Aug 19, 2022
The Huffington Post – Marie Holmes
Your child comes home from school upset. A friend said something mean to them, compared them to someone else in a negative light, or made them feel like they don’t measure up in some way.
As a parent, you’re wired to protect your child. You may have to restrain yourself from running down to the schoolyard, getting right in that kid’s face, and warning them to think before they speak next time.
Read More: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kids-toxic-friends-what-parents-should-do_l_62fd3a08e4b06389482f8a0d
Aug 18, 2022
The Huffington Post – Caroline Bologna
Parents may feel apprehensive thinking about their kids on social media, but the reality is young people regularly use platforms like Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.
A survey published by Common Sense Media in March 2022 found that 84% of teens and 38% of tweens say they use social media, with 62% of teens and 18% of tweens saying they use it every day. These numbers underscore the importance of talking to young people about these platforms and their experiences.
Read More: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/social-media-parents-ask-kids_l_62fa5e18e4b045e6f6af3c23
Aug 18, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study was done that showed that children who have a vitamin D deficiency may be more likely to suffer respiratory illnesses. The health of children is the priority of any mother out there. She makes sure that her child has everything they need to live a healthy and happy life with as few illnesses as possible.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/kids-deficient-in-vitamin-d-likely-to-suffer-respiratory-illnesses/
Aug 17, 2022
Medical X-Press – Molly Chiu
As children head back to school, many parents are seeking cost-effective, healthy lunch options. Courtney Cary, senior registered dietitian in the Department of Medicine-Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine, provides tips for a nutritious lunch that stays within budget.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-healthy-school-lunches.html
Aug 17, 2022
The 74 Million – Laura Fay
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying debate over vaccines, an old virus is threatening to reemerge: polio.
Earlier this month, the virus was detected in the United States for the first time since 2013. An unvaccinated man in New York tested positivefor poliomyelitis, the scientific name for the illness; where he contracted it is still unclear.
Read More: https://www.the74million.org/article/could-polio-outbreak-put-kids-at-risk-state-vaccination-exemption-rates-vary/
