All4Women – Staff Writer
We know that children entertained by TV and iPads run the risk of not getting enough exercise. So, turn the TV off and have a family dance party instead. Research from McMaster University has found that physical activity in early childhood may have an impact on cardiovascular health later in life.
The Washington Post – Katie Hurley
An 8-year-old girl sits on my couch, squeezing a stress ball and staring out the window. She’s feeling anxious. I am a psychotherapist, and I talk her through a deep breathing exercise to help her feel less anxious, but she can’t stop thinking about her worries. She tells me that she has 18 days left of school, and that it’s not nearly enough.
Medical X-Press – Langis Michaud
Should we buy sunglasses for children? And if so, how do we choose a quality product? It’s a question that I get a lot in clinics. I reply that it is good to remember what the sun’s effects on eye health are, and how they often act without us even realizing. Exposure to harmful sunlight has increased during the past 25 years, especially with climate change and the variations in the ozone layer.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-06-summer-children-eyes.html
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
A chubby teen lolling on the sofa for hours on end, the game controller in one hand, a bag of crisps at his side and a bottle of coke on the coffee table. This is the mental picture many people have of the typical gamer. Along with this goes the widespread notion that frequent gaming contributes to obesity. Is this justified?
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-06-video-games-obesity.html
The Conversation – Ryan Anderson and Hannah Ford
For thousands of years, mothers have sung lullabies to help their babies and children fall asleep. In more recent times, gadgets and devices have been invented and marketed to help the tired child – and weary parent. One of these devices has been linked in recent years to the tragic deaths of 32 babies. Fisher Price recently recalled its Rock ‘n Play Sleeper after the deaths. The popularity of the device and others shows the widespread desire for help getting babies and children to sleep. Consider that nearly 30% of young children experience sleep problems that warrant clinical attention.
https://theconversation.com/sleep-training-for-your-kids-why-and-how-it-works-117638