CBS Miami – Staff Writer
Pediatricians are seeing a troubling trend during the pandemic, with more children with severe cases of Type 2 diabetes. Andrew Aparicio, 17, started making serious lifestyle changes after he was hospitalized for a week and diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in May 2020.
Read More: https://miami.cbslocal.com/2021/07/23/study-shows-children-type-2-diabetes/
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
When it comes to raising children who have healthy self-esteem, the way you praise your child plays a large role. Parenting is not always easy, and there are tough lessons and challenges along the way, and some are more noticeable than others. One of the most challenging things to do as a parent is raising a child who has a strong sense of self, without being entitled or boastful. We want to make sure their self-esteem is high enough to let them know that they can achieve anything, but not high enough that they feel more deserving of something than a peer.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/praise-kids-matters-self-esteem/
Health Line – Heather Grey
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can cause scaly patches, known as plaques, to form on the skin. If your child has psoriasis, their doctor may prescribe medication and other treatments. They may also recommend certain lifestyle changes.
Read More: https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis/psoriasis-in-children-and-diet
Medicine.Net – Pallavi Suyog Uttekar, MD
Childhood obesity is an escalating problem worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 19.3 percent of children and adolescents (2-19 years of age) in the U.S. are obese. The coronavirus pandemic put additional restrictions on our movement and schedules and caused an increase in the number of inactive, sedentary kids. Now that the situation is better and countries are relaxing restrictions, it is time to get our kids out of the house and physically active.
Read More: https://www.medicinenet.com/how_do_i_get_my_lazy_kid_to_exercise/article.htm
The Huffington Post – Caroline Bologna
Of course, we’re not exactly in a post-pandemic world (especially for children younger than 12 who have yet to gain access to any COVID-19 vaccines) as concerns rise about case counts and highly contagious variants. But there’s no doubt things seem different this summer, with camp, travel and back-to-school preparations in full swing. And even these positive changes can be challenging and anxiety-provoking.
Read More: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/children-anxiety-post-pandemic_l_60f71c06e4b0ddf00979027e