Jul 4, 2020
Romper – Ashley Ziegler
With many local fireworks displays canceled this year, lots of families will likely be staging their own backyard pyrotechnic shows. Unfortunately, these amateur attempts can end in disaster. Before you even think about lighting up the night, there are certain fireworks safety tips for kids that every parent should know — although as far as the experts are concerned, the most important tip is to avoid using fireworks at all if you can.
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Jul 3, 2020
CNBC – Tracy Hutchinson
We live in an increasingly stressful world, which is why it has never been more important to foster emotional and mental resiliency in our children. Not only are mentally strong kids better prepared to tackle future problems on their own, but studies have found that they’re also more likely to be engaged in school and in their future jobs. It won’t be easy for parents, but avoiding these common mistakes can help.
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Jul 3, 2020
The Conversation – Jo-Anne Johnson
Most of the children I see in my clinic have obstructive sleep apnoea, a condition that leads to a disturbed night’s sleep due to the repeated blocking of the upper airways (apnoeas). This leads to daytime symptoms such as tiredness, behavioural issues and poor concentration. Left untreated, these children may not reach their full academic potential and may go on to develop heart failure in later life.
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Jul 2, 2020
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
With around half of toddlers and young children turning their noses up at certain foods—often healthy fruit and vegetables—many families face stressful mealtimes. And parents’ reactions, often using unhealthy foods as a ‘reward’ or limiting access to them, can be counter-productive and lead to bad habits that last into adulthood.
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Jul 2, 2020
Moms – Alex Vance
Now that summer is finally here, the excitement we would normally feel over cookouts, pool parties, little league games, and beach trips has been severely muffled by face masks and social distancing. However, as stay-at-home orders are slowly being lifted across the country, youth sports may be coming back into the picture–leaving parents questioning whether or not it’s safe to let their kids back onto the field.
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