The Big Rapids News – Julie Norwood
In the wake of a tragedy, such as the shooting at Oxford High School earlier this week, lies a trail of questions, uncertainty and fear that reaches far beyond the surrounding community, affecting students across the state and country. How can a parent help their child or teen process the unimaginable?
CNN – Ada Wood
Even as an adult, sorting out some of life’s biggest feelings — whether it’s frustration, annoyance or grief — can be difficult. As a kid, those feelings can feel even bigger. We know mindfulness can help us find a place of calm and understanding as adults. And there’s nothing stopping us from teaching our children the same techniques in ways they can understand.
Read More: https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/02/health/mindfulness-for-kids-wellness/index.html
Moms – Jessica Tucker
From the time that kids begin playing sports or games, they are taught to have good sportsmanship. To the extent that they are taught what that means is different for younger kids than older, just because sportsmanship morphs to encompass over time. One theme that stays consistent, regardless of how old kids are is that kids should treat others the way that they would want to be treated. Not only will this serve them well when playing with others but in life in general. However, this just begins to touch the surface on why it is important to teach kids sportsmanship.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/why-important-teach-kids-sportsmanship/
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning that cases of the flu in children is rising across the US. The world has become more hyperaware of the number of infectious diseases and illnesses since COVID-19 started. The pandemic changed the way a lot of people took care of their health and immune system, and this included parents. They started washing their hands more, sanitizing, and wearing a face mask. The goal was to prevent transmission of the virus, but the world may have forgotten about another illness that is just ramping up for the season and that is the flu.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/rising-kids-flu-cases-cdc-warns/
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
From 2019 to 2020, there was a decrease in the percentage of children aged 1 to 17 years who had a dental examination or cleaning, according to a December data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-12-children-dental-exams.html