Jan 26, 2020
The Tampa Herald-Tribune – Kathy Silverberg
Last week, the federal government announced changes in the guidelines for the school lunch program, rolling back many of the improvements instituted by the Obama administration as a way to encourage more healthy eating. First Lady Michelle Obama made it her signature campaign to reverse the dangerous trend toward child obesity. Along with promoting regular exercise, one of her main initiatives was to provide healthier food in schools.
https://www.heraldtribune.com/opinion/20200125/no-excuse-for-slacking-on-nutritious-meals-for-children
Jan 26, 2020
Romper – Jen McGuire
Scientists believe the current outbreak in Wuhan, China, was initially spread from animals to humans, per CNN. Remember SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)? SARS is a type of coronavirus, which is a viral infection that causes flu-like symptoms in its victims. University of Hong Kong virologist Leo Poon, who first discovered the virus, explained to CNN: “What we know is it causes pneumonia and then doesn’t respond to antibiotic treatment, which is not surprising, but then in terms of mortality, SARS kills 10% of the individuals.” Patients who have contracted the coronavirus will suffer flu-like symptoms such as runny nose, headache, fever, cough, and sore throat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It tends to hit people with weakened immune systems, older adults, and children with more force. Severe symptoms of the coronavirus unfortunately can include kidney failure, pneumonia, a dangerously high fever, and potentially death.
https://www.romper.com/p/what-are-coronaviruses-the-1st-case-in-the-us-has-been-confirmed-21735849
Jan 25, 2020
Romper – Katie McPherson
Most people think of a child’s life and imagine playing in the sandbox, romping in the cul-de-sac, and having sleepovers with friends. But for some kids, it’s not all rainbows and sunshine. Depression in kids can start as early as preschool age, and for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, there are treatment options for kiddos and their parents to consider.
https://www.romper.com/p/can-little-kids-be-depressed-its-possible-here-are-the-signs-21738427
Jan 25, 2020
Romper – Jen McGuire
No parent wants their kid to get sick with the flu. Most people take precautions against it, of course, but sometimes it seems like the flu is a freight train careening down the tracks and there is simply no stopping it. This season is particularly worrisome, as flu B is the dominant strain for the first time in years, and it’s hitting kids especially hard (and early). Parents need to be well prepared for this serious issue, to be sure.
https://www.romper.com/p/flu-b-is-targeting-kids-as-the-dominant-strain-for-the-1st-time-in-decades-21741502
Jan 24, 2020
Pop Sugar – Kate Schweitzer
For nearly two years, having dinner with my youngest kid looked something like this: We’d set a plate filled with a variety of nutritious foods in front of her. She’d refuse. We’d prod. “You have to eat your dinner.” She’d fuss. She’d nibble on a roll but refuse to touch her roasted veggies. We’d barter. “If you eat three bites of carrots, you can have more bread.” She’d negotiate. “Ketchup!” We’d raise our hopes. “OK, you can have some with your chicken! But don’t just dip your fingers into the ketchup, OK?” She’d stall. We’d grab her tiny fork and attempt the airplane-coming-in-for-a-landing maneuver. She’d swat our hand away. Food would splatter. We’d lose our cool.
https://www.popsugar.com/family/letting-picky-eater-decide-how-much-to-eat-47137487
