Mayo Clinic Q and A: Restless legs syndrome in children

Jan 29, 2022

Medical X-Press – Cynthia Weiss

Yes, children can have restless legs syndrome. You also may hear it called Willis Ekbom disease, based on the names of the physicians who first described this condition.

Just like adults, children can have sensations in their legs that makes it hard for them to fall or stay asleep. If the sensation happens regularly, they may have restless legs syndrome, which is considered a sleep disorder. 

Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-01-mayo-clinic-restless-legs-syndrome.html

Here’s How To Approximate How Tall Your Kid Is Going To Be

Jan 28, 2022

Romper – Grace Gallagher

So much of your child’s future is a mystery, and that’s one of the fun (and sometimes scary) parts of parenting. In addition to daydreaming about what your child’s future hobbies and interests will be, you may also think about what they’ll look like. The good news is that you’re in the right place if you’ve ever found yourself wondering, how tall is my kid going to be?

Read More: https://www.romper.com/parenting/how-tall-am-i-going-to-be



Jan 28, 2022

What Your Child Should Do If They’re Harassed Or Threatened Online

Moms – Megan Glosson

All kids enjoy picking at each other and joking around from time to time. However, children sometimes have a hard time recognizing the difference between “a little fun” and taking things too far — especially when they’re engaging with others online. The internet is full of trolls and bullies, and oftentimes parents don’t even realize what people are saying and doing online.

Read More: https://www.moms.com/tips-if-child-harassed-threatened-online/



Jan 27, 2022

Can Kids Get Diabetes From Eating Too Much Candy?

Moms – Jessica Tucker

When kids receive a diagnosis of diabetes, many parents automatically jump to thinking that the disease must have been caused by too much candy in the diet. In reality, however, the amount of sugar kids eat is not going to be the direct cause of developing either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. As such, while there is more sugar in kids’ diets than there has ever been, eating candy alone is not going to cause kids to develop diabetes.

Read More: https://www.moms.com/kids-diabetes-from-eating-too-much-candy/