Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
It can be difficult to get young kids to eat enough vegetables, but a new Penn State study found that simply adding more veggies to their plates resulted in children consuming more vegetables at the meal.
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Romper – Ojus Patel and Lindsay E. Mack
It’s exciting to create new family traditions with your little ones, and as the 4th of July rolls around, you might be thinking about taking your babies to the fireworks show. The fireworks to celebrate America are a time-honored tradition, and it’s no wonder you want to include those closest to you. Kids, for the most part, love fireworks, but is it safe to take a baby to see fireworks? There are a few things to consider before you make your decision.
Romper – Ashley Jones
Keeping your kids entertained all summer long can be difficult. I’m not usually a crafty person, but on a hot summer day, sometimes I just let my kids go for it for the sake of staying inside and out of the sun. These 4th of July crafts for kids are a fun way to beat the heat, keep your kids occupied, and celebrate America’s birthday in one fell swoop.
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Romper – Samantha Darby and Ashley Jones
With the Summer Olympics fast approaching, it’s no surprise that parents across the world are talking to their kids about athletes, competition, patriotism, and of course, the real spirit of the Olympics — hope and determination. While there’s plenty of talk on news outlets about what’s happening in Tokyo, children’s books about the Olympics can really teach your kids what the games are all about and how important they are when it comes to promoting unity and sportsmanship.
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Medical X-Press – Brian McNeill
Getting a good night’s rest is essential to our physical and mental health. But what behaviors lead to healthy sleep? And do those lifestyle factors change as we get older? A new study by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University has investigated the sleep, lifestyle and health of 3,284 adults. It found that behaviors directly under our control—such as diet, how physically active or sedentary we are, and how much time we spend watching TV, reading, on the internet, and on social media—are associated with sleep health across the lifespan.
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