Mar 16, 2022
Moms – Jessica Tucker
Having choices is something that everyone appreciates having. It does not matter how big or small, having options when making decisions is always welcome. When kids are young, parents do not offer choices to them because they believe that making decisions is not necessary. After all, things like school, getting dressed, bathing, and the like have to be done. No need for choices. But on the flip side, kids may want to have a say as to what is going on in their lives and make decisions regarding same. And because of this, there are arguments for the pros and cons of giving kids choices.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/giving-kids-choices-pros-cons/
Mar 15, 2022
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Anxiety, depression and behavioral problems appear to be on the rise, while the amount of time kids spent being physically active or getting preventive care has been on the decline.
Parental emotional well-being and mental health—as well as the ability of caregivers to meet the demands of parenting—were also found to be suffering in tandem.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-03-mental-health-america-children-worse.html
Mar 15, 2022
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
From 2016 to 2020, increases were seen in anxiety and depression among children, while decreases were observed in parent or caregiver mental health and coping with parenting demands, according to a study published online March 14 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-03-anxiety-depression-children.html
Mar 14, 2022
Moms – Megan Glosson
While most of us stay busy during the week, the weekend is a great time to work in some family bonding and unplug for a while. However, it can be hard to find activities that are fun for the whole family that don’t involve technology or spending lots of money. Luckily, these 11 old-school fun family activities work anywhere, anytime.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/old-school-family-activities-games-weekend/
Mar 14, 2022
NPR – Grace Farris
When comic artist and physician Grace Farris discovered that her young son had developed needle phobia, she knew she needed help — especially with yearly flu shots and two COVID vaccines in his near future. So Farris turned to medical literature and experts to learn how breathing techniques, distraction devices and even bribery can help kids who fear the dreaded jab.
Read More: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/03/08/1084356769/kids-vaccines-needle-phobia
