Nov 7, 2020
Baton Rouge Business Report – Staff Writer
Each November, we recognize and celebrate the brave kids and teens who live with Type 1 diabetes. For these children, they often grow up learning how to manage their activity, diet, and medical regimens in school and at home to stay healthy. In honor of Juvenile Diabetes Awareness Month, the experts at Children’s Hospital New Orleans are sharing information on this disease that affects about one in 400 children and adolescents.
Read More: https://www.businessreport.com/sponsored/everything-you-need-to-know-about-type-1-diabetes-in-children
Nov 6, 2020
The Cleveland Clinic – Staff Writer
A balanced and nutritious diet for your child is important for so many different reasons. Sure, food nourishes the body and provides energy to grow and explore, but learning what to eat (plus when and how much) is an important aspect of developing and reaching milestones.
Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-should-my-preschooler-be-eating/
Nov 6, 2020
The Daily Mail – Victoria Allen
Every parent knows what a struggle it is to get small children to eat their greens. A new technique, however, could help end those dinner table tantrums. Researchers suggest asking youngsters to close their eyes, take a deep breath, put an item such as a green bean in their mouth and eat it slowly, while noting how it tastes and feels in their mouth.
Read More: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8919661/How-cure-fussy-eater-Children-eat-mindful-way-like-fruit-veg-considerably-more.html
Nov 5, 2020
The Spokesman Review – Treva Lind
While kids ages 6 and older need at least 60 minutes of daily exercise, the coronavirus pandemic has paused many organized sports, as well as school physical education. Keeping youth active is a concern shared by health experts, including Dr. Cicely White, a local pediatrician.
Read More: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/nov/05/lifelong-habits-for-health-fueling-kids-exercise-a/
Nov 5, 2020
Moms – Anupama Subramaniyam
There are many after-school or weekend activities that you can get your kids involved in. It not only helps them spend their time productively, but also helps them gain new skills depending on the activity. Martial arts is a popular go-to activity for parents to enroll their kids into as it has many benefits not just for good physical health, but also mental health.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/karate-lessons-kids/