Oct 4, 2022
Express – Martin Winter
As a result, 82 percent of them get frustrated when their child won’t eat the food they’ve cooked, while nine in ten worry about their offspring’s overall health due to them being picky.
Other parents feel embarrassed (22 percent), disappointed (20 percent), and confused (20 percent) about their child being fussy.
Read More: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/food/1677914/food-children-meals-fussy-vegetables-fruit
Oct 4, 2022
Medical X-Press – Daniel W. McNeil and Mary L. Marazita
As directors of the Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia, we know firsthand that inequalities exist when it comes to oral health, including in children. Some people or groups have considerably more oral health problems than others because of a combination of factors beyond personal dental hygiene.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-10-sugary-food-responsible-poor-oral.html
Oct 3, 2022
The Huffington Post – Marie Holmes
You have a crying, feverish child who is waking up more frequently than usual at night. Maybe they are also tugging at one ear. You make an appointment with your pediatrician, who examines your child and confirms your suspicion: They have an ear infection.
Read More: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/when-is-it-truly-necessary-to-give-your-child-antibiotics_l_6335a609e4b028164527732f
Oct 3, 2022
Moms – Sarah Zellner
In today’s climate, the mental health of children is becoming a much bigger concern than ever before. Unfortunately, it takes very tragic and scary events to bring it to the forefront where it belongs. The fact is, many mental disorders spark in childhood or adolescence, yet may go undiagnosed and untreated for years.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/children-emotional-behavior-disorder-facts/
Oct 2, 2022
Low Velder – Staff Writer
Today, 1 October, is World Vegetarian Day. Today incentivises parents unfamiliar with vegetarianism to try meatless meals (even for a day) and teach their children about the many health benefits of veggies. Moreover, it is the ideal time for parents to encourage their children to eat more veggies.
Read More: https://lowvelder.co.za/799293/the-top-6-vegetables-your-children-should-consume/
Oct 2, 2022
News-Medical – Suchandrima Bhowmik
Consuming vegetables is important for the health and development of children. Several economically-developed countries have implemented public health strategies that promote the consumption of vegetables in early childhood. This is required since the insufficient consumption of vegetables can negatively impact well-being, health, and development.
Read More: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220914/What-is-the-impact-of-consumption-of-vegetables-by-children-at-breakfast.aspx
Oct 1, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
A new study has found that 1 in 30 children in the US has autism, and this may be a call for additional help and support for families across the country. It has been clear that the amount of children, and adults, being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (AS) has increased throughout the years.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/one-in-thirty-us-kids-have-autism/
Oct 1, 2022
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Allergies are one of the most common conditions in children, with eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, affecting up to 30 percent of children worldwide. New research from Taiwan suggests that there may be an easy way to bring that number down, encourage physical fitness. Just don’t send the kids outside on days when air quality is poor.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-09-children-eye-allergies-simple-physical.html
Sep 30, 2022
Medical X-Press – Diana Yates
A new study explored whether adherence to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for diet and physical activity had any relationship with toddlers’ ability to remember, plan, pay attention, shift between tasks and regulate their own thoughts and behavior, a suite of skills known as executive function.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-09-physical-screen-linked-function-toddlers.html
Sep 30, 2022
Moms – Ashley Wehrli
If there is one thing moms everywhere know, it is that their children always seem to be hungry. There are moms all over the US, and likely the world, who complain about how often their children ask for snacks. The only break they seem to get is when their children are at school, and surprisingly seem to survive off limited food throughout the day.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/sweet-snacks-for-kids-craving-sugar-after-school/