CBC – Dyan Robson
My son’s anxiety started to appear in second grade and it was one of the most difficult years he has ever endured. Most days, it was impossible to get him in the car, let alone into the school. He had massive school anxiety and I’ll admit it, I was lost on how to help him through it. It’s been a few years now and we have learned quite a few strategies to help him cope with his anxiety.
Wisconsin Public Radio – Zorba Paster
Ah … I remember it well, those days of youth when summer was coming to an end. The curtain fell and schoolwork began. New shoes, new clothes. And that trip to the doctor to make sure everything was up to date. So let’s review what every parent should think about before sending their child to school. First, I want to talk about lifestyle issues — eating habits, exercise and sleep. Making sure your lovely child has calories in them before they see their teacher every day is essential.
https://www.wpr.org/zorba-paster-give-kids-healthy-start-back-school
Medical X-Press – Carrie Macmillan
Children enter the world hardwired with plenty of quirks and traits, but no one is born a “bad sleeper.” In fact, sleep troubles are a habit kids pick up—and one that parents often unknowingly reinforce. Though it’s not easy to change poor sleep habits, it’s not impossible—particularly for children in preschool and elementary school, says Lynelle Schneeberg, PsyD, a Yale Medicine psychologist and author of “Become Your Child’s Sleep Coach: The Bedtime Doctor’s 5-Step Guide, Ages 3-10” (Lifelong Books).
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-09-kids-poor-habit-breakable.html
District Administration – Nadra Nittle
Today, school administrators allow student-athletes with concussions to take days, weeks or even months to recuperate. In addition, athletic associations have implemented rule changes to lower the likelihood of head trauma, and states have passed legislation to ensure that school officials stick to certain procedures when players experience concussions.
https://districtadministration.com/crackdown-concussions-high-school-sports/
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
A study in nearly 1.7 million 18-year-old boys has found that higher body mass index (BMI) is linked with greater risk of a heart attack before 65 years of age. The research is presented today at ESC Congress 2019 together with the World Congress of Cardiology. Study author Dr. Maria Aberg of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden said: “We show that BMI in the young is a remarkably strong risk marker that persists during life. Our study supports close monitoring of BMI during puberty and preventing obesity with healthy eating and physical activity. Schools and parents can play their part by encouraging teenagers to spend less leisure time in front of a screen and providing healthy food.”
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-09-body-weight-adolescent-boys-linked.html