Jan 3, 2022
Medical X-Press – Dr. Laura Falusi
The start of a new year is a great time to help your children focus on forming good habits. Making New Year’s resolutions can be a fun way to do this. As a pediatrician and mom of three kids, I know how important it is to set healthy goals with kids—and to be realistic about those goals. Kids can have fun keeping track on sticker charts or getting praise or rewards as they reach these goals, depending on their age.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-01-pediatrician-goals-year-children.html
Jan 2, 2022
KSAT – Staff Writer
Social media has connected the world, but some say it may be doing more harm than good, especially for kids. According to whistleblower-released research, Instagram makes body image issues worse for one in three teenage girls. And among teenagers who reported suicidal thoughts, 6% of users traced it back to Instagram.
Read More: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/01/02/how-to-keep-teens-safe-when-they-connect-on-social-media/
Jan 2, 2022
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch – Michele Munz
When the pandemic first shuttered schools and moved classes online, Liam Ridley was home alone nearly every day while his mom and dad were at work. He found himself continuously snacking.
Read More: https://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/health/obesity-rates-among-children-soared-during-pandemic-a-local-study-aims-to-help/article_2cd3b38d-7185-5c66-86b8-22f27454e6f0.html
Jan 1, 2022
Citizen Times – Emily Eileen Carter
No one quite prepares you for the exhaustive hours of parenting. The elusive “full night’s” sleep often feels like a far-off dream for tired and weary parents. While every child is different, there are practices all families can employ to encourage better sleep and work toward everyone getting more Zzzs.
Read More: https://www.citizen-times.com/story/life/family/2021/12/29/zzzzz-expert-tips-better-sleep/6420257001/
Jan 1, 2022
Romper – Jen McGuire
As the Omicron variant continues to see a record-breaking surge in positive Covid-19 cases, the FDA is expected to make an announcement about Pfizer booster shots for kids between the ages of 12 and 15 years old. While the Food and Drug Administration has not yet released an official statement, inside sources told both The New York Times and CNN that they are expected to greenlight the booster for kids in the coming days.
Read More: https://www.romper.com/life/fda-approval-pfizer-booster-for-kids
