Moms – Larissa Marulli
Having a picky eater in the home can be frustrating for any mom, but science now has some new suggestions on what to do to solve that problem. A child who won’t eat what you make for dinner or, even try it, is certainly a challenge. But it may not be a surprise that bribing and forcing food on kids just doesn’t work.
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found that some common childhood behaviors are linked to anxiety disorders. As parents, we are often told that behavior is communication for a child. When they need something, or when something is bothering them, they will often behave in a way that is not “normal” or typical of them. This is sending a message to a caregiver that they need some help, but they are unsure on how to communicate that need. The topic of child development is constantly being studied, because as the world learns more about how a child grows and displays behaviors, the better we can be at providing for them.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/common-childhood-behaviors-linked-anxiety-disorders/
Harvard Health Publishing – Claire McCarthy, MD
As we go through another school year under the cloud of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents are asking: What can we do to keep our children healthy? Are there ways to boost the immune system and ward off COVID-19 and other illnesses?
Read More: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/boosting-your-childs-immune-system-202110122614
Moms – Ashley Werhli
A new study, the first of its kind, has found a direct link between what a child eats and their mental health and wellbeing. Parents know that food is important for their child’s health. It is essential that they are getting the right nutrients and vitamins to make sure that their body grows nice and strong. It can also be a battle for a lot of moms who are dealing with a picky eater. However, now it appears that the foods our children eat can directly impact their mental health as well, and it may be even more important to make sure our children eat their vegetables.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/childrens-diet-mental-wellbeing-connected/
Medical X-Press – Kelly Dean Schwartz
Let’s start with the obvious. Canada’s youth are experiencing disruptions to their lives like few others in recent history. And the present school year has not started off in the direction we had hoped, with unstable COVID-19 numbers, the uncertainty of school safety and the Delta variant.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-10-good-bad-weve-heard-teen.html