Mar 6, 2021
Moms – Simon Books
Naturally, kids want to interact with both adults and other kids. This is a positive sign that they are developing properly. At a young age, kids are very active and love playing, and constantly be on the move. Play is encouraged among children as it helps in their growth and development. Unfortunately because of the COVID-19 pandemic, families have been forced to exercise social distancing.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/ways-help-only-child-play-by-themselves/
Mar 6, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Two thirds of children use more than one screen at the same time after school, in the evenings and at weekends as part of increasingly sedentary lifestyles, according to new research at the University of Leicester. An NIHR study of more than 800 adolescent girls between the ages of 11 and 14 identified worrying trends between screen use and lower physical activity—including higher BMI—as well as less sleep.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-03-impact-teenage-screen.html
Mar 5, 2021
Chatsworth Rising Sun – Staff Writer
The first thing to realise is that it may take many tries before your toddler will accept a new food. If he refuses broccoli, try not to get upset, plead with him or engage in lengthy discussions about the vegetable’s virtues, but do keep offering it. It may take 10 attempts before your toddler is willing to try it. Initially, just a lick of the food is a victory.
Read More: https://risingsunchatsworth.co.za/172625/how-to-handle-common-toddler-food-struggles/
Mar 5, 2021
Ozark First – Jennifer Abreu
We all know exercise and moving is important for health! But it’s also very important to start early in life! Dr. Laura Waters, a pediatrician at Mercy, joins us to talk about some of the benefits of being active for children and how parents can help them get started, and even join in!
Read More: https://www.ozarksfirst.com/a-better-you/dr-waters-the-benefits-of-staying-active-for-children/
Mar 4, 2021
Food Dive – Lauren Manning
Fifty-eight percent of parents describe their child as much pickier or somewhat pickier about food compared to other children their age, according to a new study from the International Food Information Council (IFIC).
Read More: https://www.fooddive.com/news/parents-are-spending-more-time-focusing-on-childrens-nutrition-during-the/596120/
