The Indian Express – Dr Puja Kapoor
Due to the lockdown, children are deprived of their regular activities related to academics and social life. Because of their restricted movement and social inhibitions, the new normal of online classes and co-curricular activities are taking a toll on both physical and mental health of children.
Read MoreMedical X-Press – Staff Writer
The onset of puberty, associated with profound changes in drives, motivations, psychology and social life throughout adolescence, is a challenging time. The disruptive effects of COVID-19 that have impacted millions of lives render it crucial to explore the mental health needs of the young.
Read MoreThe Evening Standards – Anna Davis
All children should be weighed when they return to school in September and again in spring to check they have lost their lockdown weight, a health expert said today.
Read MoreMedical X-Press – Staff Writer
If your children are going to summer school or camps this year, you may need to prepare them for safety precautions that will be in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, an expert says. “Social interaction, engaging learning opportunities and physical activity are critically important for kids’ emotional and physical well-being. And high-quality child care outside of the home is essential for many families. We must work to get our kids back to these activities,” said Dr. Katherine Connor, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.
Read MoreThe Conversation – Christopher Blyth
As we head into winter time, we’re starting see more children and adults with common cough and cold viruses. For many parents of younger children, runny noses and coughs are a constant part of life during this time. To these parents I would say: if it is a new cough, a new fever or sore throat, consider getting the child tested. This is particularly important for those living in places where community transmission is occurring, such as Victoria.
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