Jun 30, 2022
The Hechinger Report – Jackie Mader
For years, sleep-deprived parents have been inundated with ads for infant sleep products that promised improved sleep for babies, less fussiness and success in “easing the transition from the womb to the world.” Many of these products are available in stores and online despite concerns from pediatricians that they are unsafe for infants. Now, a flurry of national efforts aims to raise awareness of the risks posed by some of these items, and to crack down on potentially dangerous products.
Read More: https://hechingerreport.org/cracking-down-on-unsafe-infant-sleep-products/
Jun 30, 2022
K-12 Dive – Staff Writer
A study of pediatric emergency department visits in a Chicago-area 10-hospital health system found mental health visits increased from March 2018 to February 2021, according to a paper published by the Academic Pediatric Association.
Specifically, researchers identified 8,127 pediatric mental health emergency visits over that time period. During the pandemic, visits for suicide or self-injury increased 6.69% and visits for disruptive, impulse control, and conduct disorders increased 1.94%.
Read More: https://www.k12dive.com/news/pediatric-mental-health-emergency-visits-increased-during-covid-19/626295/
Jun 30, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A study was done that found that the majority of teenagers are not getting enough physical activity every day. Teenagers are a challenge for a lot of parents out there, but it is not always easy to be a teenager. They are trying to find a balance between school, work, family, and social life, and they are also trying to find themselves. They are trying to figure out who they are outside their parents, and what is important to them. They also grew up in the age of technology, and this meant that they have a tendency to spend a lot of time on sedentary behaviors, like watching TV and playing on the computer.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/teenagers-not-getting-enough-physical-activity-every-day/
Jun 30, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
Teenagers are in a tough phase of life, they are trying to find who they are in this world, all while trying to navigate school, work, and social life. All of this can make it difficult to parent, as mom tries to find the balance between making sure they are safe and protected, and making sure they feel like they have the freedom to be who they are, and do what they want. This is the first time mom is going to experience her child being out of her care for a long period of time, and it can take some adjusting.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/what-consider-when-allowing-teen-go-beach-with-friends/
Jun 28, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A national poll was done to look at firework safety and children, and it found that parents may not be doing enough to make sure their children are safe. The season of fireworks is upon us, and with the fourth of July coming soon, there are going to be a lot of families who are out setting off fireworks. Fireworks can be fun and beautiful, but they can also be dangerous, and it is important that everyone is as safe as possible when they are setting off a light show, and this is especially true for children.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/national-poll-firework-safety-children/
