Nov 3, 2022
Moms – Sarah Zellner
This may seem surprising to most, but a new study published by The University of Chicagofound that despite the time spent on smartphones, today’s young people are as socially skilled as those of the previous generation. For this study, researchers compared numerous evaluations of children who entered kindergarten in 1998 [long before social media], with children who entered kindergarten in 2010. Both groups of children were ones who had received heavy amounts of screen time. Both groups had similar development in social skills compared to those with little exposure.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/how-kids-can-learn-social-skills-from-screen-time/
Nov 3, 2022
K-12 Dive – Kara Arundel
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel has recommended that COVID-19 vaccinations be added to childrens’ regular schedule of immunizations, but it’s states and localities that will decide whether to require the shots for school attendance. And it doesn’t appear as though those decisions will be made anytime soon.
Read More: https://www.k12dive.com/news/covid-19-vaccine-for-school-attendance/635704/
Nov 2, 2022
Integris – Staff Writer
There is a real stigma with discussing weight, whether it’s with friends or family. It’s even harder when you attempt to discuss this with your own children. Considering 20 percent (1 in 5) of children are obese, these discussions – regardless of how uncomfortable they may be – eventually occur in many households.
Read More: https://integrisok.com/resources/on-your-health/2022/october/how-to-discuss-exercise-and-weight-with-your-child-in-a-healthy-way
Nov 2, 2022
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Infants born or being raised during the COVID-19 pandemic have communication impairment compared with infants born before the pandemic, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Oct. 28 in JAMA Network Open.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-pandemic-babies-impairment.html
Nov 1, 2022
Medical X-Press – Tim Senden
Although it can be a challenge at times, parents should keep communicating with their teens. Research by developmental psychologist Loes Janssen shows that parenting can be perceived quite differently by family members and mood plays an important role. Parents often parent better than they think they do.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-parents-hard-teens-positive-parenting.html
Nov 1, 2022
Medical. X-Press – Staff Writer
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend flu shots for children six months and older to protect themselves and their friends and family from the flu. There are two options available—a shot or nasal mist—that your family can use to prevent complications from the flu, such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-kids-flu-shot-parents.html
Oct 31, 2022
The Huffington Post – Marie Holmes
Standard time is upon us again, and daylight saving is over! In most of the United States, we’ll be setting our clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6.
Pre-kids, standard time might have sprung up every year without warning, resulting in a welcome extra hour of sleep in the fall and an extra groggy morning or two when daylight saving time returned in the spring.
Read More: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/parenting-sleeping-time-change_l_635bdf36e4b0cf522df8046f
Oct 31, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found that teenagers with ADHD are not reporting a low quality of life. There are a lot of health conditions out there that can impact the lives of anyone. There are physical conditions, mental health conditions, and neurodivergence struggles. Every person has their own story and journey, and no two cases are alike.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/teens-with-adhd-not-reporting-low-quality-of-life/
Oct 30, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A panel of experts has now recommended that depression screening should be done on all youth, regardless of if they are actually showing symptoms of mental health struggles. Mental health in youth is something that needs to be taken seriously.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/depression-screening-recommended-for-all-children-regardless-of-symptoms/
Oct 30, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found a link between positive parenting and good hand hygiene, and it could help keep everyone healthy as we enter cold and flu season. Most adults know how important it is to make sure they are washing their hands, as it is the best way to keep illnesses and viruses away.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/how-positive-parenting-hand-hygiene-keep-kids-healthy/
