – Staff Writer
“Why are some kids so fussy about food? It turns out there a dizzying number of reasons your child may turn up his nose at mealtimes. A 2015 review of dozens of studies that date back to the 1990s that looked at kids’ eating patterns found that fussy, picky or choosy eating habits were linked to and affected by everything from personality traits to parental control at mealtime to social influences to maternal eating patterns. Or it could just be your kid being, well, a kid. (more)
Feb 10, 2018
SRJ News – Paul Linus
“Keeping kids active can be a daunting task, and that’s because our modern lifestyle is anything but healthy. Unfortunately, if children see that their parents have zero interest in spending time outdoors and exercising, they can develop the same unhealthy habits. Managing the daily activity of a child can be challenging, and that’s because there are many demands from school and most parents or tutors have busy working lives. (more)
Feb 10, 2018
Cleveland Jewish News – DR. LAURA SHEFNER
“Children 6 years of age and older should be physically active for at least an hour every day, but studies have shown that only about one-third of children do so. Exercise is essential to healthy living and weight control, and not surprisingly, the percentage of children who are overweight and obese has risen as children become less active. (more)
Feb 9, 2018
The Sun – Andrea Downey
“BRUSHING your kid’s teeth twice a day is NOT enough to protect them from tooth decay, experts have warned. Toddlers who only brush their teeth once a day, or not at all, are twice as likely to suffer from rotten teeth. But, snacks are the biggest risk to a child’s smile – and only by cutting down on sugar in their diet can you lower their risk of decay, and even tooth extraction. (more)
Feb 9, 2018
The Economic Times – Staff Writer
“Want your child to have stronger bones? Encourage them for ball games or circuit strength training as it may help them to develop stronger bones, a new study has claimed. According to the researchers, eight to ten-year-old school children develop stronger bones, increased muscular strength and improved balance when ball games or circuit training are on the timetable. (more)
