Moms – Jessica Tucker
When it comes to kids’ breath, there are days when it does not smell fresh. In fact, there are days when the breath is tooth decay smelling bad. And while there are some easy hygiene skills that will change the odor of the mouth, other causes of a foul mouth may take a bit more intervention to get back to the status quo. As such, it is important to get down to the reason why kids have bad breath when it presents.
Medical X-Press – Lisa Marshall
Even slight exposure to light can prompt the critical sleep-promoting hormone melatonin to plummet in preschoolers in the hour before bedtime, potentially disrupting slumber long after the light goes out, according to new CU Boulder research.
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Moms – Larissa Marulli
All children will experience some level of anxiety during their childhood. It’s a normal part of the development and can usually be overcome, and doesn’t always turn into a lifelong issue. Separation anxiety can appear in babies and continue into the toddler years. Think of babies being left at daycare and getting dropped off at preschool crying. These worries stem from being separated from their parents or caregivers. It’s also normal for young children to have fears that cause them anxiety such as thunderstorms, loud noises, the dark, being alone, strangers, etc.
Moms – Megan Glosson
When we hear the word “milestones,” many of us think of those moments during the first year of our child’s life where they learn to scoot, crawl, and eventually walk. We also think about other milestones too, like first words, first foods, and our child’s first birthday.
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Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
They may not be the hardiest, but children’s school shoes that allow more natural movement are the best choice, positively impacting children’s foot strength, muscle structure and balance as they grow according to new research from the University of Sydney.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-01-flexible-school-option-kids.html