Dec 10, 2020
Moms – Esther Peverley
From a young age, a child learns proper eating habits, such as what they should eat and when, and how. A child learns proper or improper nutrition by the consumption of those around them. If a child grows up in a home where meals and snacks consist of fresh fruits and vegetables, and well balanced portions full of vitamins and proteins, they will grow up with a guide that steers them into making the right decision. If they grow up in a household where eating cereals full of sugar for breakfast and burgers for lunch is normal, their eating habits will be less desirable. It is important to model the proper eating habits you want to instill in your child from a young age.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/children-eating-habits-influences/
Dec 10, 2020
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face a lifelong challenge characterized by qualitative impairments in both communication and social interaction. However a new study appearing in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) reports that in a cohort of 126 individuals with ASD, IQ increased on average 7.48 points from ages 12 to 23 years old. The study showed that IQ increases were greatest among those participants who had experienced early regression in language skills and had greater communication problems at age 12. Individuals with ASD with a history of regression had an IQ increase of 15.4 points compared to 6.6 points in those not reporting early regression.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-12-young-people-autism-cognitive-gains.html
Dec 9, 2020
Medical X-Press – Claire Pescott
Many eight- to 12-year-olds are now heavy users of social media such as Instagram and Snapchat—even though most platforms require users to be 13 or over. However, concern over young people’s use of social media tends to focus on older teenagers or young adults—rather than this preteen or “tween” group—and concentrates on specific issues such as cyberbullying or sexting.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-12-tweens-emotional-social-media.html
Dec 9, 2020
Medical X-Press – Dennis Thompson
One-year-old boys with developmental delays were less likely to have developed emotional problems or poor conduct by age 5 if they regularly attended a sports club or group, researchers reported recently in The Journal of Pediatrics.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-12-sports-good-therapy-boys-behavioral.html
Dec 8, 2020
Health Line – Staff Writer
After all, physical activity encourages mental and emotional development. Sports are also great for socialization and practicing fine and gross motor skills. But are toddlers really ready for sports? The answer, in most cases, is no. “Before age 6 years, most children do not have the basic motor skills for organized sports,” according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Here’s everything we know about sports for kids.
Read More: https://www.healthline.com/health/childrens-health/sports-for-toddlers
