Feb 19, 2020
Malaysia Today – Tho Truong
Being physically active is a challenge for children in this day and age of technology, as they spend most of their time online on sedentary activities. Watching TV, playing computer games, using an iPad and surfing the Internet does not keep them physically healthy. Moreover, sitting at their desk and studying for long periods of time is another reason for their lack of physical activity. As a parent, you must encourage your children to be active.
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2020/02/19/keeping-your-children-motivated-to-be-active/
Feb 19, 2020
Medical X-Press – Allistar Keely
There is growing evidence that respiratory problems among children may be exacerbated by indoor air pollution in homes, schools and nurseries, according to a report which involved a University of York academic. The report presents evidence linking indoor air pollution to a range of childhood health problems including asthma, wheezing, conjunctivitis, dermatitis, and eczema.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-02-highlights-impact-poor-indoor-air.html
Feb 18, 2020
The Irish Times – Sheila Wayman
But for all the hand-wringing that goes on for 24 hours after the publication of findings such as these, the good news is that, with the right approach, it would not take much to turn that around into a “positive spiral of engagement”. And looking at the issue of children’s inactivity through the lens of FMS provides a new focus.
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/we-have-kids-who-can-t-touch-their-toes-1.4168733
Feb 18, 2020
Medical X-Press – Amy Norton
Little ones who stay up late may have a higher risk of becoming overweight by the time they are school-age, a new study suggests. Researchers found that young children who routinely got to sleep after 9 p.m. tended to gain more body fat between the ages of 2 and 6. Compared with kids who had earlier bedtimes, they had bigger increases in both waist size and body mass index (BMI)—an estimate of body fat based on height and weight.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-02-late-bedtimes-preschool-years-weight.html
Feb 17, 2020
The New York Post – Sarah Kocher
It really is the little things that mean the most — at least when it comes to scoring a parenting “win,” according to new research. From getting their children to eat their vegetables easily or keeping them occupied and quiet while grocery shopping, a study of 2,000 parents of children aged 2-18 examined the little things parents find satisfying and empowering.
https://nypost.com/2020/02/17/getting-your-kid-to-ask-for-a-healthy-snack-are-among-parents-top-wins/
