Jul 23, 2021
Medical X-Press – Marianne Stein
When kids sit down to eat lunch at school, fruits and vegetables may not be their first choice. But with more time at the lunch table, they are more likely to pick up those healthy foods. If we want to improve children’s nutrition and health, ensuring longer school lunch breaks can help achieve those goals, according to research from the University of Illinois.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-07-kids-longer-seated-lunch-fruit.html
Jul 22, 2021
Romper – Katie McPherson
When you pick up your kids from school, or they come bursting through the door after the bus ride home, is their first question about food? Growing minds and bodies need lots of fuel, and no doubt your kiddo could use an after-school snack to hold them over until dinner time. But what if you want to keep them out of the cookies or crackers for the fifth day in a row?
Read More: https://www.romper.com/life/healthy-after-school-snacks
Jul 22, 2021
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study is showing that young girls who have Autism will show a decrease in symptoms as they age, but this is not the same for boys. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Ais a neurological condition among children, and it is the story of a lot of families out there. While there are resources and support out there for families, there are still gaps in knowledge and resources that can be faced. This is why continued studies and reports are important for the ASD community, especially when thinking about symptoms and boundaries that may be faced by children and their parents.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/autistic-girls-decrease-symptoms-age/
Jul 21, 2021
Medical X-Press – Gerald Rucchin
Just 10 minutes of exercise and 10 minutes of mindfulness meditation can help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with their mood, self-efficacy and attention. This is according to a new study from education professor Barbara Fenesi and co-authors Hannah Bigelow, Marcus Gottlieb, Michelle Ogrodnik and Jeffrey Graham, published in Frontiers in Psychology.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-07-mindfulness-children-adhd.html
Jul 21, 2021
Romper – Ashley Jones
The first morning that my oldest son made himself a piece of toast and put jelly on it, my reaction to this seemingly small milestone was over-the-top excitement. His ability to make breakfast himself meant there was one less thing for me to do each day. These easy breakfast ideas for kids to make can give you back some precious time on busy mornings. Let them do the work, learn some independence, and give yourself some time to actually run a brush through your hair. (Or just perfect your messy bun and sleep in an extra 10 minutes.)
Read More: https://www.romper.com/life/easy-breakfast-ideas-for-kids-to-make
