Dec 3, 2020
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Seasons of change can be difficult to navigate emotionally, not only for adults, but also for children. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly impacted children’s mental health, and as families start planning for the holidays that may look very different this year, it’s important to build resilience in kids to prepare them for what’s ahead during these winter months.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-12-resiliency-children-covid-pandemic-holidays.html
Dec 2, 2020
Moms – Simon Books
As children grow, there are different ways that they need to develop. The different childhood developmental stages help to track a child’s progress. The child will need to develop cognitive, language, physical, and social skills. From the moment a baby is born, to the time they go off to college, they go through different developmental stages. The skills usually develop predictably and are known as developmental milestones. However, every child develops at their own pace. It can be difficult to determine differences between typical and atypical children because all kids have their strengths and weaknesses.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/typical-atypical-children-difference/
Dec 2, 2020
Romper – Kinsey Gidick
I don’t want to make myself out to sound like I was an unathletic child, but to describe me as an “indoor kid” would not have been an exaggeration. As a pale, freckled sprite, my lack of melanin required me to avoid the sun whenever possible, therefore I lived inside my imagination well into my tweens. The end result? I know a thing or two about entertaining oneself as a child stuck in the house. These 32 best indoor activities for kids were there for me as a child and they’re here for me as a parent, too, and I can promise they won’t let you down.
Read More: https://www.romper.com/entertainment/best-indoor-activities-for-kids
Dec 1, 2020
Science Daily – Staff Writer
Young children who have experienced compassionate love and empathy from their mothers may be more willing to turn thoughts into action by being generous to others, a University of California, Davis, study suggests.
Read More: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201201103626.htm
Dec 1, 2020
The Conversation – Francesca Solmi and Praveetha Patalay
The proportion of teenagers who are overweight or obese has risen over the past 30 years. In parallel, there has been an increase in societal focus on weight loss and dieting – namely in the form of “anti-obesity” public health campaigns, the expansion of the weight-loss and fitness industry, and weight-focused media content – from TV shows to social media trends. We know that these messages have not translated in a decrease in the prevalence of obesity, which has remained relatively stable over the past 15 years. However, what we don’t know is whether dieting behaviours and weight concerns have increased – and what impact this might have had on teenagers’ mental health.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/gen-z-teens-dieting-and-worrying-about-weight-more-than-previous-generations-150297
