The Conversation – Gemma Paech
Children seem to do everything possible to avoid sleep, yet many adults can’t seem to get enough of it. It may seem kids’ resistance to sleep, and adults’ longing for it, are underpinned by different factors. But it’s likely similar issues are at play for both.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/why-do-kids-hate-going-to-sleep-while-adults-usually-love-it-160703
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A pediatrician is offering their advice on how to make a backyard pool safer for children. Summer is a great time to get out and have some fun with the family. Families are always looking for fun things to do and some of those ways can be to beat the heat. Water play is not only a lot of fun, but it can be helpful in keeping people cool during those days that are extremely hot. While some families may travel to the beach or the public pool, some have a pool in their own backyard or they are thinking about putting one in.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/pediatrician-advice-backyard-pool-children-safety/
Moms – Simon Books
As a parent, it is natural to feel concerned when your child yells or acts aggressively. Some kids seem unable to cope with their emotions and they blow up at the slightest provocation. Some children get easily frustrated and angry outbursts are common. It is important to teach your child how to deal with his feelings positively. Here are anger management tips that you can practice at home.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/kid-anger-management-tips-practice-home/
Romper – Jamie Kenney
While the 117-degree, record-smashing heatwave stifling the Northwest has been making headlines, it’s not just our poor, sweltering friends in Spokane and Portland trying to beat the heat this summer. The Northeast to the Midwest also saw record temperatures this June — and the season’s just getting started — and many parents are particularly worried about how to keep a baby cool in hot weather. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states that a heat index above 90°F presents significant health risk, and that babies are at particular risk. Because while little ones are really good at being cute and stealing our hearts, they’re actually really bad at regulating their own body temperatures, and letting us know when they’re getting overheated.
Read More: https://www.romper.com/parenting/how-to-keep-baby-cool-in-hot-weather
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A study has found that children who eat organic foods may have better cognitive development. Parents everywhere know that what a child eats is important for their growth and development. That is why mealtime can be incredibly stressful, especially if mom is dealing with a picky eater. She may worry that they are not getting the nutrients they need to grow strong and healthy. Studies are constantly being done to see just how the food our children eat affects their growth and development.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/organic-food-better-cognivitive-development/