The Calgary Herald – Dr. Peter Nieman
Organizations such as the Canadian Pediatric Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization regularly review and update their recommendations regarding the ideal amount of exercise children and adolescents should aim for.
Medical X-Press – Jelena Damjanovic
How do Canadian children with disabilities and their families experience playgrounds? What about adjacent areas such as parking lots and pathways? How can educators and rehabilitation specialists use playground spaces?
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-playground-children-disabilities.html
Medical X-Press – Emma O’Conner
A recent study conducted by Griffith University academics looked at the conditional effects of parental internet supervision on online victimization for early adolescent boys.
School of Psychology’s Ph.D. candidate Molly Speechley and Senior Lecturer Dr. Jaimee Stuart researched a cohort of 13-year-old boys from a single-sex school, their internet usage and availability of internet-enabled devices in the home.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-effects-parental-internet-online-victimization.html
The Star News – Staff Writer
Exercising is good for anyone of any age, but it can be crucial in adolescents. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) less than one-quarter of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
Moms – Sarah Zellner
Getting teens involved in chores is no easy feat. This is not a new concept in parenting; there are just more distractions these days. Teens need chores, though, it teaches them responsibility. Moms may find themselves harping on their teens to get things done.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/how-to-get-teens-more-involved-in-chores/