Moms – Megan Glosson
If you’ve been keeping up with headlines over the past two years, then you likely already know all the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting families and children. However, most studies thus far have only focused on the negative without much thought to the ways in which the pandemic may have helped families with their mental health.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/parents-more-aware-children-mental-health/
Moms – Jessica Tucker
It is springtime, which means in many parts of the country the weather is starting to warm up, the grass is beginning to thaw out from the snow, and the flowers are starting to bloom. Instead of spending time inside on a screen, kids and parents alike should get out and enjoy the fresh air and one another’s company. And because it is National Walking Day, it is the perfect day to take the opportunity to spend some time with the kids without electronics.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/national-walking-day-spend-time-kids-without-electronics/
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Physically fit primary school pupils feel better and can concentrate better. They are more likely to make it to higher-level secondary grammar schools than children with less sporting abilities. This has been confirmed for the first time in a study by the Department of Sport and Health Sciences at the Technical University of Munich (TUM).
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-04-sports-quality-life.html
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found that almost 30% of US teenagers have “prediabetes,” and this can be concerning. The health of teenagers is a very serious concern for a lot of parents out there. The rates of childhood obesity are rising, and a global pandemic has not helped. Being overweight can come with a lot of health issues, and it is important that they are addressed and studies can help society see just what the problem is, and hopefully work towards a solution. Many don’t see diabetes as a problem for “youth,” but that may be changing and parents are paying attention.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/nearly-30-percent-teens-have-prediabetes/
Moms – Jessica Tucker
Can kids be allergic to sugar? They sure can! However, those who have true sugar allergies are rare. It is more likely that kids are suffering from an intolerance to sugar instead. But regardless of whether an allergy or intolerance exists, for those whose bodies are unable to process the sweet substance in its chemical or natural forms, it can be anything from an annoyance all the way to life-threatening. As such, kids who have issues digesting or have an autoimmune response to sugar should speak with their healthcare professionals to determine whether a food allergy or intolerance exists.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/kids-sugar-intolerance-allergy-explained/