Moms – Megan Glosson
Guess what? It’s the first day of spring, which means it’s time to get outside and get busy in your backyard! Spring is easily one of the best seasons for enjoying the great outdoors as a family, and there are so many things you and your kids can do this weekend to kick off spring together, including these 10 activities.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/outdoor-activities-first-day-spring/
India Today – Shelly Anand
Whenever seven-year-old Karan Kapoor, already on the obese side, sees an advertisement for potato chips on TV, he slips into throwing a tantrum to have a packet of it. Struggling to handle Karan during such episodes, his mother has now banned all forms of junk food in the house. Like Karan, scores of children get drawn into unhealthy eating habits fuelled by what they see in commercials. As Minal Shah, senior nutrition therapist at Fortis Hospital in Mulund (Mumbai), explains: “Advertising directed at young children is by its very nature exploitative. Children have a remarkable ability to recall content from ads they have been exposed to. Product preference has been shown to occur with as little as a single commercial exposure, and been found to strengthen with repeated exposure.”
Health Line – Trista Chan
We know PB&J is tasty, but the question remains: is it healthy?
This article covers the nutritional value of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and offers suggestions for elevating this kid-friendly favorite.
Read More: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/are-peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwiches-healthy
Stack – Jason Kelly
Although it is not the worst idea globally, it still has merit. Little Tikes developed an exercise bike for children called the Pelican Explore and Fit Cycle. It has a built-in screen so children can ride different terrains through mountains, forests, etc. Sounds cool, right? The reason it has merit is that it is a form of exercise. However, it should not be a staple for a busy parent to occupy their child. And nor should it replace playing, recess, or physical activity. I feel there are more downsides than positives to this exercise stationary bike.
Read More: https://www.stack.com/a/kids-dont-need-exercise-equipment-all-they-need-is-fun/
The Sector – Freya Lucas
Given that the mobility and motor skills of toddlers and young children are closely aligned with good vision and eye health, more attention needs to be paid to those domains when children are in their early years of life, to ensure optimal outcomes in terms of development.