Jan 16, 2022
Study Finds – Staff Writer
Could joining a soccer team or taking a daily jog be the key to good grades for children? There is a correlation between a child’s cardiorespiratory health and their academic success, particularly in language and math, according to a recent study. Such intellectual qualities, including memory and concentration, may be improved by cardio exercises.
Read More: https://www.studyfinds.org/children-exercise-grades-education-cardiorespiratory-fitness/
Jan 16, 2022
Philly Voice – Julia Aspen
There may be nothing your child loves more than their tablet, but eSports still don’t count as exercise! Winter’s shorter days and cooler temperatures can make it tempting for kids to turn into couch potatoes, but exercise is essential for children all year long. Not only is regular physical activity important for a child’s bone and muscle development, but it also lowers their risk of depression, fights obesity, and promotes quality sleep at night.
Read More: https://www.phillyvoice.com/five-ways-encourage-your-kids-exercise-more-059991/
Jan 15, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
Social media can have a negative impact on the self-esteem of both parents and their children. We are living in a modern world, and while there are so many benefits to having technology at our fingertips, there are also some downsides. Social media has become a large part of everyone’s lives, and this includes parents and their children. It is hard to find anyone who is not on a social media platform. Social media can be a great place for connection for moms and their children, but it can also have a large impact on a person’s mental health and wellbeing.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/social-media-effect-on-self-esteem-youth-parents/
Jan 15, 2022
Moms – Megan Glosson
Most parents hate watching their kids suffer then they’re not feeling well. In fact, we usually bend over backward to take care of our sick children in hopes that it will help them feel better. While this sometimes means it’s time to whip up your grandma’s chicken noodle soup recipe or start a kettle on the stove for a cup of tea, it can also mean asking your child what food or drink sounds best to them.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/cold-drinks-food-when-kids-sick/
Jan 14, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
Toddlers are some of the most fascinating humans around, and that is ultimate because they are in such an amazing stage of development, even if it comes across as negative behaviors, they are growing and developing. They often have a hard time expressing their emotions and feelings because their language skills are not as developed. This is a large reason why toddlers have a lot of tantrums and meltdowns because they cannot express how they are feeling. Even though parents understand why tantrums happen, they can still be frustrating.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/help-strengthen-toddlers-communication-skills-activities/
