Medical X-Press – Birdie Byrne
An Australian/New Zealand study examining childhood head injuries has found that children who do recreational sports like horse riding, skate boarding and bike riding are more likely to suffer serious head injuries than children who play contact sport like AFL or rugby.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-08-children-injuries-recreational-sports-team.html
The Conversation – Melanie Woodfield
Parenting young children is one of the most stressful times in a parent’s life. Toddlers and preschoolers are learning how to independently regulate their emotions. And parents are developing their ability to be both warm and firm – the ideal parenting combination. It’s no wonder so many parents are uncertain about how to best respond to their child’s challenging behaviour.
Moms – Jessica Sayers
When you are a parent you are always looking for a fun creative way to bring the family together and create new memories. One of the best ways to get your kids together is to have a family activity night. But it sounds easier said than done since there are so many variables that go into a perfect activity night.
https://www.moms.com/everything-need-perfect-family-activity-night/
BBC – Staff Writer
The most recent survey in a series that began in the 1980s indicates just 16% of the pupils have ever smoked tobacco, down from 19% in 2016 and 49% in 1996. However, a quarter of the 13,000 pupils surveyed, from 193 schools across England, have tried drugs.
Moms – Callie Provencher
If there’s one undeniable things about kids, it’s the fact they are always hungry. While children love their snacks, their parents don’t always love making these snacks. Preparing snacks throughout the day can be time consuming for parents, so why not teach your kids how to get their own snacks?!
https://www.moms.com/snacks-children-make-themselves-healthy-tasty-cooking-baking/