The Conversation – Sanikan Wattanawongwan and J. Ganz
We are researchers who coach parents to communicate with children with disabilities. Here are five strategies families can use to help children with autism spectrum disorder build their communication skills, along with examples of how to use them. Autism affects an estimated 1 in 59 children nationwide.
Southsound Talk – Amanda Bretz
Back to school can be a hectic time for both families and children. This time of year in particular, to-do lists can really begin piling up. There are school supplies and new clothing to buy, trips to the barber or salon, and doctor visits to schedule. The last item is especially vital, and can sometimes be forgotten about until the last minute.
Moms – Bipasha Bhatia
Sometimes, kids are perfect angels when it comes to eating. They’ll finish meals all on their own and even ask for seconds! However, children are children, and such instances are quite rare. Quite frequently, toddlers and older kids are bribed to try new foods (or food they liked just yesterday but have forgotten about). But getting kids to eat doesn’t have to be so tedious.
The Independent – Staff Writer
Two thirds of parents feel they need more guidance on child nutritional requirements to be sure they are feeding them correctly, a poll has claimed. Seven in 10 parents know youngsters should consume five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, but 29 per cent admit having no knowledge of the reasons behind this requirement.
The Mirror – Milo Boyd
Doctors have warned parents against microwaving their kids’ food in plastic containers. While heating up a meal in the microwave can be a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table, the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a stark warning about the potential consequences. Hard plastic containers are often made using chemicals called bisphenols, which can act like estrogen in the body, potentially changing the timing of puberty, decreasing fertility and increasing body fat.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/doctors-warn-against-common-cooking-18841695