Jan 19, 2020
Moms – Simon Brooks
A child’s immune system does not mature until he or she is 2 or 3 months old, according to Dr. Sabella. As a child’s immune system develops, he or she will come into contact with a wide range of germs and viruses which he or she must battle every day. Given that the immune system is not a single unit, it requires a general health and lifestyle balance to function well. While it is wise to take measures to boost your child’s immunity defenses, to speed up healing and to help him or her to achieve physical wellness; it is also important to always consult a doctor throughout this journey.
https://www.moms.com/strengthen-your-childs-immune-system/
Jan 18, 2020
The Illawara Mercury – Staff Writer
Local optometrists are raising awareness of the benefits of outdoor time for children’s eyes as new research reveals that most Illawarra children are spending more than double the amount of time indoors on screens than the World Health Organisation recommendation.
https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/6583372/play-outside-for-eye-health/
Jan 18, 2020
The Conversation – Nicola Innes and Mark Robertson
Nearly half of all British adults and just over one in five Australian adults fear the dentist. Research shows that having dental treatment as a child is a common reason for this fear in adulthood. This is not surprising given that most children’s experience of the dentist involves injections followed by drilling. And who can forget the sound of a dentist’s drill? By taking advantage of recent advances in our understanding of tooth decay, we have investigated and developed new treatments that don’t need injections or drilling. One of these is called the Hall technique. It involves placing a small stainless steel crown over affected baby teeth to seal in the decay.
https://theconversation.com/tooth-decay-in-children-is-it-time-to-put-the-needle-and-drill-away-129466
Jan 17, 2020
Positively Osceola – Staff Writer
Encourage children to eat vegetables and fruits by making it fun. Provide healthy ingredients and let kids help with preparation, based on their age and skills. Kids are way more likely to try foods they were unsure of in the past if they are a part of creating the awesomely fun food. You’ll be creating memories and enjoying some Positively Delicious treats!
https://www.positivelyosceola.com/10-tips-for-positively-delicious-kid-friendly-veggies-and-fruits/
Jan 17, 2020
The Conversation – Jean Twenge
We’re in the middle of a teen mental health crisis – and girls are at its epicenter. Since 2010, depression, self-harm and suicide rates have increased among teen boys. But rates of major depression among teen girls in the U.S. increased even more – from 12% in 2011 to 20% in 2017. In 2015, three times as many 10- to 14-year-old girls were admitted to the emergency room after deliberately harming themselves than in 2010. Meanwhile, the suicide rate for adolescent girls has doubled since 2007.
https://theconversation.com/why-teen-depression-rates-are-rising-faster-for-girls-than-boys-129732
