Moms – Leena Nasir
Shaming a child is not something any of us would condone or intentionally want for our children. However, it is far more common than you may think. Slipping into language that shames and criticizes our children can have long lasting effects and can really do an number on their emotional and psychological well-being, yet for some reason, remains a commonplace occurrence.
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For decades, adults have struggled to properly diagnose, treat, and care for children with diabetes. It was often thought to only be an “adult’s disease”. However after years of research, it is clear that diabetes can affect people of all ages including infants and children.
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Parents influence their children in many ways, particularly when they’re young. One of the ways is in their eating habits. “There’s increasing evidence that a person’s eating habits are more strongly shaped by imitation, especially during early childhood, than previously thought,” says Matthias Riedl, a physician nutrition specialist. At the age of three to four months, children’s eyes start to work together and they develop depth perception. During this phase of development, they begin to imitate their parents, Riedl says.
Read MoreThe Conversation – Michael S. Kobor, Candace Odgers, Kim Schmidt, and Ruanne Vent-Schmidt
One fortunate aspect of COVID-19 is that children have been less directly affected by the disease. But despite the relatively low incidence of severe illness in children, the response to the pandemic may have long-term adverse effects on the health and well-being of children and adolescents.
Read MoreMoms – Ronda Bowen
Panic attacks are not tantrums. They’re a sign that a child is in serious emotional distress. If your child is having a panic attack or an anxiety attack, it’s important to help them calm down. One of the worst things you can do to a child –or anyone– is tell them to “calm down.” Anxiety and panic can have physical manifestations, and those symptoms can be really intense especially for children. Telling someone to “calm down” when they’re dizzy, short of breath, or have a racing heart rate will likely do the opposite. Instead, here are some helpful ways you implement when your child is having a panic attack.
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