Dec 18, 2021
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
Parents know that there are a lot of things that they have to teach a child. From the moment they are born, children are learning and growing and their largest influence is going to be their parents. Not all lessons are taught in school. They are going to watch what their parents do, and how they act and they are going to build the basis of their actions on what they see and observe. However, one of the problems is that there just seems to be so much that parents can often forget about important lessons. This is understandable, given everything that is on a parent’s plate.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/teaching-child-say-good-morning-healthy/
Dec 17, 2021
Boston Children’s Hospital – Nancy Fliesler
We know exercise has many health benefits. A new study from Boston Children’s Hospital adds another benefit: Physical activity appears to help organize children’s developing brains. The study, led by Dr. Caterina Stamoulis, analyzed brain imaging data from nearly 6,000 9- and 10-year-olds. It found that physical activity was associated with more efficiently organized, robust, and flexible brain networks. The more physical activity, the more “fit” the brain.
Read More: https://answers.childrenshospital.org/exercise-brain/
Dec 17, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
In guidance issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations are presented to help pediatricians support the emotional and behavioral needs of children, teenagers, and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-12-american-academy-pediatrics-issues-guidance.html
Dec 16, 2021
The Newark Advocate – Staff Writer
During the winter, children are less likely to properly exercise due to a decrease of outdoor activities and an increase of cold weather. However, parents can encourage their child to receive exercise through safe, indoor activities.
Read More: https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/life/2021/12/15/active-fit-indoor-activities-kids-during-winter/6507774001/
Dec 16, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Nursery rhymes can teach the importance of safe play and occupational hazards to help both young and old reduce their chances of head injuries, suggests an expert in the Christmas issue of The BMJ. Declan Patton at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Injury Research and Prevention and Minds Matter Concussion Program analyzed seven popular nursery rhymes involving or suspected of involving fall related head injuries.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-12-nursery-importance-safe.html
