Jun 13, 2022
Well And Good – Staff Writer
When you’re a parent, you spend a whole lot of time thinking about what your kids eat (or don’t, in the case of picky eaters). After all, it’s important for children to get the nutrients and vitamins they need to grow up healthy. But while you’re focusing on first foods and clever ways to hide broccoli in mac ‘n cheese, there’s one thing you might not be thinking about: probiotics.
Read More: https://www.wellandgood.com/probiotics-for-kids-seed/
Jun 13, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
An organization has come out with a guide for parents when it comes to sunscreen, and what they should be looking out for. The summer is upon us, and this means that families everywhere are going to start getting outside and soaking up the rays. They may go for more bike rides, they may visit the public pool, or even enjoy a day at the beach. All of these activities are fun, but they require protection from the sun.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/recommended-sunscreens-what-watch-out-for/
Jun 12, 2022
Doctor ND TV – Staff Writer
Obesity in children and teenagers is a major medical problem that affects them. It’s especially concerning because the excess weight can lead to health issues that were traditionally considered adult issues, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. And the condition seemed to have worsened during the pandemic when kids were compelled to stay at home and continue their studies online, leading to inactivity. Obesity in children can contribute to low self-esteem as well. Improving food and exercise habits is one of the most effective ways to minimise childhood obesity. It can also be treated and prevented, which helps to protect the child’s health now and in the future.
Read More:https://doctor.ndtv.com/living-healthy/here-are-three-tips-to-prevent-obesity-in-children-3042290
Jun 12, 2022
The Sentinel Echo – Staff Writer
LEXINGTON — It is estimated that one in ten people will develop a kidney stone at some point in their lives, even children and babies have been seen to have kidney stones. Kids particularly may have a more difficult time expressing their symptoms, so it is important to know the signs, know when to get help, and how to avoid them in the future.
Read More: https://www.sentinel-echo.com/community/health-kidney-stones-in-children-what-you-need-to-know/article_6988f900-e905-11ec-be8e-d7c59e6e1cd4.html
Jun 11, 2022
Saltwire – Laura Churchill Duke
Because her oldest child loved almost all foods, Myra Hyland-Samson thought all her younger children would be the same.
“It turns out our younger two children have major trouble with texture, and after watching them genuinely gag on cooked vegetables, I gave up,” says the mom from Arichat, Cape Breton.
It’s common for kids to have reservations around vegetables, typically beginning in the toddler years, explains Danielle Farrell, a dietician for Dominion stores in St. John’s, Mount Pearl, and Conception Bay South, N.L. She lists a number of factors at play: taste, texture, and mealtime pressures.
Read More: https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/lifestyles/cant-get-your-kids-to-eat-their-veggies-top-tips-and-tricks-from-east-coast-experts-to-make-mealtime-easier-100742321/
