Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new survey has found that families who eat meals together experience less stress, so this is a great reason to get everyone together again at the dinner table. We have all seen those TV shows that show a happy family all coming together at the end of the day for a nice meal together.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/eating-family-meals-together-less-stressed/
Moms – Jessica Weisenbach
Parents of children with special needs may wonder how to discipline their child in a productive, loving way. It’s important for parents to consider everything they know about their child’s diagnosis and how that may impact their ability to process information, demonstrate self-control, and understand cause and effect. This will help parents to set their expectations and choose ways to guide their child in learning wrong from right and how to interact with others.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/helpful-time-out-tips-for-kids-with-special-needs/
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
As our children get older, there are certain things about parenting that change. Parents have to adapt their parenting style, and the items they have in their homes. They watch their toddlergrow out of Cocomelon and rainbow toys, and look more to video games and tablets. They have to make sure they are buying them new clothes as they age, and other essentials.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/buying-booster-seat-for-older-child-tips/
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found that the number of children injured in helmet-required activities roseduring the pandemic. The pandemic brought a lot of challenges for families everywhere. Families were nervous about getting sick, or their loved ones getting sick. They also had to deal with virtual learning, which was a challenge for a lot of parents, children, and educators.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/injuries-from-kids-helmet-required-activities-rose-during-pandemic/
Medical X-Press – Aubrey Whelan
Pandemic prevention practices such as masking and social distancing have upended expectations for the arrival of “sick season,” the traditional wave of colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses that rise as temperatures fall, doctors at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia said Wednesday.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-10-flu-cold-season-pandemic-kids.html
KQED News Mind/Shift – Becky Harland and Summer Thomad
Do you remember what it was like to be a kid? So much of the day was directed by adults. Wake up. Get dressed. Brush your teeth. Eat your breakfast. Get in the car. Go to school.
Sometimes kids listen to the instructions — and sometimes they don’t. And when they don’t, that can be very frustrating for parents.
So how can parents get their kids to be more apt to comply? It might sound counterintuitive, but one strategy widely recommended by children’s health professionals is to engage your child in short, daily sessions of child-led play.
The Cleveland Clinic – Staff Writer
From babies who need a little help learning to get some shut-eye, to toddlers who need some positive reminders of the beauty of the letter ZZZ, to signs your teenager has been up too late texting and Tik Tok-ing, we’re sharing some of our best advice for making sure your kids get their beauty rest.
Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/kids-and-sleep/
Medical X-Press – Claire Bessant
Over 40% of UK parents put photos or videos of their children online. Showing just how prevalent online sharing now is, in June 2022 the word “sharenting” entered the Oxford English Dictionary, meaning when a parent shares news, images and videos of their children on social media.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-10-photos-children-online-parents-sharenting.html
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A review of two decades has shown the most common injuries among youths who ride bicycles. The health and safety of our children is the top priority of parents everywhere, and this means that they are always making sure they have what they need and that they are protected.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/20-year-review-shows-most-common-bicycle-injuries-among-youths/
The Cleveland Clinic – Staff Writer
It’s like a parental reflex. Your child says, “I don’t feel good,” and your hand shoots out to feel their forehead. As a parent or caregiver, you’re always on the lookout for changes in your child’s health.
Read More: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/pediatric-vital-signs/