Moms – Megan Glosson
We know that the responsibilities that come with chores help make children better adults. We also know that chores provide many benefits, too. But there’s greater news; researchers now say that chores can actually improve brain health in children and adults — which means chores are literally good for you!
Read More: https://www.moms.com/household-chores-improve-brain-health/
Moms – Larissa Marulli
A new study has uncovered how autism spectrum disorder (ASD) develops and differs from boys to girls. Researchers have found a real difference in the variants of genes in autistic girls compared to the genes found in autistic boys. There was also insight into how the brains of girls with ASD interpret social and emotional cues compared to the brains of girls without ASD.
The Huffington Post – Catherine Pearson
There’s nothing sweeter than a sleeping child, and it can also be pretty darn adorable to hear your zonked-out kiddo let out the occasional snore. But if your child snores several days a week, that’s something to pay close attention to, according to a large new study. The research, published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications, found a link between frequent snoring and structural brain changes in children, as well as behavioral issues like hyperactivity and inattention.
Read More: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/snoring-children-brain_l_6075e399e4b01e30423768d5
The Kempton Express – Staff Writer
There are so many benefits of exercise for children. Besides helping them build strong bones and muscles, being physically active helps kids improve their balance and gross motor coordination, and it has mental benefits in terms of teaching them social skills, determination, and teamwork.
Read More: https://kemptonexpress.co.za/308620/teach-your-child-to-be-a-casual-athlete/
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A study has discovered that screen time can have a large influence on the eating habits of children. Screen time has been a large topic of discussion lately, with the global pandemic, parents are finding that their children are spending a lot more time in front of a screen than normal. This may be especially true for children who are remote learning. They spend all day on a computer screen, and then when the day is over, they switch screens and watch TV or YouTube. While this has implications for physical activity and health, it is also impacting their eating habits.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/screen-time-influences-kids-eating-habits-study/