Jul 19, 2022
Medical X-Press – Daryl Cheng and Margie Danchin
COVID vaccines for children as young as six months look set to be available in the coming months, now the Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the Moderna vaccine for babies and young children.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-07-covid-vaccines-children-parents.html
Jul 18, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found that exercise does not replace healthy foods when it comes to making sure your body is healthy and well. Making sure that we are healthy and strong is not something that parents just want for their children, but for themselves as well. It is vital that a parent remains healthy for their child, and that they are modeling healthy living for their children. This means that they try and eat healthily, and they try and make sure that they get enough exercise to counteract the unhealthy food choices they may make.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/exercise-does-not-replace-healthy-food-body-needs/
Jul 18, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
There are always moments in motherhood that mom is looking forward to. When her child is young, she knows that she is going to have to feed them, clothe them and make sure they are clean. However, as her child ages, it becomes clear that her child can start doing some of these things for themselves. This can take a load off of mom’s shoulders, and while she may be sad that her “baby” is growing up, she is happy that they are starting to be able to do things for herself.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/teaching-child-wash-hair/
Jul 17, 2022
Si Live – Ann Marie Barron
Studies show that having kids do household chores does more than give parents a break. It can actually improve a child’s development and health — even starting as young as age 2.
In fact, children as young as 2 or 3 who are involved in daily chores will also have improved time management skills, and the chores will help them handle stress and instill a higher capacity for independent thinking, according to research studies compiled by Stacker.com.
Read More: https://www.silive.com/data/2022/07/kids-as-young-as-2-will-be-smarter-healthier-if-they-do-these-chores-studies-show.html
Jul 17, 2022
How To Prepare Your Autistic Child For A Family Vacation
Moms – Megan Glosson
Family vacations often require careful preparation from parents. However, if you’re the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, then you know firsthand how stressful family vacations can be for a child who can easily become overstimulated. What’s more, the changes in your child’s routine can add even more complications and lead to some major vacation problems.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/how-prepare-autistic-child-family-vacation/