The Guardian – Nicola Davis
Fatigue, headache and fever are the most common symptoms of coronavirus in children, with few developing a cough or losing their sense of taste or smell, researchers have found, adding to calls for age-specific symptom checklists.
Read More At: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/sep/07/fatigue-and-fever-most-common-covid-symptoms-in-children-study
Saltwire – Nebal Snan
After months of staying at home, many children have had their sleep schedules turned upside down, adding to the long list of concerns families have as schools reopen next week. “We’re going to have to shift our sleep schedules back while maintaining the quality and quantity of sleep, so that’s the challenge,” said Penny Corkum, child psychologist and professor with the faculty of psychology and neuroscience at Dalhousie University.
WXII 12 – Lisa Drayer
Whether your kids will be at school at all times, fully remote or on a hybrid schedule, there is a good likelihood that time will be spent making lunches at home. I’m a mother of two girls whose schools are going fully remote this September, so it’s on my mind. So what are some strategies for making lunches easy, fun and nutritious? And are there ways that kids can help, too? Yes, on both counts.
Read More At: https://www.wxii12.com/article/6-ways-to-make-healthy-simple-kids-lunches-in-an-unusual-school-year/33910080#
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Less screen time and more green time are associated with better psychological outcomes among children and adolescents, according to a study published September 2 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Tassia Oswald of the University of Adelaide, and colleagues.
Read More At: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-09-screen-green-affect-youth-psychological.html
Moms – Dora Nuss-Warren
Distance education has been a nightmare for parents across the US. Those who work outside of the house have had to change their schedules so that someone’s at home. Remote workers are distracted by their children throughout the day. Even traditional stay-at-home parents are finding it tough to get everything done with their children around. Lunch is just one more of their worries. Parents need to shop ahead of time to make sure they have everything they need. Then there’s preparation and clean-up. It’s exhausting!
Read More At: https://www.moms.com/pediatric-dietician-shares-lunch-ideas-e-learners/