Feb 14, 2020
The Conversation – Karen MacLennan
Many aspects of the world can be overwhelming for autistic children, so it is unsurprising that dealing with the challenging impact of anxiety has become a daily struggle for many autistic children and their families. In fact, autistic children are twice as likely to develop anxiety than non-autistic children. Not only this, but around 40% are diagnosed with at least one anxiety disorder, with the most common being specific phobia, which is an extreme fear of a particular place, object, animal, person or situation.
https://theconversation.com/anxiety-in-autistic-children-why-rates-are-so-high-131424
Feb 14, 2020
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
A world first review of the importance of nature play could transform children’s play spaces, supporting investment in city and urban parks, while also delivering important opportunities for children’s physical, social and emotional development. Conducted by the University of South Australia the systematic review explored the impacts of nature play on the health and development of children aged 2-12 years, finding that nature play improved children’s complex thinking skills, social skills and creativity.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-02-reshaping-modern-spaces-children-health.html
Feb 13, 2020
The South Pallet Sentinel – Mary Brumage
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) and a perfect time to remind parents how important it is to take care of those baby teeth. Currently, in the US, tooth decay is the most common chronic condition affecting children and is 100% preventable.
https://www.southplattesentinel.com/2020/02/12/good-oral-health-in-children-a-good-life/
Feb 13, 2020
Moms – Kimberly Pencille Collins
From Keto to Paleo to Intermittent Fasting, “dieting” has become more popular than Kim Kardashian’s Instagram feed. However, as much as they are talked about and tried, 95% of well intentioned diets, still fail. When it comes to children, the evidence for success is even bleaker and perhaps even more dangerous.
https://www.moms.com/my-child-is-overweight-should-i-put-him-on-a-diet/
Feb 12, 2020
BBC – Katherine Sellgren
Children who spend lots of time sitting still are more likely to develop depression by the age of 18, a study suggests. Researchers at University College London looked at the activity levels of 4,257 12- to 16-year-olds. Those who did an additional hour of light activity each day, such as walking or chores, had fewer depressive symptoms when they reached adulthood.
https://www.bbc.com/news/education-51475399
