Dec 20, 2022
The South China Morning Post – Kylie Knott
A mother might laugh and find it cute when her baby tries to “swipe” a photograph in a book, or tap their fingers on a poster as if it were a touch screen.
However, Hong Kong clinical psychologist Quratulain Zaidi points to something much deeper going on in the child’s brain – an internalisation, or expectation, that all actions have an immediate effect, and all stimuli elicit a quick response.
Read Morning: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3203788/screen-time-kids-why-limits-are-vital-help-them-learn-how-interact-others-and-have-time-physical
Dec 20, 2022
Wales Online – Lydia Stephens
The days leading up to Christmas can see children in an excitable whirlwind and that is before we even get to Christmas Eve. All the excitement can get to their heads and make it hard for them to fall asleep.
A sleepless Christmas Eve can lead to a miserable Christmas Day with an over-tired and over-excited child battling to stay awake to enjoy the festivities.
Read More: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/expert-tips-children-sleep-christmas-25797594.amp
Dec 19, 2022
Romper – Cassie Shortsleeve
Ask a handful of parents what they’re seeking most when it comes to medical advice for their kids, and they’ll likely tell you the same thing: home remedies for stomach pain in kids. After all, stomach pain is one of the most common complaints in kids. If you are able to effectively identify the cause of their discomfort, in many cases, there are plenty of effective ways to address your child’s stomach pain at home.
Read More: https://www.romper.com/parenting/home-remedies-stomach-pain-kids
Dec 19, 2022
The Indian Express – Staff Writer
Adequate nutrition is essential for the growth and development of children. But, a large number of kids do not get enough vitamins and minerals and tend to encounter nutritional deficiencies. Here, we tell parents about various nutritional deficiencies that are commonly seen. Take note of them and make sure your child is getting enough nutrition from their diet.
Read More: https://indianexpress.com/article/parenting/health-fitness/top-3-nutritional-deficiencies-iron-calcium-vitamin-d-8244991/lite/
Dec 18, 2022
NPR – Kate Wells
Waiting for their turn in the ER, dazed-looking parents in winter coats bounce crying children in their arms, trying to catch the eye of Dr. Erica Michiels. Us! Pick us next! they seem to plead with tired eyes.
Michiels directs pediatric emergency medicine at Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Lips pressed together in a thin line, she surveys what she calls the “disaster” area.
Read More: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/12/15/1141679788/childrens-hospitals-are-struggling-to-cope-with-a-surge-of-respiratory-illness
