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Frequent marijuana use among teenagers can lead to cognitive decline, poor attention and memory and decreased intelligence quotient (IQ),according to research by the American Psychological Association http://zeenews.india.com/news/health/health-news/marijuana-use-shrinks-teenagers-brains-experts_29200.html http://www.hngn.com/articles/38670/20140809/teens-who-smoke-marijuana-regularly-could-experience-cognitive-consequences.htm

August is Kids Eat Right month, an initiative of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, supporting the efforts of the White House to end the childhood obesity epidemic. Kids need good examples of physical activity and healthy eating, beginning at home. This article offers some tips: http://www.tennessean.com/story/life/wellness/2014/08/10/send-kids-outside-play-healthy-snack/13851877/

WebMD has a good summary on the issue: http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/adhd-medications-and-child-growth

some important tips for parents: http://www.chicagotribune.com/special/adsections/aranet/chi-ara-8090040101-20140715,0,1902551.story

A new study found that children whose parents set more limits on the amount and content of media were now getting more sleep, had gained less weight (lowering their risk of obesity), were getting better grades in school, exhibited more helpful and cooperative social behaviors in school, and were less aggressive with their peers. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/kids-on-screen-time-diet-lost-weight-and-got-better-grades/