Aug 21, 2021
The Conversation – Marian Cunningham
Food allergies seem to be on the rise, but misconceptions abound, often getting in the way of a condition being properly diagnosed and treated. According to recent research, up to 35% of people misdiagnose themselves (or their children) with a food intolerance or allergy then try to manage it themselves rather than seek proper medical advice. So it’s time to set the record straight on five of the most popular misconceptions that persist.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/food-allergy-and-intolerance-five-popular-myths-explained-166382
Aug 21, 2021
Romper – Kinsey Gidick
Bored, bored, bored. Bored to distraction. If that’s your children’s reality right now, we get it. We’re all feeling some cabin fever as of late. At this point you’ve probably exhausted every kid-friendly Netflix show, used every bit and bobble in your craft kit, and run out of ideas to entertain your brood. The eye rolls are increasing and the heavy sighs working overtime. It’s time to get back to basics. We’re talking about no batteries needed, imagination-only games everyone can play. We give you a handy list of games to play when the whole family is bored out of their minds.
Read More: https://www.romper.com/parenting/family-games-to-play-when-bored
Aug 20, 2021
KQED News Mind/Shift – Xcaret Nunez
Two-thirds — or 67% — of calories consumed by children and adolescents in 2018 came from ultra-processed foods, a jump from 61% in 1999, according to a peer-reviewed study published in the medical journal JAMA. The research, which analyzed the diets of 33,795 youths age 2 to 19 across the U.S., noted the “overall poorer nutrient profile” of the ultra-processed foods.
Read More: https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58284/if-you-think-your-kids-are-eating-mostly-junk-food-a-new-study-finds-youre-right
Aug 20, 2021
The Huffington Post – Catherine Pearson
For a period of time earlier this summer, parents around the United States breathed a collective sigh of relief as coronavirus cases fell and life felt increasingly normal(ish). Then the delta variant hit, spreading quickly among the unvaccinated, and because that is a group that includes children under the age of 12, who aren’t yet eligible for shots, kids have been hit particularly hard.
Read More: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/keep-kids-safe-covid-delta-variant_l_611d0d71e4b0c6968103bcf4
Aug 19, 2021
Moms – Jessica Tucker
To get kids off on the right foot for the day, making a breakfast that is full of brain-fueling food is the way to go. While it may sound like a lot of effort to put together foods that fall into this category in the morning when everyone is trying to get out the door, most breakfast recipes that support brain health are very simple to make. As such, providing foods to boost kids’ brain power for school should be done daily to keep the brain sharp and concentration on point.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/foods-boost-kids-brain-power-school/
