Jan 21, 2020
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Eighty-six percent of parents agree that teens spend too much time gaming, but many may be mistaken about the extent of their own child’s video game habits, a new national poll suggests. Parents also report very different gaming patterns for teen boys than girls, according to the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. Twice as many parents say their teen boy plays video games every day compared to parents of teen girls. Teen boys are also more likely to spend three or more hours gaming.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-01-parents-teens-gaming.html
Jan 21, 2020
Medical X- Press – Staff Writer
As the countdown to a new school year begins, many parents will soon find themselves facing the often-arduous task of filling the school lunchbox which, despite the best of intentions, often ends up containing more junk food than nutrition. Finding the right balance between ‘always’ and ‘sometimes’ foods is a common challenge for parents, but with unhealthy foods comprising more than a third of the daily energy intake of four to eight-year old Australian children, it’s an issue that must be addressed.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-01-parent-confidence-key-kids-unhealthy.html
Jan 20, 2020
Moms – Megan Glosson
Sleep is a problem for so many of us these days. In fact, sleep deprivation is at an all-time high for most American adults, and our sleep issues have been progressively getting worse since the 1980s. However, adults aren’t the only ones missing out on sleep it seems. The Savvy Sleeper recently surveyed over 1,000 parents with children between the ages of 5 and 18 about their family’s bedtime and sleep habits. What they found was that even young children struggle to meet the minimum recommended hours of sleep for their age. Even small amounts of missed sleep can result in more severe and long-lasting problems for children.
https://www.moms.com/establishing-a-bedtime-routine-for-kids-a-step-by-step-guide/
Jan 20, 2020
Moms – Rhiannon Mairi Dickson
It’s 2020, and paper bags have officially been tossed by the wayside for the more favorable, more Eco-friendly, and more Instagram-able bento boxes. Bento boxes are a Japanese-inspired way of packing lunch. Instead of having multiple containers in one bag, the idea is to have all of your food in one separated container. One US study says that from ages 2-11, anywhere between 13% and 22% of kids are picky eaters. Preschoolers, in particular, are reported as being the most picky, with another study stating that up to 50% of 3-5 year olds are considered picky by their parents. If you’re struggling with a picky eater, making lunches can seem like an impossible feat.
https://www.moms.com/10-bento-box-lunch-ideas-your-picky-eaters-will-eat-up/
Jan 19, 2020
NASDAQ – Maurie Backman
Though healthcare is expensive for Americans across the board, it can be especially taxing for families with children. If you’re in the latter camp, you’re probably eager to save as much money on medical costs as you can. But if you don’t contribute to a tax-advantaged healthcare account, you’ll miss out on a key opportunity to reduce that financial burden.
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/26-of-americans-with-children-regret-this-financial-decision-2020-01-19
