During early adolescence, especially the transition to middle school, kids face a number of challenges both socially and academically. Peer rejection, bullying, and conflict with friends are common social stressors. These challenges can affect adolescents’ ability to form positive peer relationships, a key developmental task for this age group.
Frozen waffles. Scrambled eggs. Yogurt. Parents of picky eaters tend to have a few go-to breakfast items they know their child will eat without a fight before starting their day. But is it ok for toddlers to eat yogurt every day? When they won’t eat much else, it may not feel like you have a choice.
Thankfully, experts say it’s really nothing to worry about. In fact, it’s a good thing. Ilyse Schapiro,
MS, RDN, a dietitian in private practice in New York and Connecticut,
tells Romper that getting their daily servings of dairy is important for
toddlers. If yogurt helps them meet their daily quota, all the better.
Frigid temperatures can discourage even the most motivated exercisers. Without motivation, it’s easy to pack away your workout gear for the winter. But you don’t have to let cold weather spell the end of your fitness routine. Try these tips for exercising during cold weather to stay fit, motivated and warm. Exercise is safe for almost everyone, even in cold weather. But if you have certain conditions, such as asthma, heart problems or Raynaud’s disease, check with your doctor first to review any special precautions you need based on your condition or your medications.
Published studies have long found a correlation between obesity in children and decreased executive function. New research published in JAMA Pediatrics, based on data mined from a massive national research study, suggests that a change in brain structure—a thinner prefrontal cortex—may help explain that interrelationship. “Our results show an important connection; that kids with higher BMI tend to have a thinner cerebral cortex, especially in the prefrontal area,” said Jennifer Laurent, an associate professor in the Department of Nursing at the University of Vermont and lead author of the study.
If you are the parent of a child with asthma, you know how scary it can be. There are so many precautionary things needed to take into consideration on a daily basis, and that worry is pretty much tripled whenever your child is doing an activity where they need to make sure they have their inhaler present. However, a new study might help you put your mind at ease, citing a new way to help manage childhood asthma.
