Oct 29, 2021
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
Doctors are noticing an increase in tics in young girls, and they are saying that this can be linked to the popular app TikTok. TikTok has become one of the most popular apps right now, and this was partly fueled by the pandemic. With not much else to do, youth flocked to the popular app to make some videos hope to go viral, and connect with others like them. However, while the app has been known for some dangerous challenges and trends, it may also be causing a rise in tics among young girls. This may seem odd, but a doctor has spoken out about why this may be happening.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/tic-rise-young-girls-linked-tiktok-use/
Oct 28, 2021
RIS Media – Liz Ruggiero
Seasonal allergies can make life miserable for kids. If your child has been diagnosed with seasonal allergies, here are some ways you can help.
Read More: https://www.rismedia.com/2021/10/27/how-to-treat-your-childrens-seasonal-allergies/
Oct 28, 2021
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found that running a mile every single day can help to boost a child’s learning. Parents know that a child’s education is incredibly important for their wellbeing and development. Parents put a lot of emphasis on school, and how important it is, and if their child is struggling, they do what they can to make sure that their child gets the help they need. However, it can be hard to know where to turn for this extra help and that is why parents and educators can rely on studies that show how different resources can help.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/child-learn-better-runnning-mile-a-day/
Oct 27, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
A new study published in Computers in Human Behavior found that using Instagram or Snapchat before age 11 was significantly related to more problematic digital behaviors compared to those who joined these platforms when they were older. Parental restrictions on phone use and checking social media ameliorated some of the negative effects.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-10-social-media-age-problematic-digital.html
Oct 27, 2021
The Huffington Post – Catherine Pearson
The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and the Children’s Hospital Association issued a joint statement this week to warn of “soaring rates of mental health challenges” among children, teens and their parents during the COVID-19 pandemic, worsening a crisis that had already existed.
Read More: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/suicidal-ideation-children-what-to-know_l_6172cb24e4b066de4f61cf40
