Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
As families settle back into a new school year, sleep experts at the University of South Australia are reminding parents about the importance of teenagers getting enough sleep, cautioning them that insufficient sleep can negatively affect their mental health.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-02-teens-track-good-mental-health.html
Moms – Kelli Catana
Now more than ever it’s so easy for teens to eat whatever they want, whenever they want thanks to the countless food delivery services available online. Teens now don’t even have to leave the comfort of home to have access to fast food and calorie-laden drinks thanks to services like Uber Eats and Door Dash. With many parents trying to juggle their daily responsibilities while kids are schooling from home, ‘grab and go’ food options have also become popular grocery staples.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/helping-teens-make-healthy-food-choices/
Moms – Param Davies
Microbiome refers to the constitution of microbiota or microbes in our bodies. Monitoring kids’ microbiomes’ growth is essential for us as parents since they play a significant role in their health. About 80% of the microbiota in the gut can ensure immunity in the human body.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/child-microbiome-health-explained/
Reform Austin – Isobella Harkrider
Children are resilient but they have been affected by the loneliness and isolation from the pandemic, here we dive into how the pandemic affects the mental health of kids. When it comes to how the pandemic has impacted the mental and behavioral health of students Jamie Freeny, DrPH, MPH, Director of the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America of Greater Houston, says it certainly has taken a toll.
Read More: https://www.reformaustin.org/coronavirus/experts-concerned-about-kids-mental-health/
Orlando Health – Stuart H. Janousky, MD
Many families are struggling to keep fit, especially with jobs and schoolwork increasingly taking place on screens at home. Because of physical distancing requirements, there aren’t as many opportunities for school team sports, and kids doing virtual learning aren’t getting PE classes at school. Think about how a brief walk to the school bus stop a few streets over and even walking between classes counts as daily exercise. Going from your bedroom to your computer hardly comes close as a substitute!
Read More: https://www.orlandohealth.com/content-hub/10-creative-ways-to-keep-kids-active