Feb 3, 2022
The Conversation – Steven Edwards
Every day, parents around the world are told their child’s flat feet are normal and they will grow out of it.
This isn’t true – they just grow up and out of their paediatricians’ practice.
There’s no evidence children’s flat feet correct themselves with time.
Failure to intervene when problem flat feet are identified is a disservice to the child. Research shows they don’t get better, and usually get worse.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/no-children-dont-magically-grow-out-of-flat-feet-treatment-is-key-to-avoid-long-term-pain-176026
Feb 2, 2022
The Gleaner – Staff Writer
FOR A child to grow and develop, the heart needs to maintain normal pump function, to provide optimal blood flow throughout the body. However, sometimes the heart of a child may not function normally. The term ‘heart failure’ describes a heart that is not functioning properly. It does not mean that the heart has stopped working, but instead that it is not working as well as it should.
Read More: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/health/20220202/heart-disease-children
Feb 2, 2022
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Key healthy food messages are giving Australian adolescents clear boundaries to set core beliefs and moral decisions about ethical eating choices and junk food risks—which even paves the way for raising their sense of self-worth, a Flinders University study has found.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-02-diet-decisions-teens-good.html
Feb 1, 2022
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
“If the child eats an Oreo and brushes their teeth and the parent can still see the Oreos, they need to be checking and helping them brush,” said Elise Sarvas, a clinical associate professor of pediatric dentistry with the University of Minnesota.
Sarvas offers up the Oreo test and other ideas for good oral health in recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month in February.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-02-oreo-ways-kids-oral-health.html
Feb 1, 2022
Moms – Jessica Tucker
When it comes to social anxiety, it can be difficult for anyone to deal with. For teens who are supposed to be social, gregarious beings, it can be especially hard. And for parents to watch their teens deal with social anxiety they can feel helpless because they cannot fix the situation alone. But, once teens receive a proper diagnosis and are undergoing recommended treatment, there are things that parents can help their teens with when they notice they are struggling with their social anxiety.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/ways-help-teens-with-social-anxiety/
