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Kids who are the victims of bullies are often reluctant to report the abuse. But a new study shows that frequent and unexplained physical symptoms are common in bullied children, and experts say they can be signs that should alert parents and teachers to a problem. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/09/16/bullied-kids-often-develop-physical-symptoms-study-says

In a study published in the October issue of the journal Pediatrics, lead author Ronald Iannotti writes that kids aged 11 to 16 are exercising more often and eating more fruits and vegetables. They’re also watching less television and consuming fewer sweets and sugary drinks. http://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2013/09/16/kids_exercising_more_and_eating_better_study_finds.html

A new book looks at this dilemma for aging parents: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324635904578640224107647056.html http://www.amazon.com/Parents-End-Responsibility-Children-Hard-Earned/dp/0983639671

Obese teenagers who lose weight are at risk of developing eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa http://www.sciencecodex.com/obese_teenagers_who_lose_weight_at_risk_for_developing_eating_disorders-118910 http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/09/09/for-obese-kids-weight-loss-can-sometimes-lead-to-eating-disorders About 4% to 6% of children and teens in the USA are severely obese, which puts them at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular problems, and yet there are very few effective […]

An article on how parents’ use of screens impacts the family: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/04/ways-screens-are-ruining-your-familys-life_n_3860927.html