Aug 3, 2019
The Conversation – David Diamond
The recent deaths of twins in the backseat of their father’s car is yet another reminder of how tragedies can occur when the brain goes into an autopilot mode and loses awareness of crucial events. In the past 20 years, more than 800 children have died after being forgotten in cars that became so intolerably hot the children died or suffered brain damage from heatstroke.
https://theconversation.com/children-dying-in-hot-cars-a-tragedy-that-can-be-prevented-60909
Aug 2, 2019
Moms – Bipasha Bhatia
Teaching our children to cook is a bonding moment that we have fond memories of from our own childhood. Whether it’s with our mom, grandma, or even dad, it’s something that we associate with happiness and a good childhood. If you have the same sentiment, then let’s work towards making the same memories for our sons and daughters. Not to worry, we will share 10 very safe and very easy things parents can do to help their kids to feel comfortable helping out in the kitchen.
https://www.moms.com/tips-tricks-children-kitchen-cooking-safety/
Aug 2, 2019
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Physical activity has many well-known health benefits, but its association with lung function in childhood and adolescence is not well understood. A new study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by “la Caixa,” has for the first time demonstrated an association between regular physical activity during childhood and higher lung-function values in adolescent girls.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-07-girls-physically-childhood-lung-function.html
Aug 1, 2019
Moms – Allison Cooper
Bullies come in so many different shapes and forms these days. They were so much easier to pick out whenever we were growing up and always try to navigate away from. Now, kids are bullies when you least expect it and in many different situations, do their bullying while behind a computer screen. As concerned parents, we’re always trying to stay on top of these situations and make sure our kids are on either end. A new study just might have some insight for parents to make sure that their children aren’t the ones labeled with “bully” at school.
https://www.moms.com/bullying-prevention-students-who-belong-less-likely-to-bully/
Aug 1, 2019
The Conversation – Michael Gradisar and Rachel Hiller
Until fairly recently, insomnia was largely thought of as an adult sleep problem. Then, in 2014, the diagnosis of insomnia in adults was combined with the behavioural sleep problems seen in children. This means that children can now be diagnosed with an insomnia disorder. There are a number of symptoms of insomnia that overlap between children and adults, including difficulties in falling – or staying – asleep. To be diagnosed with insomnia, these difficulties must persist for at least three nights a week and last for at least three months.
https://theconversation.com/insomnia-how-to-help-children-and-their-parents-get-a-good-nights-sleep-115015
