Moms – Ashley Wehrli
An expert has offered tips on how to make sure that children are resilient following falls and injuries. Children, especially toddlers and preschoolers, are prone to falling. They are still working on coordination and balance, and this can lead to a lot of falls, which lead to bumps and bruises.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/how-to-make-sure-children-resilient-after-falls/
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found that children can develop high blood pressure as young as 6 years old, so it is important that they go outside as much as possible to try and prevent it. The health of children is the priority of every parent, caregiver, and medical professional, and work is always being done to see what can hinder it, and help it.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/children-can-develop-high-blood-pressure/
Ed Surge – Lilah Burke
In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory on youth mental health. A few months later, the chief science officer at the American Psychological Association testified before a Senate committee that America’s youth mental health system was fundamentally flawed. Not only have symptoms of mood disorders, such as depression, increased in teens and children—but manifestations of those diseases, such as emergency room visits and suicides, have as well.
Mashable – Rebecca Ruiz
Trying to parent a kid with an internet-connected device can feel like a game of whack-a-mole. Just as quickly as you’ve set boundaries around their smartphone or tablet use, they present an urgent request to play a popular game or message with friends on a new app.
Read More: https://mashable.com/article/screen-time-parenting-styles-teen-mental-health
The Huffington Post – Alexandra Emmanuelli
Like most kids, I was obsessed with sugary cereals, especially Cinnamon Toast Crunch. My mom rarely let me have it, but the square morsels of cinnamon were my favorite morning meal, even though the choice was less than ideal for a growing 7-year-old.
Each stage of life requires a focus on different nutrients, from calcium and iron in childhood to protein and omega 3s in the golden years. HuffPost interviewed four dietitians to find the ideal breakfast for each stage of life.
Read More: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/best-breakfast-foods-to-eat-every-age_l_62e29c3de4b09d14dc40481f