Make Use Of – Christine Romans
Physical exercise can be incredibly important for a young child’s development. Kids who exercise regularly can benefit from better heart health, improved physical fitness, weight management, cognitive development, and an overall more positive attitude to life.
Read More: https://www.makeuseof.com/exercise-apps-for-kids/
Stack – Jason Kelly
Although it is not the worst idea globally, it still has merit. Little Tikes developed an exercise bike for children called the Pelican Explore and Fit Cycle. It has a built-in screen so children can ride different terrains through mountains, forests, etc. Sounds cool, right? The reason it has merit is that it is a form of exercise. However, it should not be a staple for a busy parent to occupy their child. And nor should it replace playing, recess, or physical activity. I feel there are more downsides than positives to this exercise stationary bike.
Read More: https://www.stack.com/a/kids-dont-need-exercise-equipment-all-they-need-is-fun/
Medical X-Press – Jennifer McCann and Miaobing (Jazzmin) Zheng
Based on the last Australian National Nutrition Survey, children aged 2–3 years consumed 32 grams of added sugar per dayequivalent to 8 teaspoons of white sugar.
Our research shows the increased availability of ultra-processed foods for very young children may be contributing to a sugary diet.
So what can parents do about it?
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-food-contribute-babies-toddlers-sugar3.html
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
A group of international researchers has examined parental methods to help toddlers sleep across 14 cultures and found that these methods are related to the development of a child’s temperament. The researchers suggested focusing on better sleep-related parenting practices to support positive behavioral development across cultures.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-child-behavioral.html
Study Finds – Chris Melore
NEW YORK — Forget staying at home – nearly four in five parents would rather catch up with their family while doing a physical activity together (78%). It might be the best way to get kids to exercise more, according to a new poll, considering the average child isn’t even spending an hour a day being active.
Read More: https://studyfinds.org/children-active-less-than-hour-parent-survey/
Global Sports Matters – Chris Gorski
Around the world, children aren’t engaging in enough exercise. More than 80% of those ages 11 to 17 fail to reach the recommended daily minimum of 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity. And in the United States, the story is the same. Four years ago, the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance gave American children a grade of D- for overall physical activity. The subsequent pandemic reduced activity even more.
Read More: https://globalsportmatters.com/health/2022/09/20/zombie-myth-united-states-childhood-exercise/
The Philadelphia Inquirer – Abraham Gutman
Gratitude can be a challenging concept for children to understand — and for adults to explain to them. Ever seen a parent prompta child to say thank you, even when it’s clear the kid has no idea why? But introducing children to the concept of gratitude early can help them establish stronger relationships and teach them to value the things they love.
Read More: https://www.inquirer.com/health/how-to-teach-gratitude-kids-20221123.html
What to Expect – Hallie Levine
While there’s been a lot of attention paid to long COVID-19 in adults, many parents don’t realize that this condition can also impact younger patients. About 4 percent of children under the age of 14 experience symptoms of long COVID about a year after their initial infection, a June 2022 study published in The Lancet found.
Read More: https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/health/long-covid-kids
Medical X-Press – Rebecca S.B. Fischer and Annette Regan
Every fall and winter, viral respiratory illnesses like the common cold and seasonal flu keep kids out of school and social activities. But this year, more children than usual are ending up at emergency departments and hospitals. In California, the Orange County health department declared a state of emergency in early November 2022 due to record numbers of pediatric hospitalizations for respiratory infections. In Maryland, emergency rooms have run out of beds because of the unusually high number of severe respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, infections. So emergency departments there are having to refer patients across state lines for care.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-covid-rsv-flu-straining-health.html
The Conversation – Josephine Barbaro and Marie Camin
With better awareness and acceptance, approximately one out of every 50 children is receiving an autism diagnosis. More and more families are deciding when to share this information with their child. Some parents worry that doing so will “label” their child, or make others treat them differently.