WRVO – Staff Writer
The past two decades have seen a spike in the use of technology, so much so that the internet has become prevalent even in the classroom. A psychologist and internationally known expert on internet addiction argues that parents and teachers should be more careful about how much time children are spending in front of screens. (more)
The Steamboat Pilot and Today – Jenny Krentz
School is out, and the kids are excited to have free time to play and have fun. However, very quickly you may begin to hear your child say, “I’m bored.” There are many ways that parents can help their child to combat this boredom and have an educational experience, too. Here are a few tips for entertaining your child this summer. (more)
Tree Hugger – Katherine Martinko
Having a small child who doesn’t eat can feel like the most frustrating thing in the world. Not only do you worry about whether or not they are gaining weight or taking in the right nutrients, but it’s tiring to prepare special, simplified meals on a regular basis. (more)
The New York Times – Rachel Cernansky
Pouches of puréed baby food can seem like a godsend to busy parents, but some experts say that babies and toddlers who use them too much can miss out on the developmental skills that will contribute to healthy eating habits. The popular pouches, introduced about a decade ago, now account for 25 percent of baby food sales in the United States, according to Nielsen’s Total Food View. (more)
Today – Bonnie Taub-Dix
I didn’t really eat vegetables until I was 17. Although I appreciated the beauty of Mother Nature’s colorful bounty, eating veggies never really appealed to me and my mom never pushed me to put them on my plate. My firm, “I don’t like them,” really meant, “I don’t want to taste them,” and my parents seemed more interested in keeping the peace than passing the peas. (more)