Aug 24, 2022
Medical X-Press – Xinyu (Andy) Zhao and Sarah Healy
The Royal Children’s Hospital March 2021 child health poll found too much screen timewas parents‘ number-one health concern about their kids, with more than 90% of surveyed parents saying it’s a problem.
We are researchers in digital childhoods. Our new research identified four main ways parents try to deal with their children’s use of screens. And all have their benefits and drawbacks.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-parents-screen-maker-access-denier.html
Aug 23, 2022
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Young people who eat healthy breakfasts at home have better psychosocial health, shows a recent study in Frontiers in Nutrition. While previous research has reported the important role of a nutritious breakfast, this is the first study to look at the reported effects of whether kids eat breakfast, as well as where and what they eat. These results provide valuable insights and recommendations for parents and their children.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-breakfast-chance-kids-teens-psychosocial.html
Aug 23, 2022
Moms – Larissa Marulli
As busy moms, fitting in any type of exercise can seem almost impossible, and when parenting a preschooler that can be even more difficult. They can’t be contained like babies while you work out, and they don’t care/understand that exercise is crucial to you like older kids do. Going on walks with your preschool-age children may be one of the best ways a busy mom can get some exercise while parenting a young child.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/exercise-tips-walking-preschoolers/
Aug 22, 2022
Moms – Larissa Marulli
Childhood food allergies are not only common but moms can hear conflicting information about them. The world of childhood food allergies changes quickly and recommendations can change annually.
This can leave moms confused and worried over what they should be doing for their kids to prevent allergies or what they should be doing in the light of food allergies.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/what-moms-wished-they-knew-about-childhood-food-allergies/
Aug 22, 2022
Moms – Sarah Zellner
Peer pressure is hitting kids at a much earlier age these days. Being so young and impressionable can have a major impact on how they live their lives. According to Frontierspeers impact almost all aspects of adolescent lives, from the more trivial, such as taste in music and clothing, to the more serious, such as the use of illicit drugs or engaging in unprotected sex. And, thanks to social media, kids have a lot more coming at them than their parents ever did.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/realistically-helping-child-with-peer-pressure/
