Jul 3, 2018
Cleveland Clinic – Mary Caldwell
It’s not unusual to see a 3-year-old expertly operate an iPad or smartphone. Many kids seem more comfortable indoors in front of a screen rather than outside at a park or playground. How can you foster a love of the outdoors in kids despite the lure of technology? Here, pediatrician Gregory Weaver, MD, MPH, explains how to encourage kids of all ages to take breaks from their electronics and play outside — without nagging or forcing things: (more)
Jul 2, 2018
The Atlanta Journal Constitution – Mary Caldwell
Bed-wetting is no fun for your child, who’s waking up with soaked sheets, or for you, the parent. This problem is common, with about 5 million children in the U.S. wetting the bed, according to HealthyChildren.org. About 20 percent of five-year-olds, 10 percent of seven-year-olds and 5 percent of 10-year-olds wet the bed. (more)
Jul 2, 2018
The Independent – Ian Begley
Children are shunning sport and activity in favour of their smartphones, according to a new survey of parents in Ireland. The research, commissioned by Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps, revealed that one-third of parents are concerned their child is not active enough. It also showed that 32pc even resort to bribery to encourage their kids to be more active. The survey, of the parents of 631 children, revealed that Irish children now spend almost two hours each day on a mobile device, with 15pc spending more than three hours on their smartphone. (more)
Jul 1, 2018
The Fauquier Times – Marianne Clyde
What if your child’s brain cells were being eaten away? What if you notice that he’s been having trouble learning new things or having difficulty with his memory? Has he started talking excessively? Is he constantly fidgety? Is he complaining of feeling like bugs are crawling all over his skin? Does he have headaches? Is his heart pumping fast? Is he having stomachaches, constipation, diarrhea? (more)
Jul 1, 2018
Health 24 – Paige Carlotti
Keeping up with your kids can be tough. Just ask Christian Bizzotto. He’s the proud father of Milla Star Bizzotto, the youngest competitor in the 24-hour BattleFrog Extreme, a gruelling obstacle race designed by US Navy SEALs. Bizzotto, 38, is right there next to his mud-covered daughter as they cross the finish line together. And this isn’t the kiddie race: 10-year-old Milla runs with the adults – and beats most of them, too. (more)
