Apr 5, 2019
The Belfast Telegraph – Staff Writer
With the evolution of technology many children have swapped play time for screen time, much to the detriment of their mental health.In this feature, in association with Lidl, we look at the benefits of moving for both body and mind. Exercise is essential for children to live a healthy and happy life. Not only does exercise help us maintain a healthy weight, it promotes strong muscles and bones and higher levels of self esteem according to the NHS. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/ad-features/kids-blue-screens-and-activity-the-balancing-act-for-a-happy-healthy-life-37979736.html
Apr 5, 2019
The Global News – Meghan Collie
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, of Jersey Shore fame, was on vacation with her family at Disney World when she posted a photo of her kids Giovanna, four, and Lorenzo, six, seated in strollers. The photo, shared to Instagram on Wednesday, sparked debate about whether Polizzi’s kids are too old to be pushed around. Some users suggested Giovanna and Lorenzo were too big for strollers, while others defended Polizzi, saying: “If she wants to put her kids in a stroller, let her!” https://globalnews.ca/news/5132823/child-toddler-baby-use-stroller-vacation-long-walks/
Apr 4, 2019
The New York Times – Rachel Cernansky
Cereal bars with spinach mixed in or veggie-infused tater tots are great at fooling children into eating greens or broccoli or carrots. But experts say that aside from the fact that these products often use only traces of vegetables, this strategy assumes the children can’t like kale or broccoli itself, and relying on such products makes it far more likely that they won’t. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/03/well/family/how-to-raise-vegetable-eaters.html
Apr 4, 2019
The Scotsman – Conor McLean
Children need to move and play every day; being physically active helps children build and maintain good health. So, how active should children be? https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/conor-mclean-keeping-children-active-is-the-route-to-better-health-physical-and-mental-1-4900757
Apr 3, 2019
Business Insider – Ruqayyah Moynihan
It’s clear exercise has health benefits both physical and mental — but what if we could actually prove it was more important to your mental health than your economic status? According to a study carried out by researchers at Yale and Oxford, we may have done just that. https://www.businessinsider.com/exercise-makes-you-happier-than-money-says-yale-and-oxford-study-2019-4
