Nov 9, 2019
NWI Times – Christine Bryant
Recently released health guidelines say infants and toddlers should not be given soda, chocolate milk or any other drink that is sweetened. That’s because research shows that what a child drinks from birth to age 5 can affect their health throughout their lives. The panel of scientists from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association recommend:
https://www.nwitimes.com/niche/get-healthy/healthguide/sweet-drinks-and-children-junk-food-and-teen-depression-hot/article_9e163285-a5b4-52cf-b158-98d66cc1fb75.html
Nov 9, 2019
Moms – Kelli Catana
Although it’s flu season and most parents are busy ensuring their children have gotten their flu shot, the chickenpox is a common childhood virus that is highly contagious that all parents should know about. Although chickenpox typically affects children, adults can also contract the virus and the symptoms tend to be worse the older you are. Chickenpox usually has only mild effects but in more serious cases the complications can lead to hospitalization and even death. Here’s everything you need to know about how to protect your child against the chickenpox.
https://www.moms.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-chickenpox-your-kids/
Nov 8, 2019
Yahoo! – Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD
When kids eat meals with their families, they’re just better off. They eat more vegetables and fewer trans fats. They’re less likely to dabble in drugs and alcohol and more likely to do well in school. And they have a lower risk of eating disorders and depression. But where your family eats those meals matters too—and it turns out, staying home rules. Here’s why:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/3-reasons-eating-home-more-161345843.html
Nov 8, 2019
The Philly Voice – Julia Aspen
There’s no way around it—kids can be picky, and meal-time is no different. Picky eating isn’t uncommon for children, but that doesn’t make it any easier on parents trying to ensure kids get a healthy balance of nutrients. Though giving in to an unhealthy meal is definitely tempting after a long day, there are a few ways to sneak in fruits and veggies without risking a tantrum or sacrificing your child’s good mood. Here are some tips for parents with little ones who struggle to enjoy meal time.
https://www.phillyvoice.com/tips-parents-picky-eaters-059991/
Nov 7, 2019
Health Line – Staff Writer
The harmful effects that obesity can have on children’s health are well known. An ongoing State University of New York at Buffalo study recently published in the journal Obesity is one of the first to explore how mother-infant interaction during feeding and active play influences infant and child obesity. Researchers wanted to find out if parenting style could reduce the risk of obesity in children already at risk due to prenatal exposure to harmful substances. They found that that mothers who showed less emotional warmth during non-feeding-related interactions, like active play when the child was 7 months old, had children who gained excess weight the fastest.
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/7-simple-ways-parents-can-cut-down-on-childs-obesity-risk
