Teenagers are exercising more, consuming less sugar and eating more fruits and vegetables, a trend that may be contributing to a leveling off of obesity rates, a new study shows. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/16/teenagers-are-getting-more-exercise-and-vegetables/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=2
Read More »Foods marketed to kids tend to be high in dyes
May 21, 2014 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Processed foods targeted to kids are just packed with artificial dyes that may cause or worsen ADD in some, according to a new study.’ http://www.laweekly.com/squidink/2014/05/21/food-marketed-to-kids-contains-high-levels-of-artificial-dyes
Read More »Kids and concussions
May 12, 2014 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
New research suggests that kids who suffer concussions continue to experience emotional and mental symptoms after the physical symptoms have faded: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/topics/HealthDay687715_20140512_Kids__Concussion_Symptoms_Can_Linger_Long_After_Injury__Study.html
Read More »Unaccompanied minors
May 12, 2014 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Some airlines have significant charges for kids who fly unaccompanied: http://seattletimes.com/html/travel/2023593154_kidssolofeesxml.html
Read More »Kids and screen time
May 12, 2014 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Some tips for managing screen time with kids: http://www.oregonlive.com/kiddo/index.ssf/2014/05/summertime_series_managing_kid.html
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