Dec 26, 2020
Autism Parenting Magazine – Staff Writer
Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have trouble with communication skills such as understanding and interpreting language. Speech therapy is designed to improve all areas of communication in your child. It is thought that, the earlier that your child receives it, the greater the chances of improving his/her communication skills.
Read More: https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/autism-speech-therapy-exercises/
Dec 26, 2020
Medical X-Press – Chris Barncard
The proliferation of face coverings to keep COVID-19 in check isn’t keeping kids from understanding facial expressions, according to a new study by University of Wisconsin-Madison psychologists.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-12-kids-wont-mask-emotions.html
Dec 24, 2020
Healthline – Katherine Marengo
Filling your toddler’s bottle with milk after their 1st birthday is a pretty standard practice in the Western world. But to adults — who may not load up on milk as a beverage of choice themselves — the sheer amount of cow’s milk toddlers are supposed to drink can seem like, well, a lot.
Read More: https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/how-much-milk-should-a-toddler-drink
Dec 24, 2020
Moms – Kasey Van Dyke
Parenting a child with ADHD is tough. Your preschooler has a harder time paying attention, following directions, and waiting to take turns, among other things, says Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). While they thrive on structure and stability, 2020 hasn’t offered much of that. Throughout the year, schools have opened only to close again or close part-time. Parents have had to take on a more involved role in their child’s education. Our kids are learning remotely and aching for time with their friends.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/preschoolers-adhd-pandemic-help/
Dec 23, 2020
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Eating too much junk food has been linked with poor sleep quality in teens, a University of Queensland-led study has found. UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences researcher Associate Professor Asad Khan said frequent consumption of soft drinks and fast food was strongly associated with sleep disturbance in adolescents around the world.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-12-junk-food-linked-problems-teens.html
