Jan 14, 2020
Romper – Cat Bowen
When I was a child, my parents let me run around the neighborhood as soon as I knew how to cross the street. We live in a different time, and no one is quite sure how much autonomy is appropriate. When can you let your kids roam the neighborhood alone? Are we stifling our children by not allowing them the freedoms we so enjoyed as children?
https://www.romper.com/p/when-can-kids-roam-the-neighborhood-alone-experts-explain-20511073
Jan 13, 2020
Moms – Diana Mtetwa
With so much to do in a day and so little time to do it in, few people get enough sleep, including teenagers. Sleep deprivation, in most, can lead to many negative side effects, but for teens it could be dire. Lack of sleep has been linked to the increasing rates of anxiety and depression among teens, as well as, an increase in suicidal thoughts and actual suicide. Teens who aren’t getting enough sleep are also more likely to be involved in car crashes, and have a higher risk of being injured during sporting activities.
https://www.moms.com/study-says-teens-dont-get-enough-sleep-but-there-are-easy-ways-for-parents-to-help/
Jan 13, 2020
Moms – Megan Glosson
In my opinion, encouraging healthy habits is one of the most challenging parts of parenting. Everything from picking up messes to hand washing can seem like a battle at times, and even the most chill moms can lose their cool. However, when it comes to encouraging your child or teen to eat healthy, though, shame tactics and aggression never work. If you’re battling a child who is a picky eater, constant snacker, or teen who engages in some other sort of unhealthy eating habits, keep these tips in mind.
https://www.moms.com/how-to-encourage-your-child-to-eat-healthy-without-shaming-them/
Jan 12, 2020
East New York News – Victoria Irwin
When tension mounts at the dinner table, everyone ends up with no appetite for family meals. So to ensure a pleasant experience for all, keep it light — the atmosphere, that is, not necessarily the menu. Involve your child in the kitchen, tearing lettuce for the salad or setting the table. And during meals, play a word game or make up silly rhymes. Put the emphasis on enjoying one another’s company rather than eating.
https://eastnewyork.com/getting-your-picky-eater-to-try-vegetables-and-other-healthy-foods/
Jan 12, 2020
Advantage – Staff Writers
Children are modeling that behavior and so it begs the question: how much is too much when it comes to screen time for kids? The American Academy of Pediatrics says more study is needed to determine the cognitive and behavioral risks of too much screen time, particularly with babies, toddlers and preschool-age children.
https://advantagenews.com/news/screen-time-for-kids-how-much-is-too-much/
