Jun 20, 2020
Moms – Emily Schafer
Published this week was new data specific to the impact of COVID-19 on children and teenagers. The study was conducted through the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. With the WHO confirming over 8 million cases of the disease worldwide, it is no surprise that the virus’ effect on young people is subject to significant scrutiny. Countries leading global research generally agreed that kids have more often seen mild or asymptomatic cases.
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Jun 20, 2020
The Conversation – Stanley Windsor
When parents in the UK were suddenly forced to become teachers to their kids in lockdown, physical education (PE) was largely an afterthought. As many PE lessons are now delivered by outside professional coaches, few primary schools had the in-house experience or skills to create and suggest content to help parents.
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Jun 19, 2020
The Fairfield Citizen – Dr. Robert F. Weiss
Many people are taking to the roads to run during these trying times, which is a good way to distance from anyone one who might be infected with coronavirus and still get in exercise. So many parents are constantly asking asked if children should run?
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Jun 19, 2020
The Newark Advocate – Staff Writer
Summer provides many opportunities to maintain wellness. Swimming is an excellent option for children to exercise and remain cool during the increased summer temperatures. However, swimming pools pose safety risks, and youth should understand the hazards. Safety rules should be established with a child before swimming in any private or public pool to avoid injury. Below are a list of safety rules to consider:
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Jun 18, 2020
The Huffington Post – Jeremy Blum
The Food and Drug Administration announced Monday that it has approved EndeavorRx, a prescription-only video game designed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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