Dec 18, 2019
The Conversation – Caitlin Lloyd
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder with one of the highest mortality rates of all psychiatric disorders. It is estimated that as many as 4% of women in the west will have the condition at some point in their life. The illness, which usually starts in adolescence, is difficult to treat. Only around half of those treated recover, so preventing it is really important. However, to effectively prevent a disorder, you need to be able to identify the early signs.
https://theconversation.com/anxious-teenage-girls-at-higher-risk-of-eating-disorder-symptoms-127884
Dec 17, 2019
The Sydney Morning Herald – Kasey Edwards
I recently overheard a little girl tell her friend that she was having ice-cream for dessert – but only if she met her daily steps goal on her Fitbit. I’d estimate this girl is six years old, seven at the most. That’s right: we’re now using fitness goals to track kids’ activity levels — and then rewarding them with food if they reach them. This example is extreme but things are only likely to worsen with activity tracker companies working hard to crack the kiddy market this Christmas.
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/why-fitness-trackers-may-not-be-the-wisest-christmas-gift-for-kids-20191205-p53h77.html
Dec 17, 2019
Romper – Ashley Jones
Letting my kids make big mistakes is not something I’m particularly great at. I’m prone to give them a safety net and be the mom who can help pick up the pieces swiftly. But the older they get, the more I see the benefits of letting kids make mistakes. When they were little, seeing them try to climb up the tallest ladder on the playground only to have them fall flat on their back when they realized they weren’t quite big enough or strong enough to do it yet just broke my heart. However, I now see the benefit of letting them learn lessons the hard way — by making their own mistakes.
https://www.romper.com/p/let-your-child-make-mistakes-for-these-7-benefits-experts-say-19454963
Dec 16, 2019
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
As parents, one of our main concerns in life is the health and well-being of our children. We want them to be happy, and we want them to be healthy. We constantly take them to their doctor’s when they are not well, or when they just need a check-up. However, there has been a new study that is showing a startling trend. It is showing that the prevalence of prediabetes in youth is growing.
https://www.moms.com/kids-teens-are-being-diagnosed-with-prediabetes-study-warns/
Dec 16, 2019
The Conversation – Elena Merenda and Nikki Martyn
Many children today know Santa Claus as that jolly man in red who delivers presents to children on Christmas Eve. But the legend of Santa stretches back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas. Popular accounts say St. Nicholas gave away his inheritance and travelled the countryside to help the poor and sick. He became known as the protector of children and was admired for his kindness.
https://theconversation.com/why-its-ok-for-kids-to-believe-in-santa-128170
