The benefits of exercise on increasing focus: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/31/us-exercise-adhd-idUSBRE89U17620121031 and some college teens are abusing ADHD stimulants to help them study: Found at : http://www.onlinecollege.org/academic-doping
Read More »On kids and ADHD
November 01, 2012 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
On Flu vacciniations
November 01, 2012 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Some thought on the importance of getting your kids vaccinated: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/healthy_kids/3-big-reasons-for-kids-to-get-flu-vaccinations.html And a resource on Vaccinations: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/patient-ed/conversations/conv-materials.html
Read More »Hurricane Sandy
October 31, 2012 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Advice for parents of kids who are anxious: http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2012/10/30/post-sandy-tips-for-parents-with-anxious-kids/
Read More »Kids and energy drinks
October 25, 2012 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Energy drinks have no health benefits and appear to have some risks: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/24/energy-drinks-and-kids_n_2009065.html
Read More »Kids with technology in their room
October 25, 2012 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Having tech in their room appears to be linked to higher risk of obesity and sleep problems: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/kids-technology-bedrooms-fatter-poor-sleepers-article-1.1190892?localLinksEnabled=false http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/11/risk-for-childhood-obesity-tv_n_2277564.html
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