Aug 6, 2022
Moms – Jessica Tucker
Breakfast is a vital meal for kids. It sets the tone for the energy level of the day. Something that can be running low during the summertime as the weather gets hot and kids do not have a desire to eat much over the course of the afternoon. This is why designing breakfasts that will give energy and keep kids full is key to keeping them going, even when temperatures soar. Especially when growing kids are who those summer breakfast ideas are for.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/summer-breakfast-ideas-for-growing-kids/
Aug 6, 2022
Moms – Jessica Tucker
There is a stigma that comes with kids playing video games that all they are doing is turning their brains into mush. And while there are some video games that are better for the brain than others, the brain is incredibly active regardless of what is being played. As such, there are both positives and negatives that come with kids playing video games. Just what is happening to children’s brains when they play video games can vary depending on the games being played.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/what-happens-to-childs-brain-when-playing-video-games/
Aug 5, 2022
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many pediatric patients who suffer from headaches have experienced more frequent headaches and worsening anxiety and mood, and a new study finds links to stress, decreased physical activity and increased screen time.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-children-headaches-mental-health-worsened.html
Aug 5, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
Spending time as a family should always be the priority for parents everywhere. The problem is that life can get busy, and this means that it can be hard for mom to find time for good, old-fashioned family fun. She thinks that she has to spend a lot of time (and money) planning the perfect activities for her family, when that may not be the case.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/why-august-is-family-fun-month/
Aug 4, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found that obesity rates are continuing to rise in youth at what is being described as an “alarming rate.” Childhood obesity is a problem around the world, but it has taken front and center in the US. The pandemic has had an impact on the health and weight of children. Activities were shut down, and children were forced to stay home, and this has led to overeating.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/obesity-rates-continue-rise-in-youth-rapidly/