Oct 24, 2020
The Conversation – Pamela M. Aaltonen and Meg Sorg
Halloween is spookier than ever this year because there is a real threat: COVID-19. With the dangers of infection and the anxiety surrounding the virus looming over the holiday, both parents and children are wondering what to do. And, as public health experts who have been closely following the pandemic’s progress, we have some tips on how you and your family can successfully handle Halloween this year.
Read More At: https://theconversation.com/do-we-have-to-toss-halloween-out-the-window-this-year-too-public-health-experts-give-some-guidelines-146983
Oct 23, 2020
Moms – Anupama Subramaniyam
Playing outside can be tricky when the weather is cold. However, taking advantage of good weather is always encouraged especially when kids playing outside has so many benefits. Of course, as parents, we are concerned first and foremost about their safety. However, if we are cautious and careful, there wouldn’t be much to worry about other than bad weather.
Read More At: https://www.moms.com/kids-playing-outside-benefits/
Oct 23, 2020
News Radio – Staff Writer
Kids have been less active and more stressed since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Many students are still learning remotely in front of a computer for hours each school day.
Read More At: https://www.radio.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/exercise-critical-for-remote-student-mental-academic-health
Oct 22, 2020
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Around one in every 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, according to the National Autistic Society. And yet an autism diagnosis is made much more frequently, and at an earlier age, in males compared with females—at a rate of around four males to every female.
Read More At: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-10-girls-camouflaging-traits-autism.html
Oct 22, 2020
Medical X-Press – Catherine Marfin
There are safe ways to celebrate, but health experts say people need to accept that some traditions need to be adapted to the world today. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a complete list of recommendations for the Halloween season, ranking activities as low, moderate or high risk.
Read More At: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-10-kids-trick-or-treating-halloween-scary.html
