Apr 4, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
Any mom of a toddler knows that they can be a handful. Toddlers are in a stage of development where they are exploring the world around them and this always means that they can get into mischief. They can also put themselves into some pretty dangerous situations, and mom is always watching to make sure that they are safe. Toddlers also are developing a bit of an attitude, and it may seem like their favorite word is “no.” They say it so often that mom may wonder why her toddler has suddenly become so defiant all of a sudden.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/why-boredom-may-cause-toddlers-defiance/
Apr 3, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new survey has found that 70% of parents feel like their children are becoming “internet zombies.” There is no denying that children are using technology, and they are using it at a higher rate than parents did when they were younger. While there are benefits to technology, like education and connection, there can be some pretty big downfalls. Parents are constantly expressing how worried they are about their children spending so much time online, but there doesn’t seem to be a clear answer. Parents are under increased pressure, and this means that they may let screen time rules go out the window sometimes.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/parents-feel-children-becoming-internet-zombies/
Apr 3, 2022
BBC – Staff Writer
An annual study into media habits, from Ofcom, highlighted the mini social-media mavens, with a third of parents of five- to seven-year-olds revealing their child had a social-media profile.
Among the eight- to 11-year-olds who used social media, the most popular platform was TikTok, with one in every three having an account.
TikTok is a “strictly a 13+ platform”.
Read More: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-60854885
Apr 2, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A study done to look at the impact that the pandemic had on the sleep habits of children is complete, and we are now getting a look at the results. The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on almost everyone, but children were impacted at a much higher rate. Their mental health suffered as they were forced to live through times that were full of constant changes and heightened anxiety. This was sure to have an impact on their health, but since sleep is an important component of a child’s health, that needed to be assessed as well.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/childrens-sleep-habits-during-pandemic/
Apr 2, 2022
The Conversation – Lynn Gardner
Few things are more challenging than trying to vaccinate a terrified and uncooperative child. I have seen children wedge themselves into a corner and refuse to budge. I have seen them thrash and yell. And I have seen them sit perfectly still, but cry the entire time.
Read More: https://theconversation.com/kids-afraid-of-getting-shots-here-are-3-easy-ways-for-parents-to-help-them-177025
