Jun 8, 2021
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study is finding that the protocols put in place to protect children from COVID-19 had a positive impact on reducing the rates of other infections. When COVID-19 first started, there were public health guidelines that were put in place to protect the public from infection. This included children, and frequent hand washing, sanitizing, and wearing face masks became everyone’s new normal. While these measures may have had a positive impact on the rates of COVID-19 infections, it seems to have also had a positive impact on the rates of other viral infections.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/covid-protocols-decrease-other-kids-infections/
Jun 7, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
“With children, I always recommend starting swim lessons at an early age and having parents put on floaties or life vests on their children when near any water. Parents should also never let their kids swim alone without supervision and ensure they’re following safety measures just like they would in other situations,” said Dr. Samuel Prater. He is medical director of emergency services at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-06-summer-fun-safe.html
Jun 7, 2021
Moms – Megan Glosson
Many experts agree that validation is a great parenting tool that is often underutilized. In fact, it’s one of the most important things you can do for your child. However, parents must first know what validation is, then they must learn how to use it as a parenting tool.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/use-validation-parenting-tool/
Jun 6, 2021
KSL – Aley Davis
The pandemic threw off our routines and schedules, and for many of us, one of the first things to go was regular exercise. One South Jordan woman found a way to reprioritize her health through goal setting and discipline.
Read More: https://www.ksl.com/article/50180170/how-to-get-out-of-your-pandemic-exercise-slump
Jun 6, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Besides letting teens resume many of their normal activities, U.S. authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for people as young as 12 is crucial to slowing the spread of the coronavirus, one expert says.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-06-teens-covid-vaccine.html
