Sep 12, 2020
Moms – Simon Books
Parents and children have had an interesting year. Being forced to stay indoors for a long time has forced people to understand each other. Working moms and dads have spent more time at home than they normally do, and children have felt the heavy presence of their parents and caregivers throughout the year. For some people, the COVID 19 pandemic is a blessing in disguise, since it has brought families together because they have learned to live with each other. Homeschooling, working from home, and playing with children have acquired new meanings.
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Sep 11, 2020
The Conversation – Jane Mavoa and Marcus Carter
Children’s play adapts to its circumstances. Recently children have been incorporating pandemic related themes into their play, such as coronavirus tag, where the point is to “infect” as many children as possible. Play is also likely to help children process feelings of loss associated with the pandemic. With playgrounds, playdates and playcentres often off the menu, many parents and children are relying on digital games for play. But children’s use of screens remains a source of anxiety and conflict for many parents.
Read More At: https://theconversation.com/childs-play-in-the-time-of-covid-screen-games-are-still-real-play-145382
Sep 11, 2020
Romper – Ashley Jones
Throughout the pandemic, one mantra has remained clear for parents: Whatever works. For some, this meant propping little ones in front of the TV or an iPad just to have some sort of peace. With screen time limits all but gone, how screens will affect kids’ eyes with all of this increased use is a question at the top of many parents’ minds.
Read More At: https://www.romper.com/p/how-screens-affect-kids-eyes-according-to-experts-33318100
Sep 10, 2020
The Pike County Courier — Staff Writer
Learning and working from home can be stressful for everyone in the household during COVID-19. It is important to allow your family to escape the events going on in the world and have fun with one another. As school progresses, homework may become overwhelming and stressful for your students. Remember that you control their hours while they are home. It is okay to give your children a little more time to sleep in or enjoy a longer lunch break. While school is important, the mental state of your children is just as important.
Read More At: http://www.pikecountycourier.com/features/back-to-school/escape-the-stress-of-covid-CE1305105
Sep 10, 2020
Moms — Jennifer Passmore
In addition to COVID-19, there is also influenza, which has also killed its fair share of people. However, each year, a ‘flu season’ emerges, around November, lasting until a few months after the new year. The flu is not fun to have. What with body aches and shivers, fevers, and sneezing. That is why there is a vaccine for everyone aged 6 months and up. Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released their guidelines as to when children should receive their annual flu shot this year, according to TODAY.
Read More At: https://www.moms.com/aap-flu-guidelines-kids-explained/
