Jun 15, 2018
The Washington Post – Galadriel Watson
Weekdays can be exhausting for parents. You get your kids out of bed, take them where they need to go and help with homework. You make sure they have the proper food to fuel their brains and bodies. By the time the weekend comes, everyone is exhausted and ready for fun. Out comes the frozen pizza for dinner, the soda and popcorn with a movie and the Jujubes for dessert, because it feels like it’s time to unwind and indulge. (more)
Jun 15, 2018
ADDitude Mag – Jeff Cooper
Whether you’re 4 or 74, chances are you know how to get to Sesame Street. Since its debut in 1969, “Sesame Street” has defined educational television, delighting generations of kids (and their parents) with its friendly Muppets, diverse cast, and honest, comforting lessons. Through the nonprofit Sesame Workshop, the show uses research-backed curricula to teach social skills, emotional regulation, and the academic building blocks that prepare its preschool audience for school, independence, and more. (more)
Jun 14, 2018
The Huffington Post – June O’Sullivan
About 11.2% of 4 -5 years olds are obese (with a 40 to 70% chance they will become obese adults) and 12% of toddlers remain overweight. Children from poor families are disproportionality affected by obesity. Diet related ill health costs the NHS £5.8billion every year with childhood obesity related illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, heart attacks and asthma in England costing £51m per year. This is before we begin to consider the mental health illness that will emerge. (more)
Jun 14, 2018
The Tribune Review – Mary Pickels
Just as the temperatures rise, so does activity level, as many of us take to the outdoors to enjoy the warm weather. School is out, vacations are looming, and parents are signing kids up for summer sports and summer camps. Schedules change, meals may be consumed earlier or later than during the rest of the year, and the drive-through or ice cream truck are often quick choices for dinner or snacks. (more)
Jun 13, 2018
The New York Times – Perri Klass, M.D.
With swim season getting underway, parents may think that making sure their kids have swim lessons will make them water-safe. But experts say that’s not enough. Dr. Linda Quan, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, said that parents should never expect that any child will be “drown-proof,” even if that child is on the swim team. (more)
