Feb 17, 2020
Fox News – Marie Haaland
Parents commit almost 4,000 “parenting mishaps” before their child moves out of the house, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents (ages 23 and up) found the average parent commits 221 little hiccups per year – adding up to 3,978 between their child’s birth and age 18. The top parenting “faux pas” was found to be allowing children to have too much screen time (65 percent,) followed by accidentally teaching children swear words (42 percent) and letting children watch something that wasn’t age-appropriate (39 percent.)
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/american-parents-mistakes-raising-kids-report
Feb 16, 2020
The Irish Times – Carl O’Brien
In addition, latest research shows just 12 per cent of teenagers in secondary schools are meeting Department of Health recommendations of at least 60 minutes daily of “moderate to vigorous physical activity”. Teenagers are also getting less active the older they get. The latest data indicates that fitness levels among Irish teenagers decline significantly from 15 onwards, especially among girls.
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/health-risks-for-inactive-children-this-should-be-a-wake-up-call-for-parents-1.4173936
Feb 16, 2020
Moms – Katie Lear
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems affecting American kids. 7.1% of U.S. children–about 4.5 million kids–have a diagnosed anxiety disorder. This number doesn’t include the children who may be suffering from anxiety, but haven’t been diagnosed. When a child is struggling with intense anxiety, it can affect the whole family. Anxious children may have trouble sleeping, throw tantrums more often, or have a hard time separating from parents when going to school or other activities.
https://www.moms.com/5-anxiety-coping-skills-for-kids/
Feb 15, 2020
Romper – Jennifer Parris
Swings are a staple of childhood. Nothing can beat the excitement of soaring through the air with nothing but a narrow 4-inch seat under your tush and two chains to cling to for dear life. While swings can be a ton of fun on the playground, they can also be pretty dangerous, too. That’s why there are things your doctor wants you to know about swings to keep your kiddo safe.
https://www.romper.com/p/5-things-your-doctor-wants-you-to-know-about-swings-21803071
Feb 15, 2020
Medical X-Press – Timothy Dean
There is a strong link between the amount of fast food that pre-school age children consume and their likelihood of becoming overweight or obese, according to a new Dartmouth-led study, published in the journal Pediatric Obesity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 25 percent of children between the ages of 2 and 5 years are overweight or obese in the U.S. These conditions increase the risk of numerous physical and psychosocial problems during childhood, including fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, and depression.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-02-fast-food-intake-weight-gain.html
