Jun 19, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found that playing a team sport can have many benefits to the mental health of youth. The mental health of youth is turning into its own epidemic, and attention is being called to do something about it. The pandemic has made a problem even worse, but it has also highlighted the need for resources and services for youth who are struggling. This means that we are paying closer attention to studies and research that are being done on what can helpyouth with their mental health, and it can help parents know what to try to help their children.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/playing-team-sport-benefit-childs-mental-health/
Jun 19, 2022
The Huffington Post – Brittany Wong
COVID vaccines for kids under 5 are finally looking like a reality, after the FDA met this week and recommended authorizing the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations for COVIDfor kids age 6 months to 5 years.
“Our expectation is that within weeks, every parent who wants their child to get vaccinated will be able to get an appointment,” Ashish Jha, the White House COVID-19 response coordinator, told reporters during a recent press briefing.
The Pfizer vaccine for kids age 6 months to 4 years old is given in three doses: Each one is three micrograms, which is one-tenth of the dose for adults. The first two doses are spaced out three weeks apart and the third one is given at least two months after the second.
Read More: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vaccine-side-effects-for-children-under-5_l_62aa3a54e4b06594c1d18c25
Jun 18, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
When it comes to nutrition, a lot of moms take it very seriously. They want to make sure that their child is getting all the vitamins, nutrients, and minerals that they need. This can seem hard when mom is dealing with a picky eater or a child who doesn’t like to eat too many full meals. She may be worried that their child is deficient in some of the most basic nutrients, and the chances are that they likely are. However, this is not a reason to panic.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/nutrients-most-kids-deficient-how-add-to-diet/
Jun 18, 2022
The 74 Million – Asher Lehrer-Small
The Federal Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized both Moderna’s and Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccines for children as young as 6 months old — meaning COVID shots for the last age group of Americans without access may be just days away.
The vaccines now await sign-off from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the final step before children under 5 can begin rolling up their sleeves. The White House expects providers to begin administering doses on Tuesday, immediately after the federal Juneteenth holiday.
Read More: https://www.the74million.org/article/fda-advisory-panel-backs-moderna-and-pfizer-vaccines-for-kids-under-5/
Jun 18, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study was done to see what can increase asthma symptoms in children, and it is information that is always beneficial to parents. Asthma is a serious respiratory condition in children, and while it can be treated and managed, it is still a serious issue that can be life-threatening. It can also impact a child’s ability to take part in physical activities, especially on hot summer days. Studies are always being done to see what can cause flare-ups and what can be done to minimize the symptoms that children are experiencing.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/what-increases-asthma-symptoms-children/
